Communication and Media Studies 2016-2017

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American University (DC)

 * School of Communication
 * Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Strategic Communication/Data Analytics
 * Beginning August 1, 2017
 * We are seeking candidates with demonstrated expertise in the application of data analytics to strategic communication, particularly the different ways that political campaigns, NGOs, nonprofits, corporations, and federal, state, and local governments analyze and dissect data when crafting and implementing communication campaigns. Candidates will show a strong potential for scholarly and/or professional growth in identifying and targeting audiences, using analytics to evaluate impact, and utilizing micro-targeting to understand public attitudes, lifestyle preferences, values, consumer interests, political concerns, and media and technology habits. This is a position for a strategic communication scholar or professional with a mastery of the tools and technologies that are being used to harness the power of large data sets.
 * Tenure-track faculty are expected to conduct scholarly, professional, or creative work. Most tenure-track faculty carry a 2-2 teaching load. All faculty are expected to hold office hours and participate in School and University activities and service.
 * Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled, subject to on-going budgetary approval.
 * Please submit applications via: https://apply.interfolio.com/35971
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Auburn University (AL)

 * Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Public Relations
 * The School of Communication and Journalism at Auburn University invites applications for a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor of Public Relations beginning fall semester, Aug. 16, 2017.
 * The candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Public Relations, such as Foundation of Public Relations, PR Case Studies, Media Writing, Social Media, Research Methods, Style and Design in PR Messages, Strategic Communication and/or PR Campaigns. Applicants should have a demonstrated record of excellence in collegiate teaching and evidence of integrating digital media elements into PR courses.
 * The successful candidate should be able to contribute to one or more of the following areas: ability to teach the Adobe Creative Suite; video or audio production and editing; print or Web design; and/or has taught or has an interest in developing online PR courses.
 * Applicants may offer other areas of teaching and/or research specialization, such as international, corporate, sport, political or non-profit Public Relations.
 * In addition to teaching five courses per year, responsibilities include service to the School, College and the scholastic and professional PR community. The successful candidate will be involved in the PR divisions of national organizations, such as PRSA, AEJMC and/or NCA.
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Auburn University (AL)

 * School of Communication and Journalism
 * TT Associate Professor and Associate Director of the Public Relations program beginning fall semester, Aug. 16, 2017.
 * The candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Public Relations, such as Foundations of Public Relations, PR Case Studies, Media Writing, Social Media, Research Methods, Style and Design in PR Messages, Strategic Communication and/or PR Campaigns. Applicants should have a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching PR courses. The candidate will advise graduate students on theses and projects.
 * Review of applications will begin Oct. 3, 2016, and continue until a candidate is selected.
 * Online App. Form: https://aufacultypositions.peopleadmin.com/postings/1660
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Augusta University (GA)

 * Augusta University seeks an outstanding journalism educator with experience or expertise in digital/multimedia journalism, preferably at a daily newspaper, plus college-level teaching experience for a tenure-track position at the assistant or associate level in the Department of Communication.
 * The Department seeks an educator with recent professional experience that evidences exceptional skills in one or more of these areas: reporting, editing, and visual communication across multiple digital platforms. The successful candidate also should have a network of professional contacts that will benefit students seeking internships and new graduates and alumni launching careers.
 * The new hire will teach a 3-3 load of mostly journalism skills courses in reporting, editing, and visual communication, but also possibly courses in media literacy, media writing, senior capstone, and communication law and ethics; will advise the award-winning student newspaper and student magazine, all with a focus on “digital-first newsgathering and presentation” while upholding traditional values of journalistic excellence and ethics; and will produce high-quality published research or creative scholarly activity.
 * Expertise in sports journalism a plus. Experience with student media preferred
 * Duties to begin January 1, 2017.
 * For optimal consideration, apply by August 22, 2016. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
 * Application materials must be submitted elecronically at http://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/faculty/index.php
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Butler University (IN)

 * Creative Media & Entertainment Department
 * Tenure-track Assistant/Associate /Full Professor in Creative Media and Entertainment beginning Fall 2017.
 * Successful candidates should be prepared to teach a range of courses in Sports Media including but not limited to, Basic Studio Production, Legal and Business Issues in Entertainment and Sports, Videography, Basic and Advanced Video Editing, Sports Media Capstone, Perspectives on Sports Media, Sportscasting. Successful candidates will be open to assisting in the development and teaching of new courses in Sport Media as needed.
 * The teaching load for this position is 9 credit hours per semester. In addition, the position requires leadership and service commitments, student advising, and creative and/or scholarly activity.
 * Review of applications will begin September 15 2016 and continue until the position is filled. Only completed applications will be considered.
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California State University-East Bay (CA)

 * Assistant Professor of Communication (Multimedia), Tenure-Track Faculty_ 17-18 COMM-MULTIMEDIA-TT [Position PS #00004042]
 * The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in one or more of the following areas: multimedia journalism, communication and media, and strategic communication.
 * DATE OF APPOINTMENT: Fall Quarter, 2017
 * Deadline: Evaluations of applicants will begin October 1, 2016 and continue until the position is filled.
 * Link to Apply Online: https://apply.interfolio.com/35202
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California State University-Fullerton (CA)

 * The Department of Communications at California State University-Fullerton is seeking an Assistant or Associate Professor tenure-track practitioner-teacher-scholar in journalism with specific skills in one or more digital media specialty areas.
 * Minimum Qualifications: A Ph.D., MFA, or equivalent terminal degree in communications or a relevant discipline by time of appointment. Professional experience in journalism. Ability to teach basic writing, reporting, and interviewing. Ability to teach in one or more digital media specialty areas such as broadcast journalism, multimedia reporting, TV news production, video field production, web production, and social media.
 * Appointment Date: Fall 2017
 * Application Procedure: A complete on-line application must be submitted in order to receive consideration. To apply, please go to: https://apps.fullerton.edu/facultyrecruitment to view all job listings and select 8908BR to begin the application process
 * Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately. All applications received by September 9, 2016 are assured full consideration. Position will remain open until filled.
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California State University-Fullerton (CA)

 * The Department of Communications at California State University-Fullerton is seeking an Assistant or Associate Professor tenure-track practitioner-teacher-scholar in public relations.
 * The successful candidate must teach, engage in research and service, participate in assessment of student learning, and provide academic advisement to students in a nationally recognized ACEJMC and CEPR accredited program.
 * The teaching assignment may include courses conducted online, in the evenings, and at the Irvine campus.
 * Appointment Date: Fall 2017
 * Application Procedure: A complete on-line application must be submitted in order to receive consideration. To apply, please go to: https://apps.fullerton.edu/facultyrecruitment to view all job listings and select 8909BR to begin the application process
 * All applications received by September 9, 2016 are assured full consideration. Position will remain open until filled.
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California State University, Los Angeles (CA)

 * Department of Television, Film and Media Studies
 * Assistant Professor of Television and Film, Department of Television, Film and Media Studies
 * Starting Date: Fall, 2017
 * Minimum Qualifications: MFA or PhD or equivalent in film, media and/or video production. A terminal degree from an accredited institution of higher learning is required for tenure. Previous effective teaching at the college level using a variety of methodologies is required. Professional experience in area of expertise is required.
 * Preferred Qualifications: Professional general production experience with emphases in digital workflows, post-production, graphics/effects, and digital web production. Ability to teach at the undergraduate and graduate level courses in all areas of digital production, editing, Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro certifications, and experience with sound based editing systems a plus, cinematography, introductory and intermediate TV studio production, intro and advanced digital post production. Experience in documentary, music video production and/or producing/line producing, production design/drafting experience.
 * Duties: The regular teaching load of this individual will include courses in the BA and MFA programs, intro though advanced digital production, post-production, TV studio production, graphics/effects, intro through advanced digital post-production. Opportunities exist for new course development and special topics offerings at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
 * Required Documentation: Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, a sample reel of professional work, official transcripts, three current and signed letters of recommendation and the University’s Application for Academic Employment form: http://www.calstatela.edu/sites/default/files/groups/Human%20Resources%20Management/forms/empl_applic_academic.pdf
 * Application reviews will begin September 30, 2016. Applications accepted until position is filled. E-mail application, required documentation and/or request for information to: TVFsearch@calstatela.edu
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 * Also posted at Film Studies 2016-2017

Cornell University [Cornell Tech] (NY)

 * Associate or Full Professor of Communication
 * A faculty position in the Department of Communication is available at the Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute (Jacobs Institute) at the new Cornell Tech campus located in New York City.
 * Candidates may come from the field of Communication or a related discipline, with interests in social media, computer-mediated communication, human-computer interaction, media policy, media psychology, media institutions, and/or similar topics.
 * At the Cornell Tech campus, this individual will contribute to multidisciplinary research and education in these areas, bringing together researchers and graduate students from communication, engineering, computer science, management, and other fields, as well as local industry and businesses, the focal point of which being the 'connective media' hub.
 * The individual will be based in New York City, and her/his tenure home will be in the Department of Communication, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, at the Ithaca campus.
 * Until relocated to its eventual home on Roosevelt Island, the campus is temporarily located in the Chelsea section of Manhattan.
 * This position is a 9-month tenured appointment. The start date will be negotiated.
 * Please apply via Academic Jobs Online: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/2844
 * Applications will be reviewed as received, continuing until a suitable applicant is identified.
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Fairfield University (CT)

 * Department of Communication
 * Tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin in September 2017.
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 * We seek a teacher and a scholar that can contribute to one or more of our areas of emphasis and are particularly interested in scholars who can contribute to our offerings in global/international media systems, media law and institutions, media economics, and emerging media.
 * The candidate will be expected to teach in both the undergraduate program, with students pursuing a traditional liberal arts 4-year experience, and in our graduate program, which includes non-traditional learners and working professionals pursuing advanced degrees. Ability to contribute to the University's interdisciplinary programs including Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Asian Studies, Black Studies, Peace and Justice Studies, and Environmental Studies is also desirable. The position requires a 3-3 teaching load.
 * Letters of application and CVs arriving prior to September 16, 2016 will receive full consideration. Preliminary interviews are tentatively scheduled for October. Candidates selected for campus interviews will be expected to supply graduate transcripts.
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Illinois Institute of Technology (IL)

 * Assistant Professor of Digital Humanities
 * The Department of Humanities at Illinois Institute of Technology seeks a tenure-track assistant professor of digital humanities for a Fall 2017 appointment. Our ideal candidate will be a digital humanities scholar with disciplinary expertise in one of our core areas: communication; history; linguistics; media studies; or science, technology, and society.
 * Review of applications begins October 15, 2016
 * Applicants should submit a single PDF containing (1) letter of interest, (2) C.V., (3) contact information for three references, and (4) a writing and/or production sample to [mailto:%20IllinoisTechDHsearch@gmail.com IllinoisTechDHsearch@gmail.com].
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 * Also posted at New Media and Digital Humanities 2017

Kent State University (OH)

 * School of Communication Studies
 * Organizational Communication (Tenure Track)
 * The new faculty member will be expected to teach in the undergraduate concentration in organizational communication, participate in the masters and doctoral programs and conduct research in organizational communication and allied areas. Applicants are required to hold a Ph.D. and should have a strong body of research in the area of organizational communication.
 * Review of applications will begin October 1 and continue until the position is filled
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Lehigh University (PA)

 * Department of Journalism & Communication
 * Tenure-track assistant professor position dedicated to research and teaching in community journalism with particular emphasis on Latino communities.
 * In collaboration with the Latin American Studies program, we seek a teacher and scholar who has the background, interests and skills to effectively engage the scholarly community as well as our students and the citizens of our distinctive locale, the predominantly Latino South Side. An ability to teach professional classes in reporting and editing is strongly preferred. The candidate should have relevant professional experience. Ph.D. is required by appointment start date.
 * The candidate will teach two courses per semester, advise students, participate in departmental and program service, and conduct an active research program. Upper-level classes likely would cross list with Latin American Studies. Salary and benefits are highly competitive.
 * Review of applications will begin September 23 and continue until the position is filled
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Manhattan College (NY)

 * Communication Department
 * Tenure-track faculty member, at the assistant professor level, to join and participate in the building of our dynamic and relatively new undergraduate program.
 * We are looking first and foremost for a communication generalist, who would be able to teach such courses as Ethics in Mass Communication, Media Theory and Research, and our Senior Seminar, as well as our liberal arts-oriented courses. In addition, we would be interested in someone with background and expertise, and who can teach courses in at least two of our concentration areas: advertising; broadcasting/telecommunications; journalism; and public relations.
 * Ph.D. in communication/mass communication or a related area expected. Record of publication and commitment to teaching a must.
 * To start Fall 2017. Applications will be considered until 15 November 2016.
 * Please send a cover letter and CV via e-mail to thom.gencarelli@manhattan.edu., or by mail to the Communication Department, 4513 Manhattan College Parkway, Riverdale, New York 10471-4098.
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North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC)

 * Department of Journalism and Mass Communication
 * Instructor, Assistant Professor, or Associate Professor (depending on credentials) of Public Relations, beginning August 2016 or January 2017.
 * The ranks of assistant and associate professor are 9-month, tenure-track appointments. The rank of Instructor is a 9-month appointment designated for faculty completing a terminal degree (ABD) and is eligible for promotion to the rank of assistant professor at the beginning of the academic year following the conferral of the Ph.D.
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Sam Houston State University (TX)

 * Department of Communication Studies
 * Tenure-track assistant professor position in Communication Studies beginning with the Fall 2017 semester.
 * The prospective candidates should have a Ph.D. in hand or be in the final stages of completion. The Ph.D. must be completed before the hiring process can be finalized.
 * The candidates' research should be quantitative in nature and teaching interests should complement those of the present faculty. Such interests could include, but are not limited to, interpersonal communication, organizational communication, family communication, small group communication, and computer-mediated communication from an interpersonal perspective.
 * The teaching load is three courses per semester including graduate teaching.
 * Apply at: http://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/15456
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Sierra College (CA)

 * Department of Communication Studies
 * Commencing Spring 2017, a full-time tenure-track faculty position will be available in the Department of Communication Studies. Responsibilities include teaching predominately introductory communication studies courses as well as courses in specialized areas of communication studies.
 * PLEASE APPLY AT https://sierracollege.hiretouch.com
 * APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, August 30, 2016 @ 11:55 pm PST.
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Stanford University (CA)

 * Stanford University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor or a tenured Associate Professor faculty position in Islam and gender.
 * The successful candidate will be based in a social sciences department and will also be expected to contribute to the Abbasi Program in Islamic Studies’ curricular and outreach efforts.
 * A focus on the Middle East and/or Southeast Asia is preferred.
 * The appointment can be in one of the following departments in the School of Humanities and Sciences: Anthropology, Communication, Political Science, or Sociology. Teaching responsibilities will be determined by the home department.
 * Applicants should provide a cover letter including a brief statement of teaching and research interests (no more than 3 pages), a curriculum vitae including a list of publications, and a recent writing sample. Assistant level and untenured applicants should arrange to have three letters of reference submitted to AcademicJobsOnline.org. Currently tenured applicants may submit only the names of three references at this time.
 * For full consideration, materials should be received by October 3, 2016.
 * Please use the following link to apply: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/7445
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 * Also posted at Cultural Anthropology 2016-2017 and Womens/Gender/Queer Studies 2016-2017

SUNY Buffalo State (NY)

 * Teach three courses per semester for undergraduate or graduate students from the following areas: public relations and social media, such as Principles of Public Relations and Advertising, Social Media Strategies, Public Relations Writing, Web & Social Media Production, Campaigns in Public Relations and Advertising, Applied Communication Research, or Public Relations Case Studies; and the department's core courses (Media Literacy, Intro to Oral Communication, Converged Media Writing, or Intro to Visual Communication). Engage in scholarly research and creative activity, advise students, and participate in department, college, and community service.
 * Required Qualifications: Ph.D. degree in communication or related field; expertise to teach public relations and/or advertising, digital/social media, and/or communication research; ability to teach departmental core courses in media literacy, oral communication, media writing, or visual communication; college-level teaching experience; evidence of communication-related scholarship or ability to do scholarly research; and demonstrated professional experience in public relations and/or digital/social media.
 * Preferred Qualifications: Accreditation in Public Relations (APR); professional experience in public relations, advertising, or digital/social media at the management level; evidence of published research; full-time college teaching experience; ability to teach online; and demonstrated professional experience in data analytics for public relations (such as data analysis, media planning, and/or promotion and management) or journalism (such as investigative reporting, infographics, and/or web publishing).
 * Anticipated Date of Hire: 08-21-2017
 * Closing Date: Open Until Filled
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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 on August 21, 2017. Position rank is negotiable.
 * The successful candidate will help refine, develop and teach courses in community management and engagement, emerging and social media, analytics, PESO or multimedia storytelling as applied to public relations.
 * Visit http://www.sujobopps.com, Job # 072625 to apply.
 * Priority consideration date is September 15, 2016.
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University of Alabama (AL)

 * Department of Journalism and Creative Media
 * Tenure-track assistant professor in the area of media management. The position begins August 16, 2017.
 * The successful candidate will conduct research and teach courses related to the management and sustainability of media operations in an era of digital technology and big data. Relevant areas include: media management, web/data analytics, entrepreneurship, media strategy, and audience research.
 * To apply, visit https://facultyjobs.ua.edu. Attach an application letter, vita/resume and names, addresses and phone numbers of three references.
 * Screening of applications begins August 15; however, applications will be accepted until the search is completed.
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University of California Davis (CA)

 * Assistant- or Associate Professor, Tenure-track, in Interpersonal Dynamics in Social Media
 * Seeking a colleague whose primary research interests are concerned with explicating the fundamental processes of interpersonal communication in ways that integrate social media and its features.
 * Potential programs of research include, but are not limited to:
 * how relationships are established, maintained, and evolve in social media;
 * language use and effects in social media;
 * deception and its detection in social media;
 * intercultural communication in a global context as facilitated by social media;
 * person perception and inference processes in online environments;
 * social identity processes in social media;
 * cyber-bullying and other forms of online aggression.


 * ​A doctorate degree is required before the first day of instruction. Demonstrated research and teaching competence is required. Applicants must demonstrate the potential to secure external funding.
 * Deadline: Applications must be submitted by October 2, 2016 to receive consideration.
 * Anticipated start date: 8-1-2017
 * Description and application information available at: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF01067
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University of Georgia (GA)

 * Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Television Studies
 * The Grady College at the University of Georgia invites applications for a tenure-track position in Entertainment and Media Studies to begin August, 2017.
 * We seek a promising teacher/scholar whose work addresses television broadly construed, especially television in transition and across multiple screens. Successful candidates should have the potential to mentor graduate students and direct theses and dissertations. Service on department, college and university committees at a level commensurate with rank is expected.
 * Candidates must have an established record or demonstrated potential for strong teaching and scholarly research.
 * Screening of applications will begin September 23, 2016, and will continue until filled.
 * Applications must be submitted online at https://facultyjobs.uga.edu/postings/976 .
 * If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Jeffrey P. Jones, Director, The Peabody Awards, Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602-3018; email jpjones7@uga.edu, (706) 542-3787.
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University of Georgia (GA)

 * Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Television/Film Production
 * The Grady College at the University of Georgia invites applications for a tenure-track position in Entertainment and Media Studies to begin August, 2017.
 * We seek an individual to teach courses in television and film production such as camera & lighting, production, direction and other visual aspects of storytelling. Service on department, college and university committees is expected. Successful candidates should have the potential to mentor graduate students.
 * MFA in relevant field or a PhD in Mass Communication or closely-related field is required by August 1, 2017. Candidates must have demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching as well as for success in juried creative competitions or high-quality peer-reviewed scholarly research. Creative or research programs that have the potential to attract external funding are preferred.
 * Screening of applications will begin September 23, 2016, and will continue until filled.
 * Applications must be submitted online at https://facultyjobs.uga.edu/postings/974 .
 * If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Nate Kohn, Professor and Associate Director, The Peabody Awards, Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602-3018; nkohn@uga.edu, (706) 542-4972.
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University of Georgia (GA)

 * Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Digital Cultures
 * The Grady College at the University of Georgia invites applications for a tenure-track position in Entertainment and Media Studies to begin August, 2017.
 * We seek a promising teacher/scholar with scholarly and applied expertise in digital media technologies, including native application development. This candidate will have teaching responsibilities split between the Department of Entertainment and Media Studies and the New Media Institute (an interdisciplinary institute administered in the Department).
 * Candidates should conduct research that analyzes any of a variety of digital-media industry phenomena and practices. However, they should be conversant with the intersections among digital technologies, cultures, and multiple screen traditions. New Media Institute labs, students and equipment may also be resources that can support research programs.
 * Applicants should demonstrate strong potential for engaging in interdisciplinary work across the university. Service on department, college and university committees at a level commensurate with rank is expected. Successful candidates should have the ability to mentor graduate students and direct theses and dissertations.
 * PhD in Mass Communication or closely-related field is required by August 1, 2017. Candidates must have an established record or demonstrated potential for strong teaching and scholarly research. Evidence of success in securing external grant-based funding is strongly preferred. Demonstrated expertise in digital media production is required, including web and native application development using technologies such as HTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP and Swift.
 * Screening of applications will begin September 23, 2016, and will continue until filled.
 * Applications must be submitted online at https://facultyjobs.uga.edu/postings/975.
 * If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Anandam (Andy) Kavoori, Department of Entertainment and Media Studies, Grady College, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602-3018; email akavoori@uga.edu, (706) 542-4971.
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University of Memphis (TN)

 * Department of Communication
 * Tenure track assistant professor position in the area of film and video production beginning in August 2017.
 * The candidate should have a terminal degree in the field, a record of teaching production, and the ability to teach courses in film studies and documentary or narrative writing. The candidate should also have a record of ongoing creative achievement.
 * Review of applications will begin October 14 and continue until the position is filled.
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University of Memphis (TN)

 * Department of Journalism and Strategic Media
 * Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Advertising
 * Courses include creative strategies, principles, branding, media, research and campaigns.
 * Screening will begin Sept. 1, 2016, and may continue until the position is filled.
 * The successful applicant will join the faculty in August 2017.
 * We will be meeting candidates at the August 2016 AEJMC Minneapolis Conference Job Hub, so please request an appointment if you plan to attend.
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University of Missouri (MO)

 * School of Journalism
 * Assistant or Associate Professor – Big Data
 * The successful candidate will have a research program that contributes knowledge to theory and practice related to data usage in media and communication through innovations in quantitative, qualitative or mixed social science methodologies. Areas of specialization could include but are not limited to: application of research and analysis of large data sets for reporting news, developing persuasive messages or managerial strategy; data visualization; audience analysis; modeling for the prediction of communication impact; use of complex data analysis for in-depth reporting; social media analytics; development of new computational tools and analytical software for research.
 * The position will require the candidate to teach two courses annually at the School of Journalism and two courses annually in the campus wide Data Science and Analytics MS degree. Teaching responsibilities will depend on expertise and interest, and may include undergraduate and graduate level courses. The candidate may also develop courses that focus on data-driven analysis.
 * Review of applications will begin October 1, 2016, and will continue until the position is filled.
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University of Missouri (MO)

 * School of Journalism
 * Two faculty positions in science communication:
 * Position 1: Full or Associate Professor: Qualifications and responsibilities: A Ph.D. in journalism, communication or related fields is required. The successful candidate must have an established research program including high impact publications and vigorous extramural funding with a primary focus in science communication. The successful candidate will be committed to interdisciplinary teaching, have a demonstrated ability to mentor graduate students and help create a climate that attracts students of diverse backgrounds. The new faculty member must have an enthusiastic desire and demonstrated ability to help develop a center for science communication, be able to collaborate on interdisciplinary research and teaching with other academic units on campus, and to build connections with the professional community.
 * Position 2: Associate or Assistant Professor: Qualifications and responsibilities: A Ph.D. in journalism, communication or related fields is required. The successful candidate must have a demonstrated record of research productivity with a primary focus in science communication. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in an innovative, extramurally funded research program and to teach and mentor students of diverse backgrounds. The ideal candidate will have an enthusiastic desire to help develop a center for science communication, be able to collaborate on interdisciplinary research and teaching with other academic units on campus, and to build connections with the professional community.


 * Apply online at http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic by uploading (a) a letter of application that describes your research, teaching, and outreach/professional experiences; (b) a curriculum vitae, (c) evidence of teaching excellence, d) the names and contact information for three references. Please reference job number 19657.
 * Review of applications will begin September 30, 2016 and continue until the positions are filled.
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University of New Hampshire (NH)

 * Department of Communication
 * Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, Media Studies
 * The Department of Communication at the University of New Hampshire, Durham, invites applications for the position of tenure-track Assistant Professor of Media Studies, beginning August 2017.
 * The Department seeks a broadly trained communication scholar with expertise in critical, theoretical, and historical approaches to media. Preference will be given to those whose area(s) of expertise include global, transnational, and/or comparative media.
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University of San Francisco (CA)

 * Department of Communication Studies
 * Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, Strategic Communication (Public Relations/Advertising)
 * This position will begin in Fall 2017, pending approval and funding.
 * Successful applicants will have experience teaching Public Relations and/or Advertising classes and will also detail what possible new courses they could contribute to these programs in their specific areas of expertise. Candidates may also have opportunity to teach in related disciplinary programs within the College. Candidates with interests in social media, environment, and health, as well as experience engaging strategic communication in non-profit, government, or non-governmental organization ( NGO ) sectors are especially encouraged to apply.
 * The teaching load for this position at USF is two 4-unit courses per semester with an additional third course every fourth semester (2-2-2-3 over two years).
 * For information on how to apply, please visit the following link: http://www.usfjobs.com
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University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire (WI)

 * Department of Communication and Journalism
 * TT Assistant Professor in Integrated Strategic Communication
 * This appointment carries an initial two-year probationary appointment beginning with the 2017/2018 academic year. The position begins on August 21, 2017.
 * MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Earned doctorate in the area of strategic, mass or digital communication, public relations, advertising or related communication field by August 22, 2016. (ABD applicants may be considered but must complete the terminal degree by March 20, 2017.) ... The ability to teach courses in writing for integrated strategic communication, strategic communication campaigns, and other courses in related fields including the integration of social media and digital communication.
 * Deadline: To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by October 15, 2016.
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Willamette University (OR)

 * Civic Communication and Media Department
 * Tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor starting August 2017.
 * We seek a full time faculty member who will contribute to the Willamette University Civic Communication and Media (CCM) Department through excellent teaching, scholarship and service. The successful applicant will hold a Ph.D. in Communication Studies, Rhetoric or a cognate field at the time of appointment, and be prepared to teach the department's core course in rhetorical criticism (CCM 220).
 * This faculty member will contribute to the CCM curriculum and can expect to teach one course in Communicating Effectively in Public (CCM 101, 103, or 201), Seminar in Civic Communication and Media (CCM 496), and at least one course in his, her, or their area of specialization. This position is open to any area of sub-specialty in rhetorical criticism with demonstrated potential to enhance the diversity and inclusivity of curricular programs in CCM and the College of Liberal Arts.
 * Potential areas of sub-specialty that are a strong fit for this position include, but are not limited to, Latinx rhetorics, immigration discourse, environmental rhetoric, rhetorics of sex and gender, queer rhetorics, transnational rhetorics, and political communication.
 * Link to Ad:
 * The teaching load is 3-2 and the student to faculty ratio is 10.5:1.
 * Application Deadline: The position is open until filled, with initial screening beginning on Monday September 19, 2016.
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Visitor Type

 * PhD student, not even near ABD yet but wants to know what the job market's like:
 * PhD student, close to ABD:
 * ABD, defense summer (?) 2017:
 * ABD, not defending soon:
 * ABD, defending within 4-6 months/have a set defense date:
 * ABD, intending to defend by May '17: 9
 * ABD, intending to defend by Aug '17: 1
 * ABD, intending to defend by Dec '16: 1
 * ABD, no defense at my U:
 * ABD, working fulltime in an academic position:
 * MFA in hand, no job currently:
 * MFA in hand, in NTT academic position:
 * Ph.D. in hand, no job currently:
 * Ph.D. in hand, in NTT academic position, seeking TT position: 4
 * Ph.D. in hand; in NTT academic position, seeking both TT and NTT positions:
 * Ph.D. in hand, in TT academic position, seeking another TT position:
 * Ph.D. in hand, in NTT academic position, seeking both TT and postdocs: 1
 * Ph.D in hand, not currently in an academic position:
 * Postdoc: 1
 * Research Scientist:
 * Lecturer:
 * Associate Researcher:
 * Visiting Assistant Professor: 1
 * Assistant Professor: 4
 * Assistant Professor (CLA, NTT):
 * Associate Professor:
 * Assistant Professor, just morbidly curious: 1
 * Full Professor looking to move:
 * Member of a Search Committee: (surely there are more?):
 * Just browsing:
 * Pessimistic, jobless and apparently f* cked:
 * Invested Significant Other:
 * TT Political scientist considering move to communications/J-school:
 * Working journalist/adjunct prof looking into full-time academia:
 * Looking for jobs for my friend whose job sucks:
 * Assistant Prof submitting tenure materials and job searching at the same time

Specialty

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

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:
 * - Just browsing, currently employed, but am always looking for new opportunities:
 * - 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:


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 * Sent so many out you lost track:
 * I have become a walking application:
 * I started late in the game for one reason or another: