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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 * Format name of school with "Heading 2"
 * Provide job title, department, brief description of job specialization, LINK to job announcement, and DEADLINE.

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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.
 * List Updates Here:

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.
 * List Updates Here:

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:
 * List Updates Here:

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:
 * List Updates Here:

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: []
 * List Updates Here:

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: []
 * List Updates Here:

California State University - Fullerton (CA)

 * Department of Communications
 * Entertainment and Tourism Communication Studies (Tenure-Track)
 * Links to Ads: []; []
 * Deadline: 17-Oct-2014
 * List Updates Here:

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
 * List Updates Here:

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:
 * List Updates Here:

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: []; []
 * List updates here:
 * 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.
 * 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: []
 * List Updates Here:

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.
 * Links to Ads: ;
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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:
 * List Updates Here:

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:
 * List Updates Here:

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: []
 * List Updates Here:

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: []
 * List Updates Here:

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:
 * List Updates Here:

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: []
 * List Updates Here:

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: []
 * List Updates Here:

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)
 * List Updates Here:

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:
 * List Updates Here:

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
 * All application materials must be received by October 10, 2014.
 * Link to Ad: []; []
 * List Updates Here:

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.
 * 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: []; []

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)
 * List Updates Here:

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: []
 * List Updates Here:

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.
 * Review of applications will begin in September 2014 and continue until the position is filled
 * Link to Ad:
 * List Updates Here:

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)."
 * Review of applications will begin in September 2014, and will continue until the position is filled.
 * Link to Ad:
 * List Updates Here:

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:
 * List Updates Here:

University of Ottawa (Canada)

 * 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 (Canada)

 * 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: []; []
 * List updates here:
 * 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 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:
 * List Updates Here:

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:
 * List Updates Here:

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: []
 * List Updates Here:

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: []
 * List Updates Here:
 * 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:
 * List Updates Here:

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:
 * List Updates Here:

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 October 1, 2014
 * Link to Ad:
 * List Updates Here:

Visitor Type

 * PhD student, not even near ABD yet but wants to know what the job market's like: 1
 * PhD student, close to ABD: 3
 * ABD, not defending soon: 1
 * ABD, defending within 4-6 months/have a set defense date: 2
 * ABD, intending to defend by May '15: 10
 * ABD, intending to defend by Aug '15: 1
 * ABD, intending to defend by Dec '14: 1
 * ABD, no defense at my U:
 * ABD, working fulltime in an academic position:
 * MFA in hand, no job currently
 * Ph.D. in hand, no job currently: 1
 * Ph.D. in hand, in NTT academic position, seeking TT position: 9
 * Ph.D. in hand, in TT academic position, seeking another TT position: 2
 * Ph.D in hand, not currently in an academic position:
 * Postdoc: 3
 * Research Scientist:
 * Lecturer:
 * Visiting Assistant Professor: 1
 * Assistant Professor: 4
 * Assistant Professor (CLA, NTT): 1
 * Associate Professor: 1
 * Full Professor looking to move:
 * Member of a Search Committee: (surely there are more?): 1
 * Just browsing:
 * Pessimistic, jobless and apparently f* cked:
 * Invested Significant Other: 1

Specialty

 * Ethics and Comm: 1
 * Advertising: 1
 * New Media: 1
 * Interpersonal: 6
 * Health comm: 5
 * Journalism:
 * Rhetoric: 5
 * Risk and crisis: 1
 * Political Communication: 1
 * PR: Marketing:
 * Mass media: 1
 * Media effects: 2
 * CMC/Mediated Comm/Social Media: 5
 * Methods:
 * Culture/Intercultural: 1
 * Org. Comm: 1
 * Instructional Comm: 1
 * Comparative media systems:
 * Performance Studies: 1
 * Critical/Cultural (General): 5
 * Sub-Specialty, Television Studies:
 * Environmental Comm: 1
 * Sports Comm:
 * Neuro:
 * Pedagogy/Critical Communication Pedagogy: 2
 * Media History and Political economy:
 * Tech Comm and Medical Rhetoric:
 * Social network analysis: 2
 * Media policy and economics:
 * Big data: 1
 * Production Video, Film:
 * Visual Comm: 2

How many applications have you sent out this year?
Note: If you have already posted a number here and you change your number to the next category up, make sure to decrease the lower one as well to prevent inflation!
 * - Just browsing, I'll be on the job market soon enough:1
 * - Thank $deity, I got a job last year, but am still addicted to this wiki:
 * - I got a non-academic job, but the Wiki was my life last year, so I'm back:
 * - I got a non-academic job, but curious how my buddies are doing:
 * 1-10: 2
 * 11-20:
 * 21-30: 1
 * 31-40:
 * 41 and above:
 * Sent so many out you lost track:
 * I have become a walking application:
 * I started late in the game for one reason or another: