Tag: intercultural communication

U Nevada Reno job ad

UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
(Position Begins Fall 2012)

The University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a tenure-track position in Communication Studies at the rank of Assistant Professor. We seek a candidate who specializes in relational dynamics, preferably with an interest in alternative dispute resolution, conflict, mediation, arbitration, or negotiation. Cross-over interests in areas such as organizational communication, intercultural communication, small group communication, interpersonal communication, and/or family communication are encouraged. Teaching duties include a variety of undergraduate courses in the candidate’s area of specialization and other courses as needed. An active program of research, including grant activity and publication, is expected.

The Communication Studies Division offers the B.A. degree and focuses on (a) relational dynamics, and (b) public advocacy and civic engagement. The Communication Studies Division also provides a significant service component for majors in other colleges.

The Communication Studies program is a separate division in The School of Social Research and Justice Studies. Other units in the School include the Grant Sawyer Center for Justice Studies, the Department of Sociology, and the Department of Criminal Justice. The School is a unit of the College of Liberal Arts.

The University of Nevada, Reno is the flagship campus of the Nevada System of Higher Education with a student population of approximately 18,000. The university offers a multitude of M.A. and Ph.D. programs in nine colleges. Reno is a vibrant, growing city of 300,000 located on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, about 200 miles east of San Francisco. Northern Nevada and northern California offer a great variety of both winter and summer recreational activities. Reno is only 30-45 minutes from Lake Tahoe and several major ski resorts. As a popular tourist destination, Reno offers many dining, entertainment, and cultural activities. For more information about the city and the surrounding area, please visit www.cityofreno.com and www.visitrenotahoe.com.

Interested persons can gain additional information about this position by contacting the search chair (Gwen A. Hullman, (775) 784-1788; gwenh@unr.edu) or, if attending the National Communication Association conference November 17-20, by talking with a member of our faculty during the regular hours of the N.C.A. Job Fair, on November 18th from 9am-4pm.

Applications, including a cover letter, CV, teaching philosophy, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for references must be submitted electronically at https://www.unrsearch.com/postings/9734 by Tuesday, November 22, 2011.

AA/EEO Women and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

University of New Mexico job ad

Assistant Professor of Intercultural Communication
The Department of Communication & Journalism at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a full-time probationary appointment leading to tenure decision as an Assistant Professor to begin August 2012. The department expects to hire a specialist in intercultural and is open to various theoretical and methodological approaches.

Minimum Qualifications:
Doctorate in communication or related field, completed by August 1, 2012.

Preferred Qualifications:
1. Background/coursework in intercultural communication or other areas of culture and communication studies.
2. Strong record of research and scholarship showing potential to lead to tenure and promotion to the rank of associate professor.
3. Interest in research and teaching that addresses intersections of the three main concentrations of the doctoral program: intercultural communication, culture and mass media, and culture and heath communication.
4. Record of teaching effectiveness at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels.
5. Ability to advise and mentor students at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
6. Record of active participation in professional communication associations.

The university is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to diversity through their teaching, research, and service.  Advising graduate students in Communication & Journalism is an expectation.

In 2004, the UNM doctoral program was ranked #2 among intercultural communication departments in the United States. Our program emphasizes the study of inter/cultural communication practices with a particular focus on the intersection of culture, change, and communication. We use the term inter/cultural deliberately to (1) signify our interest in culture as socially constructed and structurally produced and as a factor that is influential across communication contexts; and (2) to emphasize the study of difference as perceived and addressed across cultures. At the doctoral level, the curriculum includes courses such as Culture, Sustainability, and Change; Culture, Community, and Change; and Culture, Borderlands, and Change. Within the department, the Institute of Communication, Culture, and Change aims to engage research with communities to address local and international social justice issues. The department is consistently rated as a student favorite across campus. Various campus research centers and programs provide opportunities for collaboration, such as the Latin American & Iberian Institute, the Southwest Hispanic Research Institute, the Institute for American Indian Research, Women Studies, Africana Studies, and Sustainability Studies.

The University of New Mexico, the flagship university in the state, is a research I university and a minority-serving institution. Founded in 1889, 30,000 students attend UNM, which offers more than 200 degree and certificate programs. The Communication & Journalism Department sits on historic Route 66 in a newly renovated building and offers undergraduate majors in Communication and in Journalism and Mass Communication.  The MA degree is a general communication degree; at the doctoral level, intercultural communication, culture and health communication, and culture and mass communication are the areas of emphasis.

The University of New Mexico lies in the heart of Albuquerque, a high desert city of 700,000 with a multi-cultural population. The city is bordered by the Sandia Mountains, straddles the Rio Grande, and enjoys 310 days of sunshine per year. In 2008, Forbes Magazine rated Albuquerque the 13th best metro area in the country and, in 2006, the best city for business and careers.

A complete application consists of (1) a letter of interest identifying areas of expertise, research interests, and teaching experience; (2) an academic resume; (3) a sample of a recent, representative publication or conference paper; (4) evidence of teaching effectiveness, for example: student evaluations, course syllabi and/or letters of evaluation; and (5) letters from three references. For complete details and to apply, please visit this website: https://unmjobs.unm.edu/ and reference Posting Number:  0812991.   Letters of recommendation, in pdf format, should be sent separately by the recommender to Nancy C. Montoya, Department Administrator, at nmontoya@unm.edu. For best consideration, apply by October 28, 2011. The position will remain open until filled.

Contact Karen Foss, Intercultural Communication Search Committee Chair, Karen.Foss@comcast.net, 505-379-0459 if you have questions.

The University of New Mexico is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educator.

St Louis U job ad

Assistant Professor of Emerging Technologies and Society
Saint Louis University
Department of Communication

Saint Louis University, a Catholic, Jesuit institution dedicated to student learning, research, health care, and service is seeking candidates for a tenure-track position in Emerging Technologies and Society at the assistant professor level, in the Department of Communication, to begin in Fall 2012. We seek a teacher-scholar with an expertise in the cultural and social impact of emerging technologies on human communication. The ideal candidate should also have expertise in one or more of the following areas: globalization, organizational communication, and/or international/intercultural communication.

Duties include teaching courses in the department’s core undergraduate and graduate curricula such as Communication Theory and/or Communication Research Methods. This faculty member would also be expected to teach technology-related courses that are currently part of our curriculum, and to develop new courses focused on emerging technologies, including such areas as media convergence, computer-mediated communication, new technology and globalization, and courses focusing on secondary research interests.

Requirements: Earned doctorate in Communication, Communication Studies, Media Studies, or another closely related field, by August 1, 2012, documented teaching experience and excellence, an ability to build networks within the professional community, and a record or promise of published scholarly research.

Communication is a thriving department in the College of Arts and Sciences, with about 250 undergraduate majors, 40 minors, 25 M.A. students, and 21 full-time faculty members. In 2010, the department opened an 8,500-square-foot media facility and initiated a new undergraduate curriculum that stresses both the theoretical understanding and professional applications of communication. The master’s program emphasizes three areas of shared interest: culture and public dialogue, media studies, and organizational communication. Opportunities for interdisciplinary research exist through new university-sponsored initiatives, including the Walter J. Ong Center for Language, Media and Culture, and/or the Center for Intercultural Studies.

Saint Louis University serves approximately 13,000 students. The main campus is in an ethnically diverse city neighborhood that features a major performing-arts district and a wide array of cultural institutions. All applications must be made online. Applicants should include the following materials: 1) a cover letter, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a teaching statement and a research statement, and 4) three letters of recommendation. For additional information, contact Dr. Kevin B. Wright, Search Chair, kwrigh28@slu.edu, phone: 314-977-4046, fax: 314-977-3195.

Review of applications will begin on November 10 and will continue until the position is filled.
Saint Louis University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (AA/EOE) and encourages nominations of and applications from women and minorities.

U Macau job ad

Full Professor and Department Head in Communication Studies
University of Macau

The University of Macau is a leading higher educational institution in Macao and is making strides towards becoming internationally recognized for its excellence in teaching, research and service to the community. The university is growing rapidly with a number of new strategic initiatives including the relocation to a new campus. The new campus will be 20 times larger than the present one with a projected increase of 40% in student intake and faculty size. English is the University’s working language.

The Department of Communication of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (FSH) invites applications for the position of Full Professor and Department Head in the following area:

Communication Studies

The Communication Department currently offers broad-based curricula leading to BA, MA and PhD degrees. Current faculty work in areas as diverse as Journalism, Public Relations, Advertising, Mass Communication, New Media, Media and Cultural Studies, International and Intercultural Communication, and Media Production with emphases in quantitative, qualitative and critical approaches. FSH hopes to appoint a Department Head who can both contribute to and complement existing departmental emphases. The post is open to applicants from any area of Communication Studies. We are especially interested in candidates whose academic expertise or research programme is relevant to the concerns of Macau, the Greater China region and/or Southeast Asia.

Qualifications
Candidates should possess a PhD, a record of outstanding teaching, an international research reputation with a strong publication record in international journals, experience working with graduate students and experience in curriculum design. The candidate should also possess excellent organizational qualities, communication skills, leadership ability and experience in administrative posts. The successful candidate will be appointed as Head of the Department. Candidates must be fluent in English and able to lecture and publish research in English. Ability to speak Chinese (Putonghua or Cantonese) may be an asset, but is not necessary for the appointment.

Selected candidate may assume duty as early as January 2012. Later dates of appointment are also possible.

Position and Remuneration
Remuneration and appointment rank offered will be competitive and commensurate with the successful applicants’ academic qualification, current position and professional experience. The current local maximum income tax rate is 12%, while after various discretionary exemptions the effective income tax rate has been around 5% – 7%.

Application Procedure
Applicants should visit http://www.umac.mo/vacancy for more details, and apply ONLINE at Jobs@UM (https://isw.umac.mo/recruitment) (Ref. No.: FSH/DCOM/CS/09/2012). Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled. Potential applicants are encouraged to submit their applications early for consideration. Other contact points are:

Human Resources Office
University of Macau, Av. Padre Tomás Pereira, Taipa, Macau
Website: https://isw.umac.mo/recruitment;  Email: vacancy@umac.mo
Tel: +853 8397 8593 or +853 8397 8592;  Fax: +853 8397 8694 or +853 2883 1694

The effective position and salary index are subject to the Personnel Statute of the University of Macau in force. The University of Macau reserves the right not to appoint a candidate. Applicants with less qualification and experience can be offered lower positions under special circumstances.

***Personal data provided by applicants will be kept confidential and used for recruitment purpose only***

U Mass Boston job ad

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
Communication Studies
University of Massachusetts Boston

The University of Massachusetts Boston welcomes applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in either Organizational Communication or Intercultural Communication, beginning September 1, 2012. This is the third in a series of hires to establish a new Communication Department and major within the College of Liberal Arts (CLA).

Candidates should possess an earned PhD in Communication, a quantitative social science research program, and the potential for obtaining external funding. Possible areas of research interest include diversity in the workplace, communication and social mobilization, compliance gaining and social influence in organizational contexts, international media systems, globalization, political communication, crosscultural media effects, and others.  Opportunities for interdisciplinary research collaboration may exist between this position and the CLA Departments of Psychology or Sociology, McCormack Graduate School of Public Policy, and/or College of Nursing and Health Sciences, depending on areas of research expertise and interest.

The successful candidate is expected to develop and teach required courses in the new major, along with courses in Organizational or Intercultural Communication and other courses in his/her area of expertise. Teaching load is a 3/3, though new faculty are typically granted a number of course releases during their pre-tenure years.

Three letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the address below. Please direct any questions to Ken Lachlan, Director of Communication Studies, at ken.lachlan@umb.edu.
In order to receive full consideration, all application materials must be received no later than November 11, 2012. Please send a cover letter, C.V., research statement, sample publications, and evidence of teaching effectiveness to: Communication Studies Search Committee, c/o Martin Hansen, Wheatley Hall 05-111, University of Massachusetts Boston, 100 Morrissey Blvd., Boston, MA 02125-3393.

UMass Boston (www.umb.edu) is committed to building a culturally diverse faculty and staff and strongly encourages applications from women, persons of color, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans.

Int’l Comm Gazette CFP

CALL FOR MANUSCRIPTS FOR INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION GAZETTE SPECIAL ISSUE – CRITICAL INTERSECTIONS @ THE CENTER: REFLECTIONS ON CENTRALITY OF INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION IN A CONFLICT-TORN WORLD

Editors: Sudeshna Roy, Stephen F. Austin State University; Ibrahim Seaga Shaw, Northumbria University
Volume 13, Spring 2013

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The world is experiencing new forms of conflict post 9/11. Some of these are overt military actions and some of them are covert statements of protest. Many of these conflicts arise from cross-cultural tensions, cross-border political goals and tensions arising from multi-ethnic, multi-religious populations. To date, neither mainstream media nor scholarly debate has successfully addressed the issue of how modern conflicts affect intercultural communication both at the theoretical level as well as at the level of specific case studies. In order to curb the flaring up of conflicts or for conflicts to come to sustainable, creative endings, it is important to bring to public attention the key uses and contributions of intercultural communication. In this context, this special issue seeks manuscripts that explore the intersection of intercultural communication, peace research and public activism. The rapid increase of communication technologies has made trans-border understanding and communication more viable today. The special issue, thus, also reflects on the effect of communication technology on intercultural communication in stimulating lasting peace. Topics of interest include but are not limited to: • contribution of intercultural communication to international understanding, peace and security • use of new media/technologies to communicate across cultures in times of conflict • influence of media representation of conflicts on intercultural communication • intercultural communication and cyberactivism • development of normative theories in intercultural communication and peace studies in conditions of cultural pluralism in conflict-affected areas of the world • influence of social media on intercultural communication in times of conflict • elements of intercultural communication in peace journalism • the role of intercultural communication in world politics. Differing methodological perspectives are welcome.

Timing, length, style: Please send completed manuscripts by the November 15, 2011, to the first editor: Dr. Sudeshna Roy, Stephen F. Austin State University roys@sfasu.edu. The maximum length is not to exceed 9000 words. When preparing your manuscript, please click on the link ‘Submit a Manuscript’ on the International Communication Gazette website (http://gaz.sagepub.com/) which provides guidance on paper length, referencing style, etc. Manuscripts will be evaluated by the editors. Special issue papers are handled directly via email with the special issue editors. Aims and Scope International Communication Gazette aims to contribute to a fuller knowledge and understanding of the structures and processes of international communication, the regulatory regimes in the field of international communication, the interaction between international and national flows of communication and the complexities of intercultural communication across national borders.

U North Texas job ad

Assistant/Associate Professor in Communication Studies with a
Specialization in New/Social/Digital Media
University of North Texas, Department of Communication Studies

Position: The Department of Communication Studies at the University of North Texas invites applications for a position beginning fall 2012 at the advanced Assistant (tenure-track) or Associate (tenured) level in New/Social/Digital Media with a specialization in social scientific approaches to Organizational, Interpersonal, Intercultural, Health or another related communication area.

Qualifications: All applicants must meet the following criteria: (1) A Ph.D. in Communication Studies or a closely related discipline at the time of appointment, (2) documented experience teaching courses in new/social/digital media, and (3) a record of research or publications focusing on new/social/digital media. A record of external funding or demonstrated potential for attracting external funding is highly desired.  This faculty member will be housed in the Department of Communication Studies, and is one of three internally-funded cluster hires in UNT’s College of Arts and Sciences that focus in the areas of new/social/digital media. This faculty member will collaborate with new hires in Linguistics and Technical Communication and Radio, Television, and Film on interdisciplinary initiatives related to enhancing undergraduate education and community and industry engagement.

Job Description:  The faculty member will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, continue a record of scholarly research, direct graduate research, and provide service to the department, college, and university. The typical teaching load is 2/2.

The Department:  UNT’s Department of Communication Studies is a collegial and growing program with strong traditions in interpersonal and organizational communication, performance studies, and rhetorical studies, and offers BA and MA/MS degrees. The graduate faculty has been enhanced significantly in the past several years, and the administration has committed to ongoing programmatic expansion by supporting a student learning center, a performance space, a
Communication and Social Influence Research Office, and a Computer-mediated Communication Research Laboratory. Our faculty is affable and diverse, with research interests that intersect in narrativity and social praxis.

The University:  With about 36,000 students, UNT is the nation’s 33rd largest university. As the largest, most comprehensive university in Dallas-Fort Worth, UNT drives the North Texas region. UNT offers 97 bachelor’s, 88 master’s and 40 doctoral degree programs, many nationally and internationally recognized. A student-focused public research university, UNT is the flagship of the UNT System.

Application Procedures:  Applicants must submit: (1) a cover letter describing qualifications, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a narrative describing scholarly research (maximum 2 pages), (4) a sample publication, (5) evidence of teaching effectiveness, and (6) the names and contact information of three references via UNT’s Faculty Jobs portal at https://facultyjobs.unt.edu.  Candidates should also submit official transcripts from all universities attended and should request references to mail letters of recommendation to:  Chair, New/Social/Digital Media Search Committee, Department of Communication Studies, 1155 Union Circle #305268, University of North Texas, Denton, TX  76203.  Direct all inquiries to Dr. Jay Allison, Chair (allison@unt.edu).

Application Deadline:  Review of applications begins November 7, 2011 and will continue weekly until the search is closed. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their applications and all supporting materials by this deadline. UNT is an AA/ADA/EOE.

Int’l Comm Gazette CFP

CALL FOR MANUSCRIPTS FOR INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION GAZETTE
SPECIAL ISSUE – CRITICAL INTERSECTIONS @ THE CENTER: REFLECTIONS ON CENTRALITY OF INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION IN A CONFLICT-TORN WORLD

Editors: Sudeshna Roy, Stephen F. Austin State University
Ibrahim Seaga Shaw, Northumbria University
Volume 13, Spring 2013

The world is experiencing new forms of conflict post 9/11. Some of these are overt military actions and some of them are covert statements of protest. Many of these conflicts arise from cross-cultural tensions, cross-border political goals and tensions arising from multi-ethnic, multi-religious populations. To date, neither mainstream media nor scholarly debate has successfully addressed the issue of how modern conflicts affect intercultural communication both at the theoretical level as well as at the level of specific case studies. In order to curb the flaring up of conflicts or for conflicts to come to sustainable, creative endings, it is important to bring to public attention the key uses and contributions of intercultural communication.

In this context, this special issue seeks manuscripts that explore the intersection of intercultural communication, peace research and public activism. The rapid increase of communication technologies has made trans-border understanding and communication more viable today. The special issue, thus, also reflects on the effect of communication technology on intercultural communication in stimulating lasting peace.

Topics of interest include but are not limited to:
•        contribution of intercultural communication to international understanding, peace and security
•        use of new media/technologies to communicate across cultures in times of conflict
•        influence of media representation of conflicts on intercultural communication
•        intercultural communication and cyberactivism
•        development of normative theories in intercultural communication and peace studies in conditions of cultural pluralism in conflict-affected areas of the world
•        influence of social media on intercultural communication in times of conflict
•        elements of intercultural communication in peace journalism
•        the role of intercultural communication in world politics
Differing methodological perspectives are welcome.

Timing, length, style
Please send completed manuscripts by the November 10, 2011, to the editor: Dr. Sudeshna Roy, Stephen F. Austin State University roys@sfasu.edu. The maximum length is not to exceed 9000 words. When preparing your manuscript, please click on the link ‘Submit a Manuscript’ on the International Communication Gazette website which provides guidance on paper length, referencing style, etc. Manuscripts will be evaluated by the editors. Special issue papers are handled directly via email with the special issue editors.

Aims and Scope
International Communication Gazette aims to contribute to a fuller knowledge and understanding of the structures and processes of international communication, the regulatory regimes in the field of international communication, the interaction between international and national flows of communication and the complexities of intercultural communication across national borders.

U Oklahoma job ad

UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA

Department of Communication
Assistant Professor of Communication
The Department of Communication at the University of Oklahoma invites applications from teachers/scholars in intercultural communication whose interest may intersect organizational or international contexts. Appointment begins in August 2012 and will be at the Assistant Professor rank (tenure-track).

Applicants must have an earned doctorate at the time of appointment, have established a record of scholarly research, show evidence of effective teaching, and demonstrate the ability and willingness to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, serve on advisory committees, and have potential to pursue external funding.

The Department of Communication is strongly committed to providing quality instruction and research in communication theory and research.  The Department is a member of the Division of Social Sciences within the College of Arts and Sciences. The department currently includes 18 FTE faculty and 30-plus graduate teaching and research assistants. We offer B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees to over 50 graduate students and about 300 undergraduate majors.  Department members collaborate with faculty, residents, and graduate students at the Norman campus, the Health Science Center in Oklahoma City, and the School of Community Medicine in Tulsa.

Norman, OK, a community of over 110,000, has been rated as one of top 100 communities to live in by various magazines. It offers a wide variety of cultural, educational, leisure, and recreational opportunities. In addition, it is conveniently located near a major airport and all of the opportunities of a major metropolitan area, Oklahoma City (over 1.2 million).

The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Salary for the position will be competitive and commensurate with experience.  Start-up funds and relocation expenses may be available.  Initial screening will begin no later than November 22, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled.  Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and at least three letters of recommendation to: Dr. Young Y. Kim, Search Committee Chair, Department of Communication, University of Oklahoma, 610 Elm Avenue, Room 101, Norman, OK 73019-2081; Department phone: (405) 325-1578; FAX: (405) 325-7625; E-mail youngkim@ou.edu.  Informal inquiries are invited and welcome.

UCSB job ad

The Department of Communication at the University of California Santa Barbara invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of race, ethnicity, and communication. The search is open rank, with an anticipated effective date of July 1, 2012. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in communication or a related field, a strong social science background, and demonstrated excellence in publishing innovative research, teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and professional activities in the area of race, ethnicity, and communication. Active service in the department and on campus is expected.

The successful candidate will complement one or more of the department’s core areas in media communication, interpersonal/intergroup communication, and organizational communication, as well as any of our cross-cutting emphases in communication and technology, globalization, along with family, group, health, political, legal, and intercultural communication.

In particular, we seek applicants whose specializations in race/ethnicity and communication enhance the department’s emphases in media studies or interpersonal/intergroup communication. Research and teaching expertise in any of the following areas are especially desirable: race/ethnicity and identity, interracial relationships, media portrayals of racial/ethnic groups and their effects on audiences, use and impacts of new technologies in racial/ethnic communities, the role of social media in intergroup ethnic/racial relationships, and reducing ethnic/racial inequalities in communication and health.

Applications with a letter highlighting qualifications, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, any relevant grant activity, and a publication reprint should be mailed to: Dr. Dave Seibold, Search Committee Chair, Department of Communication, 4005 Social Sciences and Media Studies Bldg, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106-4020. Applicants also should request that three letters of recommendation be mailed to the address above. Department review of materials will begin on November 1, 2011.

The department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service. UCSB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.