Communication and Media Studies 2014-2015

Communication and Media Studies 2014-2015

Welcome to this year’s wiki! This wiki should include only positions that begin in Fall 2015-Spring 2016.

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Last year's page Communication and Media Studies 2013-2014

Other relevant pages: Film Studies 2014-2015, Rhetoric/Composition 2015 and New Media and Digital Humanities 2015

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Appalachian State University (NC)

 * Department of Communication
 * Assistant Professor in Journalism/Multimedia
 * beginning August 2015.
 * Link to Ad:
 * Deadline: Review of completed applications will begin September 1, 2014, and will continue until position is filled.
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Appalachian State University (NC)

 * Department of Communication
 * Chairperson (to begin January 2015 or July 2015).
 * Link to Ad: []
 * Deadline: Review of applications will begin on August 15 and continue until position is filled.
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Auburn University (AL)

 * School of Communication and Journalism
 * TT Assistant Professor of Public Relations
 * Start Date: Aug. 16, 2015
 * Deadline: Review of applications will begin Oct. 3, 2014, and continue until a candidate is selected.
 * Link to Ad:
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Auburn University (AL)

 * School of Communication and Journalism
 * TT Assistant Professor in Journalism
 * "The candidate’s primary teaching assignments will involve teaching emerging media, including multimedia, mobile and social media."
 * Start Date: Aug. 16, 2015
 * Deadline: Review of applications will begin Oct. 3, 2014, and continue until a candidate is selected.
 * Link to Ad:
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Ball State University (IN)

 * Department of Journalism
 * Tenure-track faculty position available August 21, 2015.
 * "teach undergraduate courses in photojournalism, photojournalism lighting, picture editing and photojournalism management (possibility of teaching in related areas such as visual journalism, multimedia journalism and photography for strategic communications); actively pursue creative endeavors for external peer review and/or publish scholarly research in photojournalism or related areas"
 * Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. (posted July 28 2014)
 * Link to Ad:
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Ball State University (IN)

 * Department of Journalism
 * Tenure-track faculty position available August 21, 2015.
 * "teach undergraduate courses in public relations principles, management, research, international strategic communication, campaigns, and skills classes; teach graduate courses in public relations theories, management, case studies, measurement and evaluation techniques, campaigns and research methods; conduct and publish scholarly research in related areas and advise theses and creative projects; provide leadership for PRSSA chapter, Cardinal Communications (student-run public relations and advertising firm), the Vernon C. Schranz Distinguished Lectureship and the Indiana Public Relations Conference as requested."
 * Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. (posted July 28 2014)
 * Link to Ad:
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Berry College (GA)

 * Department of Communication
 * TT Assistant Professor of Communication with an area of specialty in public relations.
 * Ability to teach sports communication/sports PR and/or public speaking would be an asset.
 * beginning Fall 2015
 * Deadline: Review of applications will begin September 15, 2014, and continue until the position is filled.
 * Link to Ad: []
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Berry College (GA)

 * Department of Communication
 * TT Assistant Professor of Communication with an area of specialty in multimedia journalism.
 * Teach media-converged journalism courses. Interest and ability to teach in sports communication/sports journalism and/or public speaking would be an asset
 * Deadline: Review of applications will begin September 15, 2014, and continue until the position is filled.
 * Link to Ad: []
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Cabrini College (PA)

 * Department of Communication
 * TT Asst. Professor
 * "teach undergraduate courses in communication, especially digital communication and social media, and the core curriculum. The successful candidate should be someone eager to engage in continuous curriculum innovation to enhance instruction in media convergence."
 * Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until October 1, 2014.
 * Link to Ad:
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California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (CA)

 * Communication Dept.
 * Assistant Professor
 * Journalism
 * Date of Appointment: Fall 2015.
 * Deadline: First consideration will be given to completed applications received no later than October 1, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled.
 * Link to Ad:
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California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (CA)

 * Communication Dept.
 * TT Assistant Professor (to begin fall 2015)
 * "The faculty member will teach undergraduate courses in intercultural communication and some combination of the following undergraduate courses: interpersonal communication, group communication, negotiation and conflict resolution, persuasion, research methods, advanced research methods, and additional courses in the candidate’s areas of expertise."
 * Deadline: First consideration will be given to completed applications received no later than November 17, 2014.
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California State University - Fullerton (CA)

 * Department of Communications
 * Entertainment and Tourism Communication Studies (Tenure-Track)
 * Links to Ads: []; []
 * Deadline: 17-Oct-2014
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California State University - Fullerton (CA)

 * Department of Communications
 * "a tenure-track opening for a faculty member with expertise in integrated communications, particularly advertising and public relations"
 * Links to Ads: []; []
 * Deadline: 17-Oct-2014
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California State University - Fullerton (CA)

 * Department of Communications
 * Digital Journalism (Tenure-Track)
 * Links to Ads: []; []
 * Deadline: 17-Oct-2014
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California State University - Los Angelee (CA)

 * Department of Television, Film and Media Studies
 * Tenure Track Assistant Professor in TV/Media Studies
 * Starting Date: Fall, 2015
 * Deadline: not stated (posted 08/13/14)
 * Link to Ad:
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Central Connecticut State University (CT)

 * Journalism Department
 * TT Assistant or Associate Professor of Journalism
 * Deadline: For full consideration, applications must be received by September 30, 2014.
 * Link to Ad:
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Cheyney University of Pennsylvania (PA)

 * Department of Communication and Modern Languages
 * Tenure Track position as Assistant Professor of Communications
 * "The Assistant Professor will teach various undergraduate courses in television and radio areas, as well as other communication courses in communication theory, film, journalism and speech."
 * Deadline: August 28, 2014
 * Link to Ad:
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City University of New York (NY)

 * CUNY Graduate School of Journalism
 * Associate Dean
 * The CUNY Graduate School of Journalism seeks an Associate Dean to serve as its Chief Academic Officer. The Associate Dean will work closely with the Dean to ensure the success of the School. He/She will be the top-ranking member of the Dean's management team and should have a deep knowledge of the latest trends in journalism. The Journalism School is looking for candidates who demonstrate a passion for student success, a commitment to diversity, a collaborative work style, an appreciation for a startup culture, and a dynamic journalistic career.
 * The position requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree and eight years of related experience. Preferred qualifications include six years of experience as a working journalist, an in-depth understanding of current trends in the journalism profession, a track record of overseeing day-to-day operations of a sizable enterprise, ability to juggle multiple tasks and priorities, excellent written and oral communication skills, at least three years of teaching experience at the graduate level, and an active presence on digital media and social media platforms.
 * The appointment will be effective by the end of the year, subject to necessary approvals.
 * Applications should be received by July 15, 2014.
 * Links to Ads: []; []
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 * To get to the link on the CUNY website, click on "Executive" under "Employment Opportunities."

Coastal Carolina University (SC)

 * Department of Communication, Languages and Cultures
 * Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
 * Intercultural/International Communication: "A Ph.D. in Communication, Anthropology, or languages is required. Teaching experience and coursework in intercultural/international communication are also required. ... Candidates should ideally possess instructional/research interests and competencies in key areas that could include cross-cultural communication, acculturation, language and culture, semiotics or sociolinguistics. Preference will be given to applicants who are qualified to teach (have 18 graduate credit hours) in the Departments areas of language instruction: German, French or Italian. Additional languages and/or cultural proficiencies may be considered."
 * The appointment will be effective either January 16, 2015 or August 16, 2015 depending on availability of the candidate.
 * Applications should be received by October 15, 2014.
 * Link to Ad: []
 * List updates here:
 * Also posted at Cultural Anthropology 2014-2015

Denison University (OH)

 * Department of Communication
 * Tenure-track appointment in Rhetorical Studies at the level of Assistant Professor.
 * "Teaching and research interests should include the history of rhetoric, deliberative democracy, and/or ethical perspectives on rhetorical theory and performance. We are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate a critical interrogation of race/ethnicity, class politics, and/or postcolonialism."
 * A Ph.D. must be in hand when the appointment begins on August 15, 2015; preference will be given to Ph.D.'s in Communication.
 * Deadline: We will begin reviewing applications on September 15, 2014. Applications submitted by December 31, 2014 will receive full consideration. Position open until filled.
 * Link to Ad: []
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James Madison University (VA)

 * School of Communication Studies
 * Tenure Track Assistant Professor in the area of Public Relations
 * "We seek candidates who can bring innovative teaching, engaged scholarship and practical experiences to the classroom and intellectual climate of the school. The successful candidate will teach courses in Public Relations as well as core, general education, and research methods classes."
 * Deadline: Review of applications will begin on September 1, 2014 and continue until the position is filled.
 * Link to Ad
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Lehigh University (PA)

 * Department of Journalism & Communication
 * Tenure Track Assistant Professor — Multimedia and International Communication
 * Review of applications will begin September 15 and continue until the position is filled.
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Loyola University Chicago (IL)

 * School of Communication
 * Tenure track assistant professor specializing in advocacy and social change, with an emphasis on digital communication.
 * "Applicants should have significant training and demonstrated expertise in one or more of these; rhetorical theory, public advocacy and argumentation, or critical/qualitative approaches to the study of culture, society, and political discourse, situated within a world where digital technology has become of primary importance ."
 * Deadline: Starting date is August 2015 with initial review of applications beginning Fall, 2014.
 * Link to Ad:
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 * Anyone know what they're looking for when they ask for "a proposed publication and public appearance schedule"? I've never seen this on a job app before. Wouldn't this be covered in the CV?

Loyola University Chicago (IL)

 * School of Communication
 * Bill Plante Chair in Media Integrity
 * "We are seeking a thought leader, someone committed to writing and fostering discourse about the future of media and information dissemination in the digital age."
 * Deadline: Starting date is August 2015 with initial review of applications beginning October 2014.
 * Link to Ad:
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Miami University (OH)

 * Department of Media, Journalism & Film
 * Assistant, Associate and/or Full Professor (rank depends on qualifications) in strategic communication.
 * Position begins August 2015.
 * Deadline: Screening of applications begins October 1, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled.
 * Link to Ad: []
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Miami University (OH)

 * Department of Media, Journalism & Film
 * Tenure-track position in journalism, at assistant or associate professor rank, beginning August 2015.
 * Deadline: Screening of applications begins October 1, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled.
 * Link to Ad: []
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Northern Kentucky University (KY)

 * Department of Communication
 * Tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Journalism
 * "The successful candidate will teach some combination of the following: introduction to mass media, news writing, reporting, copy editing and design, digital publishing, communication law, media ethics, public affairs reporting, online journalism, visual journalism, advertising, communication history, and media research. Experience with multimedia reporting tools in journalism is preferred."
 * Deadline: In order to ensure full consideration, applications should be submitted by September 15.
 * Link to Ad:
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Pennsylvania State University (PA)

 * Department of Communication Arts and Sciences
 * Tenure-track assistant or associate professor whose scholarship emphasizes contemporary rhetorical theory.
 * Related interests may include the study of public controversy, deliberation, social protest, or networked/digital rhetoric.
 * Deadline: Applications received on or before October 17, 2014 will be guaranteed full review but all applications will be considered until filled.
 * The start date for the position is August 2015.
 * Link to Ad: []
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Radboud University (RU) Nijmegen (NL)

 * Behavioral Science Institute: "The Behavioral Science Institute is a multidisciplinary research institute including psychology, educational science, and communication science. The BSI has seven research programmes covering three major research themes: 1) development and learning; 2) psychopathology, health and well-being; and 3) social processes and communication. For more information, please visit our website (http://www.ru.nl/bsi)."
 * Six, 2-year Post-doc positions available
 * Deadline September 17, 2014
 * Start date Jan 1, 2015
 * Link to ad: here and here
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Sacred Heart University (CT

 * Department of Communication and Media Studies
 * Tenure-track position in media literacy at the level of assistant professor
 * Deadline: Deadline for applications is October 1, 2014. Start date for the position is August 2015.
 * Link to Ad:
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Saint Louis University (MO)

 * Department of Communication
 * Tenure-track position in public relations at the assistant professor level
 * Deadline: Review of applications will begin on October 7 and will continue until the position is filled.
 * Link to Ad: []
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San Diego State University (CA)

 * School of Journalism and Media Studies
 * Full-time, tenure-track assistant professor in journalism
 * Start Date: August 2015
 * Deadline: Review of application materials will begin September 15, 2014, and continue until the position is filled.
 * Link to Ad:
 * List Updates Here:

Southeast Missouri State University (MO)

 * Department of Communication Studies
 * TT Assistant Professor - Public Address/Debate
 * Deadline: To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by September 26, 2014
 * Link to Ad:
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Syracuse University (NY)

 * S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
 * Tenure-track/tenured faculty position in Public Relations (PR) to begin in August 2015. Position rank is negotiable.
 * Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until the position is filled. (posted Aug. 5 2014)
 * Link to Ad:
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Temple University (PA)

 * Department of Advertising
 * Chair and Senior Faculty Member (Assoc. or Full Prof.)
 * Department Chair: "The ideal candidate for this position should be a productive scholar or professional and ideally could to teach in one or more of the department’s four tracks of study (art direction, copywriting, account management/media planning, and research)."
 * Deadline: Review begins September 15, 2014
 * Link to Ad: [] (posted 30 May 2014)
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Temple University (PA)

 * Department of Journalism
 * Assistant Professor in emerging news media technologies
 * "[Regarding emerging news media technologies:]  This could include mobile technologies, social media and convergence culture. The successful candidate needs to provide evidence of teaching experience and a clear research agenda. A Ph.D. is preferred. The goal of Temple’s journalism program is to prepare students for a multimedia professional future with solid training in urban journalism, with particular emphasis on underserved communities. We seek a colleague with a similar commitment and philosophy.
 * Deadline: Review begins October 1, 2014
 * Link to Ad:
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Texas Christian University (TX)

 * School of Strategic Communication
 * Tenure-Track Faculty Position at the Assistant Professor Level in Strategic Communication
 * "We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise and experience in one or both of the following two areas: (1) writing and digital storytelling, and/or (2) strategic communication and the law."
 * Deadline: Review of applications will begin Oct. 15, 2014, and will continue until the position is filled.
 * Link to Ad:
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Texas State University - San Marcos (TX)

 * Department of Communication Studies
 * Tenure-Track Assistant Professor or Associate Professor
 * Intercultural Communication and/or Diversity
 * Appointment Date: Fall 2015
 * Deadline: All application materials must be received by October 10, 2014.
 * Links to Ads: []; []
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Towson University (MD)

 * Mass Communication and Communication Studies Department
 * TT Assistant Professor position in Communication Studies
 * "Primary teaching is communication research with an ability to teach quantitative, qualitative, and critical methods as a survey course"
 * Deadline: Review of applications begins September 22, 2014 and continues until the position is filled
 * Link to Ad:
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Towson University (MD)

 * Mass Communication and Communication Studies Department
 * TT Assistant Professor position in Communication Studies
 * "Primary teaching is in rhetorical theory and argumentation"
 * Deadline: Review of applications begins September 22, 2014 and continues until the position is filled
 * Link to Ad:
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Towson University (MD)

 * Mass Communication and Communication Studies Department
 * TT Assistant Professor position in Public Relations
 * "Teach courses in the undergraduate program in public relations and the graduate program in communication. Teach two or more undergraduate courses among: principles of public relations, public relations campaigns, public relations writing, research methods in mass communication, or other courses as needed. Graduate teaching responsibilities include one or more core courses in communication theory and research methods, and others in the candidate’s area of scholarship and expertise"
 * Deadline: Review of applications begins September 22, 2014 and continues until the position is filled
 * Link to Ad:
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Towson University (MD)

 * Mass Communication and Communication Studies Department
 * TT Assistant Professor position in Journalism and New Media
 * "Teach courses in the undergraduate program in journalism and new media. Teach two or more undergraduate courses among: mass communication research, news reporting, digital publishing, or other courses as needed."
 * Deadline: Review of applications begins September 22, 2014 and continues until the position is filled
 * Link to Ad:
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Trinity University (TX)

 * Department of Communication
 * Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Communication, Fall 2015
 * Primary teaching responsibilities in the theory, critical study, and practice of public relations.
 * Deadline: Deadline for receipt of applications is Friday, October 3, 2014.
 * Links to Ads: []; ;
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University of Alabama (AL)

 * Department of Journalism
 * TT Asst. Professor
 * "We are interested in candidates whose scholarly work addresses prominent areas of research in our College, such as health communication, media effects, and sports studies, but candidates may focus on other research areas as well. Candidates should be able to teach graduate and undergraduate courses, including professional courses in reporting, writing, editing or visual journalism. Experience with or knowledge of digital, multi-platform journalism is a plus. Professional journalism experience is preferred."
 * Deadline: Review of applications will begin in August 2014 and will continue until the position is filled.
 * Link to Ad:
 * List Updates Here:

University of Florida (FL)

 * College of Journalism and Communications
 * Nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor with expertise in advertising to begin January or August 2015
 * Deadline: not stated (posted at Chronicle 07/17/14)
 * Links to Ads: []; []
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University of Florida (FL)

 * Department of Public Relations
 * Assistant/Associate Professor
 * To start January or August 2015
 * Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated expertise in one or a combination of the following areas: corporate reputation and identity, crisis/risk communication, interactivity and digital engagement, financial communication, health communication, and nonprofit management.
 * Review of applications begins 8/16 and continues until filled.
 * Link to Ad: [] (posted AEJMC 5/27/14)
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University of Massachusetts, Boston (MA)

 * Communication Department
 * Department Chair (Tenured Associate or Full Professor)
 * To start January 25, 2015
 * Candidates should possess an earned PhD in Communication and a research program that intersects with our current strengths in media, interpersonal, health, or intercultural communication. Previous administrative experience at the level of chair or program director is desired. 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. Department chairs are expected to teach one course per semester.
 * Review of applications begins 4/4 and continues until filled.
 * Link to Ad: []
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University of Memphis (TN)

 * Dept. of Journalism
 * Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Specializing in Entrepreneurship and Social/Digital Media
 * The successful applicant will join the faculty in August 2015
 * Deadline: Screening will begin Oct. 15, 2014, and may continue until the position is filled.
 * Link to Ad:
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University of Miami (FL)

 * School of Communication - Department of Journalism and Media Management
 * Assistant Professor, News and Media Management
 * Tenure-track professor at the assistant or associate level in the area of television and digital news production, operations and management.
 * This position is to begin in Fall 2015.
 * Deadline: Review of applications will begin in September 2014 and continue until the position is filled
 * Link to Ad:
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University of Miami (FL)

 * School of Communication - Department of Journalism and Media Management
 * Wolfson Chair in Communication
 * "This full-time faculty position is a non-tenure earning Professional Practice line. A graduate degree is required, as is an exceptional record of producing significant journalistic work (as evidenced by an award-winning portfolio)."
 * Deadline: Review of applications will begin in September 2014, and will continue until the position is filled.
 * Link to Ad:
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University of Michigan (MI)

 * Department of American Culture and Residential College
 * Assistant Professor in Digital Studies and Social Justice
 * To start September 1, 2015
 * Seeking candidates whose work explores how the everyday practices of digital cultures reflect, reproduce, or create inequalities, whether of class, race, gender, sexuality, ethnic identity, or ability.  Applicants’ research and teaching interests should center on digital technologies – i.e., social media, virtual worlds, gaming and/or mobile media – and the critical analysis of inequality in relation to these technologies.  Teaching and research will encompass the social impact of new technologies as well as representations of marginalized populations on digital platforms. Candidates may also take up the challenges and opportunities for social activism offered by digital environments. Scholars who bring a background in race, ethnic, gender, disability, and/or LGBTQ studies are encouraged to apply, as are those engaged in visual culture studies, digital storytelling, or digital production.
 * Review of applications begins October 1 and continues until filled.
 * Link to Ad:
 * List Updates Here:
 * Also posted at American Studies 2015, Queer/Women's/Gender Studies 2015 and Ethnic Studies 2014-2015

University of Nevada, Reno (NV)

 * Reynolds School of Journalism
 * Assistant Professor, Strategic Communications
 * "Our new colleague will teach in our integrated advertising and public relations curriculum, and conduct research with the strong support of our Center for Advanced Media Studies."
 * Deadline: 09/08/2014
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University of Nevada, Reno (NV)

 * Reynolds School of Journalism
 * Assistant Professor, Communication Law
 * "Our new colleague will teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to media law and policy, as well as other courses depending on background and experience, and conduct research with the strong support of our Center for Advanced Media Studies."
 * Deadline: 09/08/2014
 * Links to Ads: ;
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University of Nevada, Reno (NV)

 * Reynolds School of Journalism
 * Assistant Professor, Data Journalism
 * "Our new colleague will teach undergraduate and graduate courses at the nexus of journalism, data and computer science, and conduct research with the strong support of our Center for Advanced Media Studies."
 * Deadline: 09/08/2014
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University of Nevada, Reno (NV)

 * Reynolds School of Journalism
 * Associate/Full Professor, News or Strategic Communication
 * "Our new colleague will be tenureable, and will teach and conduct research in one of our curricular areas: news or strategic communication. Research agendas in engagement, audience analysis, and data are especially valued."
 * Deadline: 09/08/2014
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (NC)

 * School of Journalism and Mass Communication
 * Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Public Relations, beginning Fall 2015.
 * Applications are due September 12, 2014.
 * Link to Ad:
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University of Ottawa (CAN)

 * Department of Communication
 * Assistant professor
 * International Communication and Digital Media
 * The candidate will be expected to implement a research program in International Communication and Digital Media that will lead to scholarly publications and which has the potential of attracting graduate students and external funding, to supervise graduate students writing theses or research papers, and to participate in the administrative duties of the department. Preference will be given to candidates doing quantitative research. Active knowledge of French and English is required.
 * Review of applications begins Dec. 15, 2014
 * Link to ad: []
 * List updates here:

University of Ottawa (CAN)

 * Department of Communication
 * Assistant professor
 * Public relations
 * The candidate will be expected to implement a research program in Public Relations applied to governmental and/or international organizations that will lead to scholarly publications and which has the potential of attracting graduate students and external funding, to supervise graduate students writing theses or research papers, and to participate in the administrative duties of the department. Preference will be given to candidates doing quantitative research. An active knowledge of French and English is required.
 * Review of applications begins Dec. 15, 2014
 * Link to ad: []
 * List updates here:

University of Pennsylvania (PA)

 * Annenberg School for Communication
 * tenure track assistant professor in the area of digital culture, to begin fall semester 2015
 * "Applicants’ research and teaching should contribute to grounded theories of the relationship between digital media and ongoing cultural and socio-political transformations, using field or interpretive methods and/or critical perspectives to do so. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Communication or related fields by the start of appointment."
 * To be considered applications must be postmarked no later than October 3, 2014.
 * Links to Ads: []; []
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 * Is this the same job they posted last year?
 * I think the position advertised last year was open rank (rather than asst. level)
 * Does anyone know if they actually hired someone last year (2013-14)? [7/3]
 * No hire was made last year for this position.

University of San Diego (CA)

 * Department of Communication Studies
 * Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
 * Health Communication
 * Candidates must have a strong background in the field of health communication. We interpret health communication broadly and welcome candidates who have a secondary interest within the context of (but not limited to) interpersonal communication, aging, cultural and organizational practices, technology and media, risk communication, and health campaigns. The ideal candidate will be able to apply communication theory to health practices and enable the application of human and mediated communication to health care and health promotion.
 * Starting date is Fall 2015
 * Application deadline is October 31, 2014. Initial interviews will be conducted at NCA Chicago, November 20-23, 2014.
 * Links to ads: []; []
 * List Updates Here:
 * Posting has been deleted from HigherEd Jobs 7/17/2014 but is still posted at University website:

University of South Alabama (AL)

 * Department of Communication
 * Tenure-track position in digital journalism at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, starting Aug. 15, 2015.
 * Deadline: For full consideration, applicants should have application materials to the Department by September 30, 2014.
 * Link to Ad:
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University of South Carolina (SC)

 * School of Journalism and Mass Communications
 * Tenure-track assistant or associate professor in multiplatform journalism
 * Begins August 2015
 * "The ideal candidate will be well versed in the theories, concepts and techniques of multiplatform journalism and interactive storytelling. We are looking for a candidate with a professional background in web-based journalism who will teach courses in that area and who has the skills and interest to also teach some broadcast journalism courses in our award-winning undergraduate program. Expertise and experience in digital journalism and visual storytelling, including story development, new narrative forms, new workflows and transmedia production techniques — especially in mobile journalism – will be a plus."
 * Deadline: The search committee’s review of applications will begin October 15 and continue until the position is filled.
 * Link to Ad:
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University of Tampa (FL)

 * Communication Dept.
 * 2 tenure-track assistant professor positions in Communication, primarily to serve the Advertising and Public Relations (ADPR) major, with an emphasis in advertising, strategic transmedia, and social media, to begin August 2015.
 * Deadline: Applications submitted by November 1st will be given first priority but the search will remain open until filled.
 * Link to Ad:
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University of Tennessee, Knoxville (TN)

 * College of Communication and Information
 * Director, School of Advertising and Public Relations
 * "A Ph.D. is required for this 12-month position. The successful applicant will hold the rank of Full Professor or meet the University of Tennessee’s criteria for Full Professor upon hire and will be eligible for tenure upon hire."
 * Review of applicants will begin September 22, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled.
 * Link to Ad:
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University of Tennessee, Knoxville (TN)

 * The School of Communication Studies
 * Assistant Professor (tenure-track position) in organizational communication
 * Deadline: Review of applications will begin October 1, 2014 and will continue until position is filled.
 * Link to Ad: []
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University of Toronto Mississauga (CAN)

 * Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology (ICCIT)
 * Associate Professor - Media Theory
 * "We seek scholars from a wide range of analytical approaches to media theory, including communication studies, information studies, science and technology studies, cultural studies, queer/feminist theory, political economy, political science, and policy studies."
 * Link to Ad:
 * Deadline: Oct 17, 2014
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University of Toronto Mississauga (CAN)

 * Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology (ICCIT)
 * TT Assistant Professor - Culture and New Media
 * "We seek a candidate to build on the strengths of the Institute through research that examines the intersection of culture and new media in relation to the social, political, and economic dimensions of life in both Canada and abroad. We are particularly interested in individuals doing work in areas like digital culture, surveillance studies, and globalization."
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 * Deadline: November 21, 2014
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University of Wisconsin-Madison (WI)

 * Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Science Communication
 * Department of Life Sciences Communication, College of Agricultural & Life Sciences (CALS)
 * The successful candidate will have an outstanding research record in science communication, ideally using as contexts of inquiry one or more of CALS key strategic areas (health, food, bioenergy, climate change, community development, ecosystems). The candidate will teach cutting-edge courses in science communication in one of the college’s fastest-growing undergraduate majors. The candidate will also advise Masters and Ph.D. students and teach graduate level courses in their area of expertise in LSC’s M.S. programs and in our Ph.D. program (jointly administered with UW’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication), one of the most highly-ranked graduate programs in communication internationally. Ability to work in interdisciplinary settings and willingness to work with units across CALS will make this new colleague a perfect addition to our faculty.
 * For more details, please click here.
 * Deadline: Application must be received by: OCTOBER 01, 2014
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University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (WI)

 * Journalism Department
 * Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
 * Strategic Communications: "Responsibilities include teaching Principles of Advertising; Advertising Copy, Layout and Production; Strategic Campaigns in Advertising; Advertising Media; Research in Strategic Communication; and advising majors. Preference given to candidates with doctorate in a communications area or relevant field. Consideration given to those with master’s degree in area of design, such as an MFA. Professional experience in strategy, creative development and execution of strategic communication, particularly related to advertising, desired. Ability to teach outside advertising sequence, including courses such as Introduction to Journalism and Mass Communication and Visual Media Design, and to participate in development of new courses using interactive technology highly desirable."
 * Starting date is 9/1/2015.
 * Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. (Posted on June 19, 2014)
 * Link to Ad: []
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 * Informal interviews to be conducted at AEJMC.

Virginia Commonwealth University (VA)

 * Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture
 * Tenure-track faculty position in multimedia journalism at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor.
 * Deadline: For full consideration, application must be completed by September 15, 2014; position remains open until filled.
 * Link to Ad:
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Vrije Universiteit (VU) Amsterdam (NL)

 * Communication Science Department
 * 2 Assistant professors (UD) in Marketing and/or Corporate Communication
 * One-year probationary contract, three year extension possible (typical for NL)
 * International applicants welcome, teaching in English, willingness to learn Dutch required
 * Deadline: September 18, 2014, Start date December 1, 2014
 * Link to ad: here
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Washington and Lee University (VA)

 * Department of Journalism and Mass Communications
 * Assistant Professor
 * To start July 2015.
 * "We seek a versatile faculty member to teach introductory to advanced journalism as well as general communication survey and seminar courses. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D., experience in professional journalism and university teaching, and digital media savvy."
 * Formal review of applications will begin in September.
 * Link to Ad:
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Whitman College (WA)

 * Department of Rhetoric Studies
 * Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Rhetoric and Argumentation
 * Deadline: September 15, 2014
 * Links to ads: ; NCA online career center
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Whitworth University (WA)

 * Communication Studies Department
 * Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Journalism
 * Statement of Faith required: LINK
 * Deadline: Application review will begin September 15, 2014
 * Link to ad: []
 * List Updates Here:

Willamette University (OR)

 * Civic Communication and Media Department
 * Tenure track faculty position in rhetorical studies at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor starting August 2015
 * Deadline: The position is open until filled, with initial screening beginning on September 22, 2014
 * Link to Ad:
 * List Updates Here:

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