Communication and Media Studies 2016-2017

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American University (DC)

 * School of Communication
 * Tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Race, Media and Communication beginning August 1, 2017
 * The successful candidate will join a vibrant and collegial community of scholars, professionals, and creators in the School, with an appointment in one of SOC’s four divisions: Journalism, Public Communication, Film and Media Arts, or Communication Studies. Candidates should have a track record and established trajectory of high-impact scholarly, professional, and/or creative work that focuses on the intersections among race, media and communication; significant experience teaching about race and the media at the University level is preferred.
 * 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/36706.
 * Link to Ad: (posted 8/17/16)
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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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Boston University (MA)

 * College of Communication
 * Tenure-track Assistant Professor opening in the area of social aspects of emerging communication with a preferred emphasis on mobile communication.
 * Specialties in mobile technology-related topics are of particular interest, given that the Division of Emerging Media Studies is the home of the Center for Mobile Communication Studies. Scholars with expertise in mobile communication from a variety of disciplinary perspectives are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. The Division is also open to other areas of expertise, for example in health or political communication, which are strengths of the Division.
 * Teaching duties include teaching two courses per semester in the candidate’s specialty area and, more broadly, in the College’s Emerging Media Studies Division. The incumbent is also expected to actively participate in the College’s newly launched PhD program in emerging media.
 * Formal review of applications will begin on October 3, but the position will remain open until filled, and is contingent upon the Provost’s budgetary approval.
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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 Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (CA)

 * Full-time, academic year, tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in Digital Communication and Culture in the Department of Communication Studies
 * To begin September 7, 2017
 * The department seeks a scholar who will enrich our curriculum by improving the digital competencies of our students and collaborate with department colleagues in research. Teaching responsibilities may include Media Effects; Media, Self, and Society; Human Communication and Technology, Communication Research Methods, Public Speaking, Senior Project, and other courses as determined by applicant background and department need. The successful candidate may also teach courses that contribute to the interdisciplinary Science, Technology & Society (STS) Minors Program.
 * Applicants may have, but are not limited to, research interests in strategic communication, social media management, communication design, user experience, digital literacy, critical studies of new media, human-centered design, big data analytics, online social movements, visual communication, cyber ethics and policy, and/or game studies.
 * Closing Date: October 14, 2016
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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

College of New Jersey (NJ)

 * Department of Communication Studies
 * Full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Interpersonal Communication to begin in Fall, 2017.
 * The successful applicant will have a Ph.D. in Interpersonal Communication and work closely with TCNJ's new interdisciplinary major in Public Health, as well as the post bachelor's and post master's certificate program in Public Health.
 * In addition to a teaching and research specialization in Interpersonal Communication, candidates are required to have expertise in an area that can contribute to teaching and scholarship within Public Health. These areas include but are not limited to: family communication, health communication, population health, or crisis communication. These areas also include but are not limited to research specializations in health disparities in underprivileged populations, end-of-life/palliative care, loss and grief communication, doctor/patient communication, social support, health information technology, or communication related to various health contexts. Preferred candidates will be able to teach our introductory course in communication theory.
 * A typical semester teaching load is three courses, although TCNJ provides opportunities for faculty to earn a one-course teaching release annually to support student and faculty research.
 * A doctorate is required for appointment (ABD status will be considered; however, degree must be conferred prior to start date).
 * Review of applications begins immediately, but the deadline for initial consideration is October 1, 2016.
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Cornell University (NY)

 * Department of Communication
 * TT Assistant Professor of Communication and Social Behavior
 * The successful applicant will conduct research and teach courses in areas that complement the department’s leadership in the social scientific study of communication, particularly in the areas of communication and technology; the study of media; persuasion and social influence; or communication about the environment, science, or health. The position involves 50% research and 50% teaching responsibilities. Communication faculty teach two to three undergraduate and/or graduate courses per academic year and advise students in the Department’s B.S. and Ph.D. programs.
 * The anticipated start date is July 1, 2017.
 * Qualified applicants should submit a letter of application addressing position qualifications and goals, Curriculum Vitae, official academic transcripts from your graduate program, a writing sample, a teaching statement, and three letters of reference.
 * Please apply via Academic Jobs Online: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/7586
 * Applications received by September 15, 2016, will be given full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.
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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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Georgetown University (DC)

 * Communication, Culture and Technology (CCT) Graduate Program
 * Tenure-track Assistant Professorship in Media and Journalism.
 * Candidates’ research areas should include, but are not limited to, critical studies in journalism and mass media; relationships between news media, politics, and public opinion; social and cultural representations in media, including social media; and changes in the production, distribution, and consumption of news content resulting from new technologies, such as data journalism. An international dimension will be an advantage. Candidates should be prepared to advise students on their academic program and to mentor thesis projects.
 * For best consideration, send application letter of interest, c.v., and the names of three referees to cctjobs@georgetown.edu by October 31, 2016.
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Georgia College and State University (GA)

 * Department of English and Rhetoric
 * Employment Type: Tenure Track Faculty
 * Primary Purpose: Instruct academic courses including organizational communication, public speaking, and small group communication, as well as first-year critical thinking seminar and second-year global awareness seminar, and support the department, college and university goals by supporting the academic environment to benefit the educational mission of the University.
 * Online App. Form: http://www.gcsujobs.com/postings/3623
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Hood College (MD)

 * Department of English and Communication Arts
 * Assistant Professor of Public Relations to teach in both the Communication Arts and Integrated Marketing Communication programs. Courses will include but are not limited to Introduction to Public Relations, Writing for PR, PR Campaigns, Social Media, and Communications Research.
 * Knowledge and experience in any of the following areas would also be helpful: communications law and ethics, global public relations, strategic communications, and advertising.
 * The position begins in August 2017.
 * The course load is 21 credits annually, and departmental duties will include developing new courses and course content, advising students; supervising academic internships and PRSSA, and other duties as assigned.
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 * For full consideration, application materials must be received by Friday, December 2, 2016.
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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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Kutztown University (PA)

 * Communication Studies Department
 * Tenure-track, assistant professor position in Interpersonal/Small Group communication beginning August 2017
 * The position includes a 4/4 teaching load and will include teaching courses in Interpersonal Communication, Small Group Communication, Family Communication, and Gender Communication, as well as courses in our CORE which includes Intro to Communication Studies, Survey of Communication Theory, and Research Methods (both qualitative and quantitative) and Senior Capstone.
 * Value added for the ability to teach courses in one of the other concentrations: strategic communication (organizational and public relations), media studies, performance studies, or advocacy and discourse (rhetoric). All faculty, occasionally and regularly, teach Fundamentals of Oral Communication.
 * Required: ABD in Communication Studies or closely related field with awarding of Ph.D. by December 31, 2018; Ph.D. in Communication Studies or closely related field preferred. Two years of experience at the college level completed by August 2017, successful interview, teaching demonstration, and research presentation required. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
 * Upload letter of application speaking directly to the position, vitae, transcripts of all university course work (official transcripts needed before hiring), evidence of successful college teaching, a statement regarding your experience working with diverse populations, and three current letters of reference addressing your success in teaching and scholarship
 * Review of applications will begin September 15
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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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Louisiana State University (LA)

 * Manship School of Mass Communication
 * TT Assistant/Associate Professor in Digital Advertising
 * Teach undergraduate courses in digital advertising and graduate courses in strategic communication, conduct research in his/her field of expertise, and provide service to the Manship School, university, and community. We are particularly interested in candidates with research and teaching interests that involve digital media and/or media effects.
 * This is a nine-month, tenure-track or tenured appointment beginning in Fall 2017.
 * Application deadline is September 16, 2016, or until a candidate is selected.
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Louisiana State University (LA)

 * Manship School of Mass Communication
 * TT Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Media Law
 * Tenure-track professor beginning in January 2017 to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in media law and other mass communication courses, conduct research in her or his area of specialty, and provide service to the Manship School, university, and community. Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. in mass communication or related field, or a J.D. (A.B.D candidates will be considered). The Manship School offers a dual Master’s of Mass Communication/Juris Doctor degree in cooperation with the Paul M. Hebert School of Law. This appointment will be made entirely in the Manship School of Mass Communication.
 * Application deadline is September 16, 2016, or until a candidate is selected.
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Louisiana State University (LA)

 * Manship School of Mass Communication
 * TT Assistant/Associate Professor in Public Relations
 * Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in public relations and strategic communication, conduct research in his/her field of expertise, and provide service to the Manship School, university, and community. We are particularly interested in candidates with research and teaching interests that involve digital media and/or media effects.
 * This is a nine-month, tenure-track or tenured appointment beginning in Fall 2017.
 * Application deadline is September 16, 2016, or until a candidate is selected.
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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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Miami University of Ohio (OH)

 * Media, Journalism and Film
 * Assistant Professor, Strategic Communication, Tenure Track
 * Assistant Professor for a media-oriented program in strategic communication to teach in subject areas that may include advertising and public relations; ethics; global media studies; health and political communication; intercultural communication; journalism; law; media and cultural studies; media industry studies; public and environmental affairs; and rhetoric; maintain active research agenda; provide service to the university.
 * Required: Ph.D. in Strategic Communication, Public Relations, Media Studies, Communication or related discipline; clear scholarly agenda. Strong candidates will have research in new media technologies; media production and/or professional experience.
 * Screening of applications will begin October 1, 2016 and will continue until the position is filled.
 * Submit letter of interest and curriculum vitae to https://miamioh.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobID=3023.
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Miami University of Ohio (OH)

 * Tenure-track Assistant Professor to bridge interdisciplinary undergraduate programs in Film Studies and Comparative Media Studies.
 * The successful candidate will teach core courses in Film Studies and an Introduction to Comparative Media Studies; maintain active research agenda; provide service to the university.
 * Required: Ph.D. in Film Studies or related field by time of appointment; teaching experience, record of scholarly activity, strong research agenda. Strong candidates will have a research focus on U.S. film that bridges film and new media.
 * Submit letter of interest and curriculum vitae to https://miamioh.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobID=3117
 * For inquiries about posting, contact Dr. Kerry Hegarty at hegartkt@miamioh.edu.
 * Screening of applications will begin October 1, 2016 and will continue until the position is filled.
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 * Also posted at Film Studies 2016-2017

Michigan State University (MI)

 * Department of Communication
 * TT Asst. Professor
 * Interpersonal Communication
 * Posting #3850 (https://jobs.msu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=68581)
 * We are particularly interested in scholars who contribute to and test communication theory in interpersonal communication contexts. Qualified applicants should have a social scientific focus, a background in quantitative research methods, and expertise to teach both graduate and undergraduate courses.
 * Review of Applications begins on: 09-01-2016
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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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Rollins College (FL)

 * Department of Communication
 * Tenure-track assistant professor of communication position beginning August, 2017.
 * We are interested in candidates who have demonstrated ability to teach courses in two of our three specializations: health communication, organizational communication and leadership, and/or public relations.
 * The teaching load will normally comprise six courses annually with the possibility of summer teaching, if desired.
 * Review of applications will begin September 16, 2016.
 * Interested candidates must apply online through the Rollins' employment website. Apply link: http://jobs.rollins.edu/cw/en-us/job/492341/assistant-professor-communication
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Salisbury University (MD)

 * Communication Arts Department
 * Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Multimedia Journalism beginning in fall 2017.
 * Primary Job Duties: Teach undergraduate courses in our growing journalism and media tracks. This includes multimedia news writing and production, media management, and other assigned courses demonstrating a variety of skills in the area of expertise. Salisbury University faculty members are expected to demonstrate appropriate levels of scholarly activity, service (contributions to university, professional, and community committees, organizations, and groups), student academic advisement, and effective teaching and classroom management strategies that enhance the success of diverse learners.
 * Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. or ABD in Communication or related field, with strong preference for candidates with a Ph.D. If ABD, the candidate would be hired at the rank of Instructor, with the requirement that doctoral degree is completed within one year of hire date. Applicants must demonstrate experience in print, broadcast, and/or online journalism, and knowledge of relevant hardware and software to incorporate current journalistic practices into classes.
 * Applications received by October 1, 2016 will receive first consideration. Applications are accepted only via Salisbury University's online employment application system. Visit our website: http://www.salisbury.edu/hr/careers/ to apply online.
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Salisbury University (MD)

 * Communication Arts Department
 * Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Media Production beginning in fall 2017.
 * Primary Job Duties: Teach undergraduate courses in our popular media production track. This includes audio production, studio and field video production, and writing for media, and other assigned courses demonstrating a variety of skills in the area of expertise. Salisbury University faculty members are expected to demonstrate appropriate levels of scholarly activity, service (contributions to university, professional, and community committees, organizations, and groups), student academic advisement, and effective teaching and classroom management strategies that enhance the success of diverse learners.
 * Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. or ABD in Communication or related field, with strong preference for candidates with a Ph.D. If ABD, the candidate would be hired at the rank of Instructor, with the requirement that doctoral degree is completed within one year of hire date. Applicants must show evidence of production and aesthetic aspects of media production and knowledge of relevant hardware and software to incorporate current production practices into classes.
 * Applications received by October 1, 2016 will receive first consideration. Applications are accepted only via Salisbury University's online employment system. Visit our website: http://www.salisbury.edu/hr/careers/ to apply online.
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Salisbury University (MD)

 * Communication Arts Department
 * Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Interpersonal & Organizational Communication beginning in fall 2017.
 * Generalist in communication studies to teach undergraduate courses in interpersonal and organizational communication. Courses to be taught include, but are not limited to: introduction to human communication studies, research methods in communication (qualitative and quantitative), managerial communication, applied organizational communication, and other assigned courses demonstrating a variety of skills in the area of expertise.
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 * Applications received by October 1, 2016 will receive first consideration. Applications are accepted only via Salisbury University's online employment application system. Visit our website: http://www.salisbury.edu/hr/careers/
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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

Stanford University (CA)

 * Department of Communication
 * Tenure-Track Assistant Professorship in Technology, Media and Behavior
 * We are interested in a range of empirical areas including but not limited to social media, virtual experiences, interactive games, behavior tracking, interfaces and media related to autonomous driving, mobile devices, network analysis, sensors and robotics. Theoretical areas and methods of interest include but are not limited to media psychology, computation, self-presentation, language, learning, behavior change, emotions, trust and privacy, neuroscience, and persuasion.
 * A recent PhD in Communication or relevant area by September 1, 2017 is required.
 * The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in Communication at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.
 * For full consideration, please submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter outlining your qualifications and research interests, a teaching statement of up to three pages along with teaching evaluations, an article-length writing sample, and three letters of recommendation, via Academic Jobs Online.
 * Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2016.
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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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SUNY Oswego (NY)

 * Department of Communication Studies
 * Tenure track Assistant Professor position in New Media and Digital Media Production.
 * Date of Appointment: August 2017
 * Description of Responsibilities: Will combine practical and theoretical specialties in digital media production and internet studies. Research and teaching interests will focus on theory, history and analysis of new media and digital technology; the role of social and networked media in contemporary culture; and/or digital cultures. Will teach introductory media courses, integrated media writing and design, and courses in specialty area, with the possibility of teaching graduate production courses. Will also engage in scholarly research and/or creative activity. Active involvement in academic advisement and departmental service is expected.
 * Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in mass communication, new media or related field is required. ABD candidates that will complete their degree by January 2018 will be considered. Expertise in teaching digital media design, production and writing. Must have evidence of discipline-related scholarship and/or creative activity, as well as evidence of teaching effectiveness.
 * Preferred Qualifications: Professional experience in writing for new media, digital news production, or a record of work in media convergence/social media. Previously demonstrated excellence in teaching. Ability to incorporate issues of gender, race/ethnicity, and/or comparative global perspectives into course materials
 * Application Instructions: http://oswego.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp
 * Link to Ad: INDEED.COM
 * Open Until Filled (posted Aug. 17, 2016)
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SUNY Oswego (NY)

 * Department of Communication Studies
 * Tenure track Assistant Professor in Broadcasting and Mass Media Production
 * Date Posted: August 18, 2016
 * Review Date: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
 * Description of Responsibilities: Will teach a variety of courses within the broadcasting and mass communication major with an emphasis in video production. Courses may include introduction to video production, post-production and editing, advanced television production, electronic field production, and courses in specialty area. Will also engage in scholarly research and/or creative activity. Active involvement in academic advisement and departmental service is expected.
 * Required Qualifications: An MFA or terminal degree in broadcasting, film production, or related discipline or ABD candidates that will complete their degree by September 1, 2017. Experience in field production, studio production and related equipment.
 * Preferred Qualifications: University level teaching experience, and professional experience in film and/or television production and editing.
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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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Texas A&M University-Texarkana (TX)

 * Associate/Assistant Professor (tenure track) in Communication.
 * Major/Essential Duties of Job: Teaching Communication/Public Speaking.
 * Required Education and Experience: A Ph.D. in Communication or a closely related field is required.
 * Preferred Education and Experience: Successful candidate will have a background in social science research traditions in communication studies and develop graduate courses in our MA Communication program. Successful candidate should also be able to teach courses in our BS in Mass Communication core and in Public Speaking as required. Successful candidate may also complement existing program strengths in areas including but not limited to computer-mediated communication, emerging media, or strategic communication.
 * Application Due: 09/19/2016
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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 Alabama (AL)

 * Department of Journalism and Creative Media
 * Tenure-track assistant professor to teach courses in film and television studies and conduct research in critical humanistic approaches to media.
 * The position begins August 16, 2017.
 * The successful candidate will conduct research and teach courses related to film and television studies. Relevant areas include critical humanistic approaches to: representations of race, gender, and sexuality; histories of media; media industries/cultures of production; global media; new media. Candidates should have earned a doctorate in film and media studies or a closely related area before the start date.
 * 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 September 30; however, applications will be accepted until the search is completed.
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 * Also posted at Film Studies 2016-2017

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 California Davis (CA)

 * Department of Communication
 * TT Asst. or Assoc. Professor
 * Political Communication and Technology
 * Apply for the Political Communication and Technology position at: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF01068.
 * Deadline: October 2, 2016
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University of California Davis (CA)

 * Department of Communication
 * TT Asst. or Assoc. Professor
 * Quantitative Models of Human Communication
 * Apply for the Quantitative Models of Human Communication position at: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF01069.
 * Deadline: November 30, 2016
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University of California, Irvine (CA)

 * Department of Informatics
 * Tenured (associate or full professor) faculty position in digital media, learning, and design.
 * Digital games, online experiences, and social media are transforming learning and educational practices. We seek to expand on our existing strengths in digital media, learning, and design by hiring a scholar with a strong track record in both research and design for online and games-based learning.
 * The department is strongly interdisciplinary, with faculty backgrounds in anthropology, computer science, education, engineering, humanities, media arts, organizational studies, and psychology. This, in no small measure, contributes to our strong international reputation as an innovative site for research and education on information technology and its applications. We wish to add a similarly interdisciplinary perspective on digital media, learning, and design.
 * We are seeking a scholar who brings excellence in research together with a track record in innovative design and demonstrated large-scale social impact. We particularly welcome candidates whose work embodies a strong commitment to educational equity and progressive learning approaches, and who seek to improve diversity and inclusion in these new learning environments.
 * We appreciate work in varied learning settings, both formal and informal, and varied platforms and mediums, which might include digital games, social media, mobile media, and the digital arts. The ideal candidate will also have experience in interdisciplinary collaboration and leading significant projects that cut across research and educational practice.
 * Applicants should have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a relevant field and exhibit a compelling research portfolio as well as a clear vision for teaching. Applicants should also demonstrate a proven track record in funded research activities.
 * Salary and other compensation (including priority access to on-campus faculty housing) are competitive with the nation's finest public universities.
 * All materials must be uploaded at: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/apply/JPF03670
 * The position is for appointment in July 2017. Applications will be accepted until November 14, 2016.
 * Link to Ad: InsideHigherEd
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 * Also posted at New Media and Digital Humanities 2017

University of California, Santa Barbara (CA)

 * Department of Communication
 * Tenure-track faculty position in the area of organizational and/or group communication at the level of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2017.
 * Candidates should have a Ph.D. in communication or a related field and a strong social science background with a record of publishing innovative, empirical research.
 * We seek candidates who can complement and/or add to current research strengths of the department in areas such as social and digital media, teams, knowledge management, social networks, social movements, organizational technologies, alternative forms of organizing, virtual work, diversity, workplace membership and relationships, ethics and social responsibility, global organizing, health-related organizations and other contemporary issues. Candidates will be expected to teach courses at undergraduate and graduate levels and be active in professional and campus service.
 * Applicants should submit a cover letter highlighting qualifications, a curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, three letters of recommendation, and three publications to the appropriate sections of the job search website: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF00763
 * This position will remain open until filled. For primary consideration all application materials, including reference letters, must be received by October 31, 2016.
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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 Houston-Downtown (TX)

 * TT Assistant Professor of Communications Studies in Organizational/Corporate Communication
 * Successful candidates will be expected to: Teach a range of undergraduate communication courses including Communication Theory and Research in Communication Studies, as well as those with a special focus in organizational and corporate communication, such as organizational Communication, Advertising as Communication, Communications and Leadership, and Training and Development. Sustain an active research agenda in Rhetorical Communication. Display an ongoing commitment to committee work and community involvement.
 * Candidates with research interests in an area of Critical Race Studies will be especially attractive. Success with grant writing would be considered advantageous.
 * This appointment will begin in August 2017. Although a PH.D. in Communication Studies is desirable, ABD’s will be considered with the provision that a hiring contract is conditional upon the university receiving proof of completion of the Ph.D. no later than February 1,2017
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University of Houston-Victoria (TX)

 * Full time, tenure track position in Communication at the rank of Assistant Professor.
 * Required qualifications: A doctoral degree or ABD in Communication or a related field; demonstrated excellence in teaching; evidence of scholarly and professional activities; willingness to teach some online courses.
 * Preferred qualifications: ability to work in multi-disciplinary and interdisciplinary setting; experience teaching in human communication; generalist orientation, but with ability to teach intercultural communication and speech; publication record.
 * The appointment is a nine month tenure track position with additional opportunities for summer teaching at attractive salaries. The successful candidate will begin employment in January 2017 or August 2017. The position is based in Victoria, a city of about 60,000 in south Texas.
 * Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. [posted 8/23/16]
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University of Maryland, Baltimore County (MD)

 * Department of Modern Languages, Linguistics, and Intercultural Communication
 * Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor of Intercultural Communication
 * We are searching for a candidate with expertise in any of the following languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Russian or Spanish. Candidates should have in hand a PhD in intercultural communication or a closely related field, experience in intercultural training, and native or near-native proficiency in at least one of the modern languages above.
 * Teaching responsibilities will include courses in intercultural training, other areas of critical intercultural communication, and language courses in the selected candidate’s modern language at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The candidate will also participate in the supervision of theses and scholarly papers in the department’s interdisciplinary MA program in Intercultural Communication.
 * We welcome applications from applied linguistics, translation and transcultural studies, critical intercultural communication, and other fields that engage with intercultural modern language studies.
 * Please submit all materials (including a two-page letter of application, CV, writing sample, unofficial graduate transcripts and three letters of reference) via Interfolio (position number 36255) by October 15, 2016.
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University of Maryland, College Park (MD)

 * Department of Communication
 * Full-time, tenure-track assistant professor position in Communication Science with a specialization in health communication. The starting date for this position is August 15, 2017.
 * The successful candidate will have or show clear promise of a strong research program in health communication employing quantitative research methods. Experience with extramural research funding is highly desirable along with an interest in pursuing extramural funding (e.g., grants and contracts). The successful candidate will have an ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in health communication, communication theory, and quantitative research methods. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Communication or a related field at the time of appointment. They must also have the ability to advise graduate students. Teaching experience at the university level is highly desirable. Candidates who study underserved populations and/or global health issues are especially encouraged to apply.
 * Link to Ad:
 * For best consideration, candidates should submit complete applications by October 1, 2016.
 * Application materials should be submitted to https://ejobs.umd.edu.
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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 Michigan (MI)

 * Department of Communication Studies and School of Information
 * Two positions: Cluster Hires in "Digital Futures" -- both Tenured Associate Professors of either Communication Studies or Information
 * social or behavioral sciences, computer science, or humanities
 * especially interested in qualified applicants whose research addresses important social problems, opportunities, and questions associated with digital media
 * Topical areas include computer-mediated communication, social media, mobile media, ethics and policy, socio-technical systems, computational understandings of digital media generation, distribution, and access, and other important and innovative areas
 * Screening will begin Oct. 1, 2016, and may continue until the position is filled.
 * The anticipated starting date for these university-year appointments is September 1, 2017.
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 * Also posted at New Media and Digital Humanities 2017

University of Minnesota Twin Cities (MN)

 * School of Journalism and Mass Communication
 * Tenure-track faculty position focused on advertising research and scholarship
 * This is a 100%-time position over the nine-month academic year (late-August to late-May) beginning fall semester 2017 (08/28/2017).
 * Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Mass Communication, Advertising, or a closely related field by the date of appointment. Advanced ABD’s may be considered for appointment at the rank of tenure-track instructor with the stipulation that the Ph.D. is conferred in the first year of the appointment. Meaningful professional experience in advertising or a closely related field is highly desirable.
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 * Review of applications will begin October 17, 2016 and continue until the position is filled. Nominations of outstanding potential candidates for this position are welcome.
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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 Nevada Reno (NV)

 * Department of Communication Studies
 * Tenure-track position in Communication Studies at the rank of Assistant Professor in the areas of small group, facilitation, deliberation, business communication, crisis communication, or organizational communication to start Fall 2017.
 * Successful applicants should have an active research program in their areas of specialization, and will teach a 2/3 load of undergraduate and graduate courses.
 * Applicants should hold a PhD degree in communication studies or closely related field at the time of application (ABDs will be considered but the requirements for the degree must be completed by August 1, 2017). An active program of research, including grant activity and publication, is expected.
 * Preferred Qualifications: All methodological backgrounds (quantitative, qualitative, or critical) are welcomed, and preference will be given to those who specialize in deliberation, facilitation, small group, or business communication. Preference will also be given to social justice oriented scholars, who might engage with dialogic interpersonal methodologies and/or community-engaged research with marginalized communities.
 * Applicants should submit the following materials electronically by September 23, 2016: application letter, CV, teaching philosophy (limit 2 pages) and statement of teaching effectiveness, and contact information for 3 references. For the statement of teaching effectiveness, please summarize past teaching evaluations (do not send original evaluations; limit summary to no more than 5 pages).
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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 San Francisco (CA)

 * MA in Professional Communication Program
 * Assistant Professor, Renewable Term, Rhetoric and Language
 * Renewable full-time term Assistant Professor position that begins the Spring semester of 2017 or the Fall Semester of 2017.
 * This position seeks candidates either from the fields of Technical Communication or Health Communication.
 * The successful candidate will be expected primarily to teach graduate courses and provide service to the Master of Arts in Professional Communication program with secondary responsibilities for undergraduate instruction and department service.
 * The teaching load for this position is three courses for each semester. The courses in the MA program are 3-units and undergraduate courses are 4-units per course. The successful candidate may be granted some course release units to compensate for the additional program service duties. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to engage in service to the College and the University.
 * PhD in Rhetoric, Communication, Technical Communication, or Health Communication is preferred, but ABD candidates (completion of Ph.D. by Fall of 2017 required) or those with an MA in and experience with Rhetoric, Communication, Technical Communication, Health Communication, or a closely-related area, such as English with emphasis in rhetoric, technical or health communication will be considered. Industry-related experience is a plus.
 * Applications must be submitted online at https://gnosis.usfca.edu/search.
 * For full consideration, application should be submitted by September 19, 2016.
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University of South Carolina (SC)

 * School of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of South Carolina
 * Tenure-track assistant professor in public relations and a tenure-track assistant professor in advertising to join the faculty in August 2017.
 * Assistant Professor in Public Relations – We are looking for a candidate with a Ph.D. and significant professional experience (a minimum of five years is ideal), but will consider candidates with a master’s degree and significant national professional experience in public relations. The ideal candidate will have a commitment to teaching public relations campaigns, writing, management, and other courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, based on need and expertise. Candidates with a Ph.D. are expected to demonstrate a strong record of scholarly research. Candidates without a Ph.D. should possess a record of high profile professional work, and would be expected to engage in significant scholarship or creative activities in public relations. Teaching and research expertise in strategic planning, monitoring and creative use of digital public relations — web, social media, and mobile — will be a plus. We are also interested in candidates with a willingness to advise public relations student organizations (e.g., PRSSA, IABC). ABDs are welcome to apply.
 * Assistant Professor in Advertising – We are looking for a candidate to fill a position in advertising and brand communications. The ideal candidate will be able to teach Media Analysis and have expertise in Media Flight Plan or other media planning programs. Digital/search/social expertise is a plus. Candidates with a Ph.D. are expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to scholarly research. ABDs are welcome to apply.


 * Review of applications will begin October 5.
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University of Southern California (CA)

 * Assistant/Associate Professor of Communication (Open Rank)
 * Open-rank search for a scholar in the area of community and/or civic engagement (preference for an experienced Assistant Professor or recently tenured Associate Professor). S/he should have earned a Ph.D. in Communication or in a related discipline.
 * We seek a colleague whose scholarship expands theoretical knowledge of community and/or civic engagement, and whose work creates new and high-impact insights at the intersection of civic engagement and policy that address contemporary societal issues and have practical, real-world applications.
 * The ideal candidate has a broad interpretation of community and/or engagement and social change, embraces multiple methods, has a proven record of successfully leading partnerships with change-oriented community organizations, works with issues of diversity, and will teach classes and mentor student projects at undergraduate and graduate levels.
 * In order to be considered for this position, all candidates must apply via the USC Employee Recruitment Services website at the following link http://jobs.usc.edu/postings/73297.
 * Review of applications will commence on September 15, 2016 and continue until the position is filled or the search closed.
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University of Toronto Mississauga (CAN)

 * Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology
 * Tenure-stream appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Critical Computation and New Media. This appointment will begin July 1, 2017.
 * We seek candidates with research expertise in Critical Computation and New Media, focusing on epistemological considerations surrounding computational intelligence and new media, the politics embedded in algorithms and code, media history, limits and/or comparative technologies of computation, and software studies related to new media.
 * Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in media studies, communication, science and technology studies, or a related field with an emphasis on computation and new media, by date of appointment or shortly thereafter, and demonstrate excellence in research and teaching.
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 * To be considered for this position, all application materials must be submitted online by October 3, 2016.
 * To apply, visit: https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?job=1600957.
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University of Toronto Mississauga (CAN)

 * Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology
 * Tenure-stream appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Media and Environment.
 * This appointment will begin July 1, 2017.
 * We seek candidates with research expertise in Media and Environment, who approach media from the angle of their political dimension and/or materiality, covering: anthropogenic climate change or urban environmental degradation; the role of media in colonial extractive economies; the environmental impact of digital technologies; or the re-appropriation of media for environmental justice. Applicants must have a Ph.D. with a focus on media and environment in media studies, environmental studies, science and technology studies, geography, or communication, or a related field, by date of appointment or shortly thereafter, and demonstrate excellence in research and teaching.
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 * To be considered for this position, all application materials must be submitted online by October 3, 2016.
 * To apply, visit: https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?job=1600958.
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University of Toronto Mississauga (CAN)

 * Institute of Communication, Culture, Information and Technology
 * Teaching-stream appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream in the area of Digital Technologies
 * This appointment will begin July 1, 2017.
 * We seek candidates with expertise in Digital Technologies who integrate media theory and digital production with pedagogical research. Candidates must either have: a Ph.D. in computer science, digital humanities, or a specialization in digital technologies, by the time of appointment or soon thereafter; or any combination of an advanced degree and creative professional work in the area of Digital Technologies. Candidates must also have a record of excellence in teaching, and a demonstrated commitment to pedagogical enquiry, curriculum development, and teaching innovation. Evidence of excellence and commitment will be demonstrated by strong letters of reference, teaching evaluations, and the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application.
 * Link to Ad:
 * To be considered for this position, all application materials must be submitted online by October 3, 2016.
 * To apply, https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?job=1600974
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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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University of Wisconsin - Parkside (WI)

 * Communication Department
 * Assistant Professor with specialization in New Media to begin in August, 2017.
 * The candidate will be able to contribute to the development of one or more additional areas in the department including: social media, digital media production, civic media, community and civic engagement, digital storytelling, digital performance, and health communication. The department places a high value on issues of social justice and diversity as well as service-learning and online teaching and so seeks a colleague who can contribute to those emphases.
 * The primary responsibility of the position is teaching undergraduate students, including advising students (typical credit load for faculty members is 24-credits). Faculty are also expected to engage in scholarship through research publication and perform other duties as assigned.
 * Applications submitted by Friday, October 7, 2016 will have full consideration; position is open until filled.
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University of Wisconsin - Parkside (WI)

 * Communication Department
 * Assistant Professor of Strategic Communication
 * Required: Ph.D. from an accredited program in Communication or related field at time of employment or obtained within one year of start of employment. Coursework, scholarship, and/or teaching experience in strategic communication. Able to contribute to one or more of the following areas: public relations, organizational consulting, leadership, conflict transformation, crisis communication, health communication. Able to contribute to program emphases in social justice, diversity, community-based learning and/or online instruction
 * ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach 24-credits per academic year for college undergraduate students, including performing associated responsibilities such as class preparation and assessment of student learning
 * Applications received by October 7, 2016, are ensured full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.
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Western Carolina University (NC)

 * Communication Department
 * Assistant Professor of Communication and Broadcasting
 * The Department of Communication at Western Carolina University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of communication and broadcasting. Applicants with a Ph.D. in Communication, or closely related field, with content creation experience for either journalism or sports are desired. A Master’s degree with significant television industry experience considered. Applicants must have college teaching experience. Expertise in Internet distribution, social media, and new technology are highly desirable. Western Carolina University is part of the University of North Carolina system. Located in Cullowhee, NC, WCU is situated in a beautiful valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains, 52 miles west of Asheville and near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. From its 600-acre main campus, through programs in Asheville, at various community colleges and online, WCU serves approximately 10,000 students.
 * Deadline: Open until filled
 * Link to Ad: https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/4369
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West Virginia University (WV)

 * Department of Communication Studies
 * Tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning January 2017.
 * Candidates must have a completed doctorate in Communication Studies or a closely related field, an active research program in the general area of health communications with promise for regular publication and external funding, and the ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels in various formats including online formats.
 * Anticipated areas of teaching include: health communication, health communication campaigns, strategic communication, research methods, and other areas consistent with departmental need and candidate interest. Our Department offers degrees at the BA, MA, and PhD level.
 * To apply for this position, please visit http://jobs.wvu.edu and navigate to the position title listed above. Upload a letter of application describing research and teaching interests, graduate transcripts, and vita. In addition, arrange to have three letters of reference sent to Department Chair Matthew Martin at mmartin@wvu.edu. For additional information contact Dr. Martin at this email address or by telephone at (304) 293-3905.
 * Screening of applicants will begin on September 1 and continue until the position is filled.
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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.
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 * 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

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 * 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: 6
 * Ph.D. in hand; in NTT academic position, seeking both TT and NTT positions:1
 * Ph.D. in hand, in TT academic position, seeking another TT position: 1
 * Ph.D. in hand, in NTT academic position, seeking both TT and postdocs: 2
 * Ph.D in hand, not currently in an academic position:
 * Postdoc: 1
 * Research Scientist:
 * Lecturer:
 * Associate Researcher:
 * Visiting Assistant Professor: 1
 * Assistant Professor: 5
 * Assistant Professor (CLA, NTT):
 * Associate Professor: 1
 * 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
 * Ph.D. in hand, no jay oh be.

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: 2
 * Journalism:
 * Journalism / New Media: 2
 * 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: 2
 * Risk and crisis:
 * Performance Studies:
 * Political Communication: 1
 * PR:
 * Marketing:
 * Sub-Specialty, Television Studies: 1
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 * Strategic Communication:
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 * Tech Comm and Medical Rhetoric: 2
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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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