Communication and Media Studies 2019-2020

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Last year's page: Communication and Media Studies 2018-2019

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Marquette University - Nieman Chair of Journalism
The Nieman Chair is expected to maintain a robust program of research. Teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in areas of expertise and department need is also expected. The Nieman Chair position carries a 2-2 course load and the expectation that the faculty member will contribute to university, college, and departmental committees as needed. Ph.D. in a relevant field and a strong record of scholarship and teaching that merits appointment at the senior level required.
 * Position The Journalism and Media Studies Department at Marquette University invites applications for the Lucius W. Nieman Chair of Journalism beginning in Fall 2020. The department seeks a senior faculty member in journalism studies whose teaching and research speaks to the political, social, and cultural significance of journalism as an institution, profession, and democratic practice. The Nieman professorship is a tenure track position and comes with a competitive salary, a graduate research assistant, and significant travel and research support.
 * Role/Expectations The Nieman Chair is expected to be an active and engaged scholar-teacher in a department and college dedicated to training students to do journalism that matters. The department welcomes applicants with diverse research interests. Possible specialties could include: journalism history, media ethics, race and ethnic studies in media, media politics or science and technology.   The Nieman Chair also helps envision and organize lectures and symposia about journalism theory and practice in a democratic society.
 * College The J. William and Mary Diederich College of Communication includes majors in journalism, media studies, advertising, public relations, communication studies, corporate communication, digital media and theatre arts. The College of Communication facilities include a newly renovated second floor Student Media hub with digital and virtual reality television studios, audio studios, cross-platform newsroom, and state-of-the-art television production room.   The Department of Journalism and Media Studies is home to the journalism and media studies majors, the O’Brien Fellowship in Public Service Journalism, and the Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service.
 * University Marquette is an urban Catholic, Jesuit University dedicated to principles of excellence, leadership, faith, and service. It is located on the edge of downtown Milwaukee in the 35th largest (DMA) television market, within 90 miles of Madison, WI, and Chicago, IL.
 * Job Ad
 * Applications reviewed upon submission.
 * Questions to search chair, Dr. Ana C. Garner, ana.garner@marquette.edu.

Penn State University - TT Assistant Professor, Communication, Science, and Society Initiative - review starts August 1, 2019

 * The Department of Communication Arts and Sciences (CAS) seeks to hire a tenure-track assistant professor who will build capacity in the Communication, Science, and Society Initiative (CSSI), a joint undertaking of CAS and the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences. The full-time position will be filled by an assistant professor who complements the CAS department’s mission with regard to either the scientific study of communication or the study of rhetoric.
 * The successful applicant will also contribute to theory and research that advances the goals of the CSSI: (a) to improve the individual and collective well-being of humanity through communication scholarship in collaboration with life scientists, (b) to foster transdisciplinary collaboration, especially with the life sciences, driven by concrete social exigencies and opportunities, and (c) to exercise national leadership in communication theory, research, and practices through these activities.
 * The Huck Institutes’ mission is to catalyze and facilitate excellence in interdisciplinary research in the life sciences at Penn State. The Huck Institutes include research centers that promote cutting-edge, interdisciplinary science on topics such as neuroscience, biological embedding of stress, ecological systems, genomics, and biomedicine and health sciences, including reproductive health. It is imperative that the applicant identify the research unit in which they could participate and elaborate on their fit with that unit. A list of Huck research centers and institutes, graduate degree programs, and core facilities can be found at https://www.huck.psu.edu/.
 * The successful applicant will have a demonstrated record of scholarly achievement, be well grounded in the communication discipline, complement and strengthen core interests of faculty in CAS, and be willing to collaborate with the broader university community, especially the Huck Institutes. A Ph.D. in a related field is required at the time of appointment. Candidates should provide clear evidence of scholarly and teaching excellence and service to the discipline. In addition to conducting research and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, responsibilities include course development in the area of specialty, supervision of theses and dissertations, and involvement in other departmental activities.
 * Additional considerations in reviewing candidates include interest in grant-based research, the desire to engage in interdisciplinary research, and an appreciation for working alongside diverse colleagues in the humanities, the social sciences, and the life sciences. Applications must include a letter of application describing research, teaching, and any graduate mentoring experience, along with a CV, representative publications (typically three), evidence of effective teaching, and the names of three references who may be contacted to provide letters of recommendation.
 * Inquiries may be sent to Professors Bradford Vivian at bvj113@psu.edu or James Dillard at jpd16@psu.edu. Review of applications will begin August 1, 2019 and continue until the position is filled. The start date for the position is August, 2020.
 * Apply online at https://psu.jobs/job/88692

Santa Clara University - TT Assistant Professor, Social media - Sep 13, 2019

 * Department of Communication at Santa Clara University is hiring for a tenure-track position in Social Media (Asst Prof). Potential areas include: effects of social media use in interpersonal relationships, organizations, groups, families, etc.; strategic use of social media (by individuals, organizations, public health groups, social moveements, rights groups, or state actors); media convergence; gaming & gamification; emerging technologies; algorithm bias; and/or big data.
 * Intersections with interpersona, organizational, health, strategic, global, or media studies.
 * Quantitative social-science methodology, big data analysis, and/or mixed methods.
 * Teaching: quarter system, 2 class per quarter and 3 quarters per year. Must be able to teach quantitative research methods.
 * PhD in hand by start date (September 1, 2020)
 * Link to Job Ad
 * Deadline: September 13, 2019
 * Questions to hiring chair, Dr. Justin Boren, jboren@scu.edu
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Southwestern University- TT Assitant professor, rhetoric- September 18, 2019

 * The Department of Communication Studies invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor with expertise in Rhetorical Studies beginning Fall of 2020. Faculty at Southwestern are expected to teach a standard course load of five courses per year (either 2-3 or 3-2), maintain an active research agenda, as well as participate in university governance, departmental collaboration, and academic advising. We are particularly interested in recruiting a departmental colleague whose approach to teaching rhetoric emphasizes inclusive, critical pedagogical lenses and applies social justice perspectives.
 * Ideal candidates will demonstrate an ability to develop and teach courses in rhetoric and at the intersections of media studies and rhetoric that complement but do not substantially overlap our existing expertise in public memory, space/place studies, visual/material communication, gender, women’s rights, sports, surveillance, and mediated representations of Muslims. We are especially interested in courses and/or research agendas focused on the rhetorical dimensions of anti-colonialism, disability, environmental concerns, health, political discourse, race and whiteness, queer theory, and closely allied topics.
 * The teaching responsibilities will include some combination of core courses in the major and newly developed courses in the candidate’s area(s) of interest.  This person will be responsible for teaching, on a rotating basis, Critical/Cultural Communication Studies (our introductory communication studies course), Contemporary Rhetorical Theory, Critical/Cultural Research Methods, and Capstone Research Seminar. All of these core courses emphasize critical and qualitative methodologies. In addition, this person will develop electives in their area of expertise. Candidates should have a demonstrated commitment to excellence and creativity in undergraduate teaching and an active research program.
 * Candidates who have the ability to bridge communication studies with other interdisciplinary programs are encouraged to apply. We especially encourage applications from those able to contribute to the university’s strong interdisciplinary programs in Race and Ethnicity Studies, Latin America and Border Studies, Environmental Studies, Feminist Studies, and a variety of other interdisciplinary minors. In line with Southwestern University’s commitment to diversity, the department is especially interested in attracting candidates from underrepresented minority groups, particularly those with demonstrated commitment to enhancing diversity and inclusion.
 * Interested candidates should upload an application letter, curriculum vitae, detailed evidence of teaching excellence, a brief statement of teaching philosophy, a brief statement of research agenda, transcripts, and three confidential letters of recommendation to Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/63307. Candidates should express in their cover letters their ability to teach both existing core courses and newly developed elective courses. Additionally, candidates should discuss their experience with, and commitment to, diversity, equity, and inclusivity in their letter. All materials must be uploaded to Interfolio; no materials will be accepted in hard copy or via email.
 * The deadline for submission of materials is September 18, 2019.
 * Link to position announcement
 * List updates here:

Towson University - TT Assistant, Journalism & New Media - Oct.1, 2019

 * The College of Fine Arts and Communication invites applications for a tenure-track, 10-month Assistant Professor position in journalism and new media in the Department of Mass Communication beginning August 2020.
 * Qualifications: PhD in journalism, mass communication, or related fields. ABD applicants considered, but appointment will be at the Instructor rank and all degree requirements must be complete by February 1, 2021. Demonstrated success or potential to teach journalism courses with an emphasis on mobile and web site development, visual communication and multimedia storytelling techniques. Demonstrate the potential to develop a strong body of scholarship. Experience with broadcasting, social media as a reporting tool, audience analytics and data journalism is a plus. Professional multimedia journalism experience is preferred. Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity in higher education are particularly encouraged to apply.
 * Responsibilities: Faculty assigned an instructional workload of six (6) course units per academic year for the first year. Beginning the second year, the workload reverts back to the standard instructional workload of seven to eight (7-8) course units per academic year. Teach courses such as Multimedia Reporting Capstone, Digital Publishing, Media Audience Analytics, News Reporting, Broadcast Journalism, News Editing, and Feature Writing. Opportunities might exist to teach other courses in the applicant’s area of specialty, such as Media Criticism, Research Methods, Media Ethics or Media Law. Graduate teaching opportunities include such courses as Social Media Content Strategy, Media and Politics, Mass Media Law and Regulations, or Mass Communication and Culture. Undergraduate advising is part of teaching responsibilities. Scholarly research productivity, programmatic assessment activity, and service to the department, college and university are expected.


 * The Department: The department (https://www.towson.edu/cofac/departments/mass-communication/) offers undergraduate majors in Mass Communication with tracks in journalism and new media; strategic public relations and integrated communication; and advertising. At the graduate level, the department offers a Master of Science in Communication Management. The department annually enrolls approximately 700 majors served by 22 full-time and 20 part-time faculties.


 * Towson University: Towson University (www.towson.edu) was founded in 1866, is recognized by U.S. News and World Reports as one of the top public universities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, is Baltimore’s largest university, and is the largest public, comprehensive institution in the University of Maryland System. TU enrolls almost 19,000 undergraduates and over 3,000 graduate students across six academic colleges (business, education, fine arts and communication, health professions, liberal arts, science & mathematics), has over 865 full-time faculty, and offers more than 65 bachelor’s, 45 master’s, and 5 doctoral programs. Our centrally located campus sits on 330 rolling green acres and is 10 miles north of Baltimore, 45 miles north of Washington, D.C., and 95 miles south of Philadelphia.


 * Application Process: Review of applications begins October 1, 2019 and continues until the position is filled.  Submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, evidence of potential for teaching effectiveness, a research statement, and contact information for three references to:

Dr. John Kirch Chair, Assistant Professor Search – Journalism Department of Mass Communication Towson University 8000 York Road Towson, MD 21252


 * All or part of the application may be submitted via email to journsearch20@towson.edu. Please indicate “position number” (i.e., COFAC-N-3301) in the subject line. For candidates who advance to the next stages of the search process, three letters of recommendation (sent under separate covers) are required. Official transcripts are required prior to hire.


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​​​​​​University of Alabama - TT, Assistant, PR - Sep. 1, 2019

 * The Department of Advertising and Public Relations in the College of Communication and Information Sciences at The University of Alabama is seeking an outstanding individual to fill a tenure-track assistant professor position in our nationally recognized public relations program. Applicants must demonstrate strong potential to establish and maintain a scholarly research program. Because our departmental mission is “to change the work and the world by producing research and leaders that are creative, socially conscious, and business-savvy,” we welcome diverse research perspectives and leadership-focused thinking. Once hired, this faculty member will be expected to teach in the department’s curriculum. UA is a student-centered research university. Thus, it is preferred that candidates have prior teaching experience and are able to successfully engage students in the classroom. Applicants must display an ability to be an active and involved member of a highly collaborative faculty team.


 * The preferred candidate will have an earned doctorate by the time of appointment; the ability to teach PR writing, management, and campaigns; and expertise in one or more of the following of our PR major specializations: technical and digital communication management, nonprofit communication management, or sports and entertainment communication management. The ability to integrate digital media elements and teaching into the A+PR curriculum is a plus. Opportunities also exist for teaching in the department’s integrated M.A. program, in the college’s interdisciplinary mass communication curriculum, and in the college’s doctoral program.


 * An earned doctorate or other terminal degree in mass communication or related discipline should be completed prior to the start date to be hired at the assistant professor level. Applicants must demonstrate high potential to establish a scholarly research program, as well as success in teaching and/or experience as a professional public relations practitioner.


 * Salary is open and based on qualifications. The position is on the Tuscaloosa, Alabama, campus.


 * Upload application, resume, cover letter and three letters of recommendation at https://facultyjobs.ua.edu to apply.


 * Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but the review process begins September 1, 2019.Applications from women and minorities are especially encouraged. The University of Alabama is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.


 * Questions (but not applications) regarding the search should be directed to Dr. J. Suzanne Horsley ([mailto:horsley@apr.ua.edu horsley@apr.ua.edu]), Search Committee Chair, The University of Alabama, Box 870172, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0172. More information about the program is available at www.apr.ua.edu.


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University of Wisconsin, Madison - TT, Assistant, Science & Visual Comm - Sept. 1, 2019

 * Position Summary: UW-Madison's Department of Life Sciences Communication (LSC), located in the College of Agricultural & Life Sciences (CALS), seeks applications for a tenure track assistant professor in science communication research. This faculty position is an academic nine-month appointment.
 * Principal Duties: 'The successful candidate will have an outstanding research record in science communication with a focus on visual communication. This might include but is not limited to data visualization, data journalism, (visual) information processing, visual literacy, and/or visual aspects of communication campaigns. Ideally, the candidate's work will be relevant to one or more of the College of Agricultural & Life Sciences (CALS) key strategic areas (health, food, bioenergy, climate change, community development, ecosystems; https://cals.wisc.edu/about-cals/strategic-planning-a-progress-report/priority-themes/) as context of inquiry.
 * The candidate will teach cutting-edge courses in science (and visual) communication in one of the college's fastest-growing undergraduate majors. The successful candidate will also advise Masters and Ph.D. students and teach graduate level courses 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.


 * The position carries a commitment to the three functions of resident instruction, research, and outreach/service, as well as professional and university service as appropriate to the position and rank.


 * The ability to work in interdisciplinary settings and willingness to work with units across CALS will make this new colleague a perfect addition to CALS faculty.


 * Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion


 * Degree and Area of Specialization: Ph.D. in communication or a related position-relevant field.
 * Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience: Demonstrated excellence in teaching, Demonstrated outstanding research record in science communication research
 * Additional Information: Women and minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.
 * The UW Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences is committed to maintaining and growing a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion and equity, believing that these values are foundational elements of our excellence and fundamental components of a positive and enriching learning and working environment for all students, faculty and staff. UW-Madison is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.


 * Department(s): A072400-COL OF AG & LIFE SCIENCES/LIFE SCI COMM
 * Work Type: Full Time: 100%
 * Appointment Type, Duration: Ongoing/Renewable
 * Anticipated Begin Date: AUGUST 01, 2020
 * Salary: Negotiable, ACADEMIC (9 months)
 * Instructions to Applicants: Apply online at "Jobs at UW" (http://jobs.wisc.edu) under job number 99149. Applications must be received through UW-Madison's online application system.
 * To begin the application process, please click on "Apply Now."


 * Applicants should upload five separate documents: application letter, CV (including names and contact information of three references), documentation of teaching quality (e.g. teaching evaluations), and two samples of written work.


 * The review process will begin September 1, 2019 and continue until the position is filled.


 * Contact:


 * Dietram Scheufele
 * [mailto:scheufele@wisc.edu scheufele@wisc.edu]

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