Communication and Media Studies 2017-2018

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American University (DC)

 * The School of Communication at American University, Washington, D.C., invites applications for a full-time, tenured or tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the Communication Studies Division beginning August 1, 2018.
 * Applicants should have a PhD or an anticipated PhD completion by August 2018 in Communication, Media Studies, Science and Technology Studies, or a related field. This search fits the Big Data area in the AU2030 initiative.
 * Our ideal candidate will be an emerging or established thought-leader in the field of Communication or related fields, with a strong record of publication and/or funding. Methodologically, we are looking for a candidate who brings expertise in quantitative, data analytical, mixed, and/or emerging methods. In terms of scholarship, we are looking for a candidate who focuses on the intersection of data, media, and race and identity. Our ideal candidate would also be a strong teacher, with a track record of mentorship at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Newer scholars should indicate an authentic commitment to pedagogy and an active strategy to develop this skill set.
 * Salary and benefits are competitive.
 * Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled, subject to on-going budgetary approval.
 * Please submit applications via: http://apply.interfolio.com/42882. Include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, recent teaching evaluations (when possible), and copies of recent published papers or working papers.
 * Link to Ad: (posted 7/3/17)
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American University (DC)

 * The School of Communication (SOC) at American University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in the field of Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor beginning August 1, 2018. Rank is dependent on experience. Applicants should have a terminal degree in an appropriate field.
 * Candidates should be effective teachers and must be strongly committed to excellence in scholarly research. We welcome applications from candidates engaged in high-quality scholarship in areas focusing on Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality. Candidates also should have expertise in one or more of the following areas as well: emerging media, immersive storytelling, interactive documentary/journalism, or 360 film.
 * This is a joint search with the Journalism and Film & Media Arts divisions in SOC. The successful candidate will be appointed in the division that best suits her/his creative, professional, and scholarly work. The successful candidate will be expected to teach across divisions and to develop and implement courses of interest to all SOC students, regardless of major. In addition to scholarship and teaching, responsibilities include participation in Division, School and University activities.
 * Salary and benefits are competitive.
 * Review of applications will begin Sept. 1, 2017. Please submit applications via: http://apply.interfolio.com/42908. Include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, recent teaching evaluations (when possible), and copies of recent published papers or working papers. Please contact Aisha Green, Faculty Coordinator, 202-885-2133, or aisha@american.edu if you have questions.
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American University (DC)

 * The School of Communication at American University, Washington, D.C., invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Public Communication Division beginning August 1, 2018.
 * We are seeking candidates in the field of strategic or political communication with a demonstrated expertise in the role of data analytics to shape and drive communication campaigns. We are looking for someone whose expertise has gone beyond studying communication to actually using, evaluating and/or applying big data as a tool to create, develop, and implement communication strategies.
 * A successful candidate will demonstrate a deep understanding of – and experience in – the way data analytics are used to identify audiences, shape messages, target media, reach constituencies, and influence strategic decisions. This is not merely a data analytics position; it is a position for a strategic or political communication expert who knows how to use data analytics as an essential resource in communication initiatives and political campaigns.
 * The committee will place a priority on candidates with an advanced degree, professional or applied experience in the field, and a record that documents the impact and significance of their work.
 * Tenure-track faculty are expected to conduct scholarly, professional, or creative work that results in recognition and influence in our field. 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 http://apply.interfolio.com/42957. Include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three references, recent teaching evaluations (when possible), and examples of recent scholarly or professional work. Please contact Aisha Green, Faculty Affairs Coordinator, 202-885-2133 or aisha@american.edu if you have any questions.
 * Link to Ad: (posted 7/3/17)
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Arizona State University (AZ)

 * The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University is seeking two assistant professors to teach and conduct research in digital media and audience engagement. Required qualifications for the assistant professor positions are a Ph.D. with an emphasis on traditional and emerging quantitative and qualitative research techniques, multivariate statistical analysis, analytics tools and software.
 * Application deadline: September 15, 2017, or if not filled, every two weeks thereafter until the search is closed.
 * Please go to https://cronkite.asu.edu/jjobs to read the full announcement.
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Auburn University (AL)

 * The School of Communication and Journalism at Auburn University invites applications for a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor of Journalism beginning fall semester, Aug. 16, 2018.
 * Responsibilities: The candidate’s primary teaching assignments will involve teaching multimedia, design and data visualization. Candidates should be proficient in teaching the Adobe Creative Suite.
 * Applicants may offer other areas of teaching and/or research specialization in journalism, such as international, sport, political, business, photojournalism or media law. The successful candidate will have taught or have an interest in developing online journalism courses and/or study abroad opportunities.
 * Requirements/Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in journalism or mass communication and more than three years of professional television news experience. Outstanding candidates who are in the final stages of dissertation writing (ABD) will be considered. However, appointment to the tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor for an ABD candidate requires the earned doctorate by the Aug. 16, 2018 start date. If the candidate fails to complete the degree by the designated date, the position will revert to an instructor position. The offer will be withdrawn if the Ph.D. is not earned by May 15, 2019. Salary is competitive, dependent on qualifications and contingent on funding. Applicants should have a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching collegiate-level journalism courses and a solid record of scholarly or creative productivity or substantive evidence of research/creative potential. Salary is competitive, dependent on qualifications and contingent on funding.
 * Application: Please go to this website to apply for the position: https://aufacultypositions.peopleadmin.com/
 * Review of applications will begin Sept. 8, 2017, and continue until a candidate is selected.
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California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (CA)

 * The Communication Department in the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) invites applications for a tenure-track position in Interpersonal Communication at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2018.
 * The Position: The faculty member will teach undergraduate courses in Interpersonal Communication, Advanced Interpersonal Communication, Communication: The Dark Side, Communication Theory, and one or more of the following undergraduate courses: Negotiation and Conflict Resolution, Persuasion, Research Methods, Advanced Research Methods, and additional courses in the candidate’s areas of expertise.
 * The position is open until filled. Consideration of completed applications will begin on December 1, 2017. An online application process will be used. To apply, please go directly to http://www.cpp.edu/~class/open-positions/applications/com-interpersonal.shtml.
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California State University-East Bay (CA)

 * Assistant Professor of Communication (Quantitative Methods), Tenure-Track Faculty_18-19 COMM-QUANTMETHODS-TT [Position PS#00003828]
 * DUTIES OF THE POSITION: The successful candidate will teach coursework at all levels in the Department of Communication with a primary focus on quantitative communication research (emphasizing social media content); degree coursework within the three program concentrations of Strategic Communication, Communication and Media Studies, and Digital Media Journalism; and other coursework as assigned. When necessary, the successful candidate will lead in the design and conducting of surveys (and other research) for the Department’s various needs in serving students, and the Department and University’s goals. They will mentor and teach a diverse student body, and is expected to respect the varied (inter)disciplinary specialties represented in the department. In addition to teaching, all faculty have advising responsibilities, assist the Department with administrative and/or committee work, and are expected to assume campus-wide committee responsibilities.
 * DATE OF APPOINTMENT: Fall semester, 2018
 * REQUIRED: Ph.D. in Communication (or a related field) at the time of appointment with an emphasis on content analysis and quantitative methods. ABD candidates may be considered, however, the degree must be in hand at the time of appointment. Demonstrated research record. Evidence of teaching effectiveness.
 * PREFERRED: A contemporary critical focus and an ability to articulate the importance of critical communication research in the classroom. A research emphasis on social media discourse and its socio-cultural implications. An ability to teach, mentor, advise and work with students from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds, graduate students, and generally contribute to student life initiatives on campus.
 * APPLICATION DEADLINE: For full consideration, all applications should be submitted by October 1, 2017. The position will remain open until filled.
 * Link to Apply Online: https://apply.interfolio.com/42088
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Carleton College (MN)

 * Assistant Professor - Women's & Gender Studies and Cinema & Media Studies
 * The Women’s and Gender Studies program (WGST) and Cinema and Media Studies department (CAMS) at Carleton College invites applications for a joint tenure-track position in LGBTQ Studies, starting September 1, 2018. The teaching load is five courses over three ten-week terms—three courses in WGST and two courses in CAMS. We are particularly interested in applicants who will strengthen the departments’ commitments to students from underrepresented groups.
 * To apply, please visit the Carleton College web site at jobs.carleton.edu to complete the online application by submitting a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, two sample syllabi, and contact information for three letters of recommendation by October 1, 2017.  In your letter of application, please describe your preparation for teaching WGST 112 Introduction to LGBTQ Studies as well as additional courses in WGST and CAMS you would like to propose, and your experience advising undergraduate students developing advanced research or analysis papers and projects.
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 * Also posted at Womens/Gender/Queer Studies 2017-2018 and Film Studies 2017-2018

Indiana University (IN)

 * Assistant Professor - The Media School (Media Theory, Culture, and Technology)
 * The Media School at Indiana University Bloomington invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2018.
 * Candidates for this position should have an established record of publication and teaching at the intersection of media theory, culture, and technology. Areas of specialization may include but are not limited to screen studies, emergent media, sound studies, software studies, media history, and technology studies. Digital humanities approaches are welcome.
 * The successful candidate can expect to be working in an innovative, newly-created Media School that brings together cinema and media studies, journalism, communication science, and media production, offering curricular tracks in these areas as well as game design, media management, and media technologies and cultures. The position's duties include teaching, research, and service.
 * The candidate should have a Ph.D. in Media Studies, Film Studies, or a closely related field or be ABD at the time of application.
 * To ensure full consideration, applications should be submitted by October 20, 2017; however, applications will be considered until the position is filled.
 * Interested candidates should review the job description and submit application materials on-line at (http://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/4189). Questions regarding the position or application process should be directed to: Dr. Stephanie DeBoer, The Media School, Indiana University, 940 E. Seventh Street, Bloomington, Indiana 47405-7108 or e-mail sdeboer@indiana.edu
 * See more at: http://mediaschool.indiana.edu/
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 * Also posted at Film Studies 2017-2018

Indiana University (IN)

 * Assistant Professor - The Media School (Environmental Communication)
 * The Media School at Indiana University Bloomington invites applicants for an assistant professor specializing in environmental communication. The School seeks to expand its program of research focused on problems of environmental communication, especially climate change. The School offers an opportunity for those pursuing the social scientific study of science communication with various publics to work in a dynamic interdisciplinary research setting focused on finding solutions to environmental problems. Candidates who approach the study of environmental communication from angles such as risk communication, public opinion, media coverage, and public discussion and deliberation are encouraged to apply. Candidates are expected to develop an internationally significant research program, with the ability to bring important external funding to support research initiatives.
 * This hire is part of Indiana University’s Prepared for Environmental Change Grand Challenges program, which has received multi-million dollars in funding to address issues of environmental change (http://grandchallenges.iu.edu). Grand Challenges are large-scale problems that can only be solved by the application of dedicated research findings across multiple disciplines. The candidate will join a growing community of colleagues across the sciences, social sciences, and humanities and will have opportunities for additional funding through the program.
 * Duties will include teaching, research, and service, as well as participation in the activities of the Grand Challenge project.
 * The candidate should have a Ph. D. in communication or a media related-field, or be ABD at the time of application.
 * Questions regarding the position or application process should be directed to the chair of the search committee: Dr. Paul Wright, The Media School, Indiana University Bloomington or paulwrig@indiana.edu.
 * For Best Consideration Date: 10/20/2017
 * Apply at: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/4193
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Indiana University (IN)

 * Assistant Professor - The Media School (Social Scientist)
 * The Media School at Indiana University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2018. Candidates for this position should have a social science background with a record of publishing innovative media research. We hope to hire a colleague who can build on the Media School’s existing research strengths in areas such as media effects, health communication, media policy, media economics, or political communication. The position’s duties include teaching, research, and service.
 * The candidate should have a Ph. D. in a media related-field or be ABD at the time of application.
 * Questions regarding the position or application process should be directed to the chair of the search committee: Dr. Nicole Martins, The Media School, Indiana University Bloomington or nicomart@indiana.edu.
 * For Best Consideration Date: 10/20/2017
 * Apply at: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/4190
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Indiana University (IN)

 * Assistant Professor - The Media School (Advertising)
 * The Media School at Indiana University Bloomington invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor position in advertising. This is a position for candidates specializing in studying advertising’s evolving and innovative dimensions. The Media School provides a supportive environment for teaching across media disciplines, with advertising as one of its fastest growing areas of undergraduate enrollment. The ideal applicant will have a scholarly program of research focused on advertising, with the ability to teach on the academic as well as the professional side of our curriculum. The successful applicant will be expected to play a role in developing/refining our advertising and strategic communication curriculum, with the ability to teach courses such as Principles of Advertising, Advertising and Consumer Culture, and Advanced Advertising Strategies, but also design innovative courses in their areas of expertise that will advance the professional development of students. Duties will include teaching, research, and service.
 * The candidate should have a Ph. D. in a media related-field or be ABD at the time of application.
 * Questions regarding the position or application process should be directed to the chair of the search committee: Dr. Robert Potter, The Media School, Indiana University Bloomington or rfpotter@indiana.edu.
 * For Best Consideration Date: 10/20/2017
 * Apply at: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/4192
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Kansas State University (KS)

 * The A. Q. Miller School of Journalism and Mass Communications at Kansas State University seeks an innovative and dynamic leader who values excellence in teaching, research, creative productivity and professional practice. The Director reports to the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
 * The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree and show evidence of administrative leadership and knowledge of media industry trends, including strategic communication and cross-platform journalism. Additionally they will be working collaboratively with faculty, both in the school and across disciplines, and with development staff in acquiring new resources.
 * The Director oversees the educational and extracurricular activities of the School. These include student media, the advertising club and the student chapter of PRSSA, the Huck Boyd Center for Community Media, National Headquarters for the Journalism Education Association, and the Great Plains Radio History Symposium. The Director coordinates relationships with KSDB-FM, The Royal Purple yearbook and the Collegian daily newspaper.
 * The Director also coordinates with other departments and colleges on campus, works with the JMC National Advisory Council, professionals and friends of the School, and engages in fundraising efforts for new initiatives, and to increase the School’s endowment. The Director should maintain an active research agenda.
 * For more information on the School, please go to our website located at: http://jmc.k-state.edu/
 * Special Instructions to Applicants: Submit application, letter of interest, curriculum vita, KSU application and evidence of scholarly activities. Applicants will need to upload a cover letter addressing qualifications and skills related to the position, a resume or curriculum vita listing education and employment history and five professional references including name, address, phone number (cell number if appropriate) and email address.
 * Screening of Applications Begins: October 10, 2017
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Northwestern University (IL)

 * Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications seeks to hire a full-time faculty member (open rank) with expertise in media coverage of sexual and gender minorities for the Daniel H. Renberg Chair. The search is open to academics and journalists.
 * Candidates who are journalists will be expected to produce exemplary coverage of sexual and gender minorities (in any medium) and provide thought leadership surrounding media treatment of these communities. No advanced degree is required for candidates who have distinguished themselves through the quality of their journalism. Preferred candidates will have ten years or more of experience producing high impact journalism or analysis and several years of teaching at the university level.
 * Academic candidates will be expected to conduct and publish innovative research and also engage in thought leadership on gender minorities, sexuality, and media. Medill is a professional school, and thus the successful candidate will be able to integrate theory and professional practice, making research actionable for professionals. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in a relevant field, a record of high impact research in the core areas, and a strong teaching record.
 * Candidates will be expected to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, to continue producing first-rate journalism or research, and to perform professional service within the school, university, and community.
 * Those eligible for appointment on clinical, tenure-track, or tenured basis will be considered. Appointment will begin either on June 1, 2018 or September 1, 2018.
 * Candidates should submit a letter of application, a full CV, and key pieces of professional work/academic research.
 * These materials should be submitted online no later than September 1, 2017 at the following address: Jenna Braunstein, Northwestern University, 1845 Sheridan Road, Fisk Hall, 204, Evanston, IL 60208, jenna-braunstein@northwestern.edu
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Oakland University (MI)

 * The Department of Communication and Journalism at Oakland University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in our new public relations and strategic communication major. The appointment begins August 15, 2018.
 * The position is designed to cultivate the new major. Successful candidates will teach undergraduate courses in the areas of public relations and strategic communication, maintain an active research agenda, and provide leadership and service within the department, college, and university.
 * Teaching responsibilities would include teaching quantitative methods and basic courses in public relations and strategic communication. Professional experience in the PR field is desirable. The ideal candidate will strengthen our existing curriculum by developing new courses in one or more of the following areas: social media, health communication, media technologies and strategic communication.
 * Required qualifications include: a Ph.D. in public relations, strategic communication, or related field at time of appointment; experience teaching undergraduate courses in public relations and strategic communication and demonstrated activity in scholarly arenas, such as conference presentations, publications, or similar, with an articulated research agenda.
 * Interested applicants must submit 1) a CV, 2) a cover letter, 3) a teaching philosophy, (4) a research statement, 5) unofficial transcripts; and 6) three references to the following website: http://jobs.oakland.edu/postings/11474
 * Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by September 15, 2017 will receive the highest priority. Inquiries can be directed to Holly Shreve Gilbert (shreve@oakland.edu).
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Pennsylvania State University (PA)

 * The Department of Communication Arts and Sciences at The Pennsylvania State University seeks to hire a tenure-track assistant or tenured associate professor who will contribute to the department’s scholarly mission and also direct the university’s foundational communication courses, which encompass public speaking, group communication, and message analysis.
 * Responsibilities as Director of Effective Speech Communication include administering the CAS 100 courses, supervising instruction, and training new instructors in communication pedagogy.
 * We welcome applications from individuals whose scholarship and teaching advance rhetorical theory, criticism, or history; who complement and strengthen core interests of the faculty in the department; and who are willing to collaborate with the broader university community, including the Center for Democratic Deliberation, the Center for Humanities and Information, and/or the McCourtney Institute for Democracy.
 * In addition to conducting research and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, responsibilities include course development in the area of specialty, supervision of theses and dissertations, and involvement in other departmental activities. An additional consideration in reviewing candidates is an appreciation for working alongside colleagues in both the humanities and the social sciences.
 * The Ph.D. must be completed by the time of appointment, which is July 1, 2018. Candidates should provide clear evidence of scholarly and teaching excellence and service to the discipline. Please include a letter of application describing research, teaching, and effective mentoring experience; a CV; two representative publications; a 1-page statement of teaching philosophy that addresses the applicant’s perspective on the role of the foundational communication course; and the names of three references who may be contacted to provide letters of recommendation. Inquiries may be sent to Jeremy Engels, Search Committee Chair, at jde13@psu.edu.
 * Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled
 * Apply at: https://psu.jobs/job/72451 (Date Announced: 06/30/2017)
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San Diego State University (CA)

 * The School of Communication at San Diego State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Communication, at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin in the Fall of 2018.
 * The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching the senior Capstone course in Communication and other upper-division courses at the graduate and undergraduate level, as well as directing graduate student theses. The required senior Capstone course emphasizes competencies in the primary learning outcomes across both the generalist communication and health communication majors in the School.
 * Preferred candidates will exhibit a strong record of, or the potential for, grants, publication and teaching in their chosen areas of communication. All methodological approaches to research will be considered.
 * A Ph.D. by date of hire is required; a doctorate in communication is preferred (related degrees or areas of study considered). Salary is competitive.
 * Application screening will begin September 4, 2017, and continue until the position is filled. Submission of application materials before September 4 is recommended to assure consideration in the first round of screening applications.
 * Additional information and full application guidelines are available at interfolio link: http://apply.interfolio.com/42647
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 * Does anyone know what the teaching load will be for this position?
 * Believe that 4/4 load is standard at all CSU campuses, but course releases may be negotiated, particularly pre-tenure. A lot probably depends on the situation of the specific department...
 * Interesting; thank you! ^^
 * The chair for the org comm SDSU search informed me that the load was 3/3
 * Ah, thanks; good to know! That sounds a lot more manageable.

San Diego State University (CA)

 * The School of Journalism and Media Studies at San Diego State University (SDSU) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in public relations at the level of assistant professor, to start August 2018.
 * Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be able to teach in the long term across the undergraduate curriculum in public relations, including public relations writing (including digital/social media), principles of public relations, public relations capstone, and applied research in public relations. The successful candidate also will be able to teach graduate-level courses in public relations, as needed on a rotational basis. In alignment with the University’s teacher-scholar model, the new hire could also teach a dual-level elective fitting the candidate’s area(s) of research interest and his/her research program. The faculty member is expected to have a scholarly research agenda in public relations, to provide service to the School and professional public relations communities, and to serve on master’s thesis and comprehensive examination committees.
 * Required Qualifications: An earned doctorate in public relations, mass communication, communication, or an allied field is required by the position start date. Candidates should have a demonstrated commitment to excellence in both teaching and research, in line with SDSU’s teacher-scholar model. Evidence or promise of a strong research agenda in public relations is required. Ability and interest to teach public relations courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels are required. Relevant professional experience in public relations is required.
 * Desired Qualifications: The ideal candidate should have a track record of teaching public relations courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise for and/or experience in teaching undergraduate courses in public relations writing (including digital/social media), principles of public relations, public relations capstone, and applied research in public relations.
 * Applications: Review of application materials will begin September 1, 2017, and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should apply via Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/42731.
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Santa Clara University (CA)

 * The Department of Communication seeks a Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Digital Filmmaking and New Media Technologies and Practices.
 * We particularly value candidates whose creative projects/research and teaching address one or more of the following aspects of digital filmmaking: film/TV production, virtual reality, fictional narrative production and screenwriting. The new faculty member normally will teach six courses over three quarters, including introductory courses in digital filmmaking, advanced courses in her/his area of specialty, a senior capstone course, and at least one of the following areas of departmental need: global, intercultural, or gender studies.
 * Start Date: September 1, 2018
 * Application Deadline: October 1, 2017 via: https://jobs.scu.edu/postings/6082
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University of Alabama (AL)

 * The Department of Journalism and Creative Media seeks a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor in the area of digital media technology. The position begins August 16, 2018. The successful candidate will pursue research and teaching with a focus on new platforms and technologies in a changing media landscape.
 * Research areas include, but are not limited to, social, mobile and interactive media, and emerging media and identity. Relevant teaching areas include core skills for media technology, and emerging skills and concepts for social media, mobile media, and data and analytics. Collaboration with other College units will be encouraged, including the School of Library and Information Studies and the College’s Digital Media Center, home to three professional media outlets.
 * Candidates should have earned a doctorate in communication 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 August 21; however, applications will be accepted until the search is completed.
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University of British Columbia (CAN)

 * The Faculty of Arts at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver Campus, invites applications for a President’s Excellence Chair in Media Studies, a full-time tenured appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.
 * We are seeking a senior scholar with expertise in Media Studies and the ability to build on growing momentum in this area at UBC and provide intellectual and institutional leadership. The successful candidate will be an outstanding researcher whose scholarship has made a major international impact in the Humanities; be a recognized leader in the field of Media Studies; have a strong record of attracting and super- vising graduate students; excellence in teaching all levels of students; and be pursuing an original and innovative research program in Media Studies.
 * Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a statement (1-2 pages) of teaching interests and accomplishments, a five year research program plan, and names and addresses (e-mail included) of four referees. Applications should be submitted online at http://www.hr.ubc.ca/careers-postings/faculty.php.
 * The closing date for applications is September 30, 2017 or once a suitable candidate is found. Please do not forward applications by e-mail.
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University of Delaware (DE)

 * The University of Delaware invites applications and nominations for the Chair of the Department of Communication.
 * The effective start date is September 1, 2018. The Chair is appointed for a renewable five-year term.
 * The ideal candidate should have Ph.D., a strong record of scholarship commensurate with that of a tenured full professor, as well as extensive teaching, and professional service; demonstrated evidence of academic leadership at the department, college, or university level; faculty level experience with graduate studies; a well-developed commitment to diversity; and the desire to play a senior leadership role in the College of Arts and Sciences.
 * Using the Interfolio® online system at UD (https://apply.interfolio.com/38593), applicants should submit a cover letter outlining interest in the position and relevant administrative experience; a statement of one's research, teaching and administrative philosophy; and a current CV including evidence of an academic record that qualifies for appointment of a named university professor. Letters of recommendation may be requested later.
 * Review of applications will begin on September 30, 2017, and will continue until the position is filled. Please email questions, but not application materials, to the attention of John Ernest, Chair of the Search Committee (jrernest@udel.edu).
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University of Georgia (GA)

 * The Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia invites applications for a tenure-track position in the Department of Journalism to begin in August 2018.
 * Assistant Professor. Salary competitive.
 * The assistant professor must have a teaching and research concentration in, and a commitment to, mass communication and journalism. We seek excellence in scholarship befitting a major research institution and expertise in visual journalism, especially, but not limited to, photojournalism and multimedia journalism.
 * A PhD or MFA in mass communication or a related field expected by the time of hire, and required within nine months of hire. Evidence and strong promise of sustained research productivity required, as is the ability to mentor and direct graduate students. A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in journalism is preferred.
 * Applicants should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vita, and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three references to: http://facultyjobs.uga.edu/postings/2262. We encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds to apply.
 * Screening of applications will begin October 15, 2017, and will continue until the position is filled. Questions may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Barry Hollander (barry@uga.edu).
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University of Illinois at Chicago (IL)

 * The University of Illinois at Chicago's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, in conjunction with the Diaspora Studies Cluster Initiative, is pleased to announce an open-ranked, tenure stream faculty position in Expressive and Creative Arts and Cultures in Africa and Its Diaspora.
 * This search is part of a multiple-hire cluster initiative in Diaspora Studies, exploring the complex, multi-faceted, and multi-directional frictions and flows, displacements and mobilities, that have accompanied the slave trade, globalization, imperialism, and neoliberalism, man-made and natural disasters, in modern world history.
 * We are looking for someone whose research and writing explores an aspect of African and African diaspora cultural and artistic flows, innovations, syncretisms, and hybridities. We are particularly interested in scholars whose work is substantially focused on African diasporas outside of the United States. A successful candidate will be able to teach advanced graduate courses in their areas of expertise, as well as general education survey courses.
 * The ideal candidate's fields of expertise will complement existing course offerings and areas of specialization at UIC. Appointment will be jointly in the Department of African American Studies, and one of the following departments: Anthropology, English, Communication, Art History and Museum and Exhibition Studies.
 * Complete Applications submitted by August 1, 2017 will be given full consideration. Applicants should submit an application online at https://jobs.uic.edu, click on the job board and the position, and upload a CV, a cover letter describing research trajectory, teaching philosophy, history of service and community engagement, as well as the names and contact information for three referees. Candidates should have an earned Ph.D., MFA, or commensurate evidence of creative and / or artistic accomplishments at the time of appointment, demonstrated teaching ability, a history of community engagement, and evidence of scholarly and/or creative productivity.
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 * Also posted at African American 2018, Cultural Anthropology 2017-2018, Art History 2017-2018 and Ethnic Studies 2017-2018

University of Massachusetts Amherst (MA)

 * Department of Communication at the University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks a Health Communication scholar whose research and teaching focus on cultures, discourses, and practices of health with a preferred focus on race, equity, and inclusion. We seek a colleague whose work complements and extends the traditions in the department, which include critical cultural studies; language & social interaction; media, technology, & policy; and rhetoric and performance. Additionally, the Department is interested in candidates who have demonstrated ability to contribute to the inclusive excellence and diversity mission of the department, college and university in research, teaching, and/or outreach.
 * The rank will be at the Assistant Professor level.
 * The position will begin Sept. 1, 2018 and will include responsibilities for teaching and supervision at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The ability to collaborate on and eventually lead interdisciplinary, grant-funded projects is desirable.
 * Requirements: A completed PhD in Communication or closely allied field is required by the start of the appointment.
 * Review of applications will begin on October 10, 2017 and will continue until the position is filled.
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University of Memphis (TN)

 * The University of Memphis Department of Communication is seeking a Department Chair beginning August, 2018. With focus areas including rhetoric and media studies, health and relational communication, and film and video production, the department seeks an applicant with a national reputation who has made a significant contribution to the discipline of Communication. The accomplishments of candidates for this position must reflect their commitment to working with an inclusive student population, and their ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University.
 * The Chair is responsible for leading the department in strategic planning and curriculum development at the undergraduate and graduate levels, recruitment, external funding efforts, community engagement, supervision and evaluating faculty and staff, and stewarding on-site campus locations, including online programming. The Chair will teach two courses per academic year and serve on graduate committees, including directing PhD dissertations. The Chair represents the Department in the College of Communication and Fine Arts, the University, and the Memphis community and is charged with leading processes that shape the curriculum and articulate the departmental and college mission to internal and external constituencies.
 * Minimum Position Qualifications: Applicants must hold a PhD in Communication or a related field appropriate to the Department’s profile, have a strong record of scholarship, experience teaching and advising at the graduate and undergraduate levels and provide clear evidence of administrative experience in the areas of strategic planning, curriculum development and assessment, budgeting, external funding, recruitment, personnel and external relations. Demonstrated achievement and national distinction in the candidate’s area of specialty must be sufficient to warrant appointment at the rank of Professor with tenure.
 * Applications will be accepted until October 1, 2017. Skype interviews with short listed candidates are anticipated to take place between October 7-15, and on-site interviews willl be held during the week of October 29th. Appointment begins August 2018.
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 * This job was advertised last year. Does anyone know what's going on? I applied last year but never heard anything.
 * There were several U. Memphis positions posted at Communication and Media Studies 2016-2017, but don't think any of them was for Chair? Possible that this is a new position?

University of Pennsylvania (PA)

 * The University of Pennsylvania’s Annenberg School for Communication is seeking to fill one tenured (Associate Professor or Full Professor) and one tenure track (Assistant Professor) faculty position in the area of “communication and culture.”
 * Preference will be given to scholars whose research and teaching include innovative approaches to the study of gender, sexuality, race, and/or ethnicity, as well as those whose work includes a global, transnational, or comparative dimension. Specific areas of focus may include but are not limited to algorithmic culture and platform studies; mobility and migration; technology and identity; and digital culture production. We are searching for candidates who address these or other issues using qualitative methods.
 * Applicants must hold a Ph.D. (in Communication or a related field or discipline) and have a strong record of teaching and research. Responsibilities include conducting a program of research and publication, teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels (including supervising doctoral dissertations), and contributing service to the school and university.
 * Submit letter of interest, curriculum vitae, three names of references, and up to three articles, chapters or other research to Professor Michael X. Delli Carpini, Walter H. Annenberg Dean, Annenberg School for Communication, University of Pennsylvania, 3620 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6220 via https://facultysearches.provost.upenn.edu/postings/1147.
 * To receive full consideration, applications should be received by Monday, September 4, 2017.
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University of Texas at Austin (TX)

 * The Stan Richards School of Advertising & Public Relations in the Moody College of Communication at The University of Texas at Austin seeks applicants for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to begin Fall 2018. We are seeking an outstanding scholar, teacher, mentor, and practitioner with relevant expertise and interest in multicultural issues in advertising, public relations, consumer behavior and/or persuasive communication. We are foremost interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching, research, and service. Salary is competitive.
 * For more information see: Stan Richards School of Advertising & Public Relations: http://advertising.utexas.edu/ Moody College of Communication: http://moody.utexas.edu/
 * Applicants should have a Ph.D. in advertising, public relations, telecommunication, mass communication, strategic communication, marketing, or a related field (or be a candidate near completion of the Ph.D.), with evidence of outstanding research, teaching, service, and grant potential.
 * Interested applicants should submit a letter of application, current curriculum vita, list of references, representative scholarly publications, statement of research interests, and a teaching statement. Three confidential letters of recommendation are also requested. Applications must be made via Interfolio's ByCommittee solution. If you do not have a Dossier account with Interfolio, you will be prompted to create one prior to applying for the position.
 * Review of applications will begin September 15, 2017 and will continue until the position has been filled. Proof of conferred degree and a background check will be conducted on the applicant selected. Questions can be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Lee Ann Kahlor at: Kahlor@austin.utexas.edu.
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University of Tulsa (OK)

 * The University of Tulsa’s Department of Media Studies invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Media Studies, commencing August 2018. Ph.D. is required.
 * We seek a candidate who specializes in information in a globally mediated context and someone who is able to teach our students how to think about a 21st century world lit up by technology and buffeted by the constant movement of information. Broadly interpreted, this would mean a familiarity with quantitative methodologies and/or interest in data and the study of modern culture and the world. Areas of interest might include, but are not limited to, information flows, transnational media, digital data infrastructures, critical economic development studies, digital currencies, the use of algorithms in the construction of social identity, creative and cultural industries, and global cultures and identities, as well as regional area interests in Africa, Asia, the Americas, the Middle East, or the Russian Commonwealth. We especially welcome candidates capable of articulating their own distinct vision for media studies at TU.
 * The Department of Media Studies is part of the Kendall College of Arts & Sciences, one of five colleges at The University of Tulsa (TU). TU, one of the oldest private educational institutions in Oklahoma, had an enrollment in fall 2016 of 4,671 students. The U.S. News and World Report ranks TU in the top 50 private schools in the United States. Information about TU and the Kendall College of Arts & Sciences programs may be found at http://artsandsciences.utulsa.edu.
 * Tulsa, nestled in the rolling green hills of northeastern Oklahoma, is one of the most livable and affordable cities in the United States with a lively arts and cultural scene; a metropolitan population of over 930,000; and a cost of living index of 85% of the national average.
 * Review of applications will begin August 31, 2017, and will continue until the position is filled.
 * Please submit the following documents as a single pdf in the order listed to [mailto:media-studies@utulsa.edu media-studies@utulsa.edu]: (1) a cover letter that addresses research and teaching interests and plans (three pages maximum), (2) a curriculum vita, and (3) names and complete contact information for at least three references. Additional portfolio materials may be requested.
 * Send email inquiries to Dr. Ben Peters, Search Committee Chair, at ben-peters@utulsa.edu.
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University of Tulsa (OK)

 * The University of Tulsa’s Department of Media Studies invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Media Studies conversant with rhetoric and persuasion, advertising, and strategic communication, commencing August 2018. Ph.D. is required.
 * The department seeks a candidate who can complement the strengths of the scholarly faculty who have specializations in digital studies, screen cultures and identities, political communication, journalism, and media and social thought. Given that the Department of Media Studies encompasses media history, criticism, and theory, with an emphasis on social, political, and cultural contexts, the successful candidate should have an interest in critical and historically informed questions concerning persuasion, broadly understood, in the modern media environment.
 * Responsibilities include developing and shaping a curriculum that both critically approaches and contributes to our nationally-recognized advertising program. Related interests may include (but are by no means limited to) propaganda, rhetoric, narrative, storytelling, new media, data analytics, science and technology studies, strategic health communication, and neuroscience. Ability to teach quantitative or qualitative research methods is also welcomed. We especially encourage candidates capable of articulating critical approaches to teaching advertising at TU.
 * The Department of Media Studies is part of the Kendall College of Arts & Sciences, one of five colleges at The University of Tulsa (TU). TU, one of the oldest private educational institutions in Oklahoma, had an enrollment in fall 2016 of 4,671 students. The U.S. News and World Report ranks TU in the top 50 private schools in the United States. Information about TU and the Kendall College of Arts & Sciences programs may be found at http://artsandsciences.utulsa.edu.
 * Tulsa, nestled in the rolling green hills of northeastern Oklahoma, is one of the most livable and affordable cities in the United States with a lively arts and cultural scene; a metropolitan population of over 930,000; and a cost of living index of 85% of the national average.
 * Review of applications will begin August 31, 2017, and will continue until the position is filled.
 * Please submit the following documents as a single pdf in the order listed to [mailto:media-studies@utulsa.edu media-studies@utulsa.edu]: (1) a cover letter that addresses research and teaching interests and plans (three pages maximum), (2) a curriculum vita, and (3) names and complete contact information for at least three references. Additional portfolio materials may be requested.
 * Send email inquiries to Dr. Mark Brewin, Search Committee Chair, at mark-brewin@utulsa.edu
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University of Utah (UT)

 * The University of Utah Film & Media Arts Department invites applications and nominations for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor with a specialization in Media Arts Production, to begin July 2018.
 * The successful candidate’s creative work and teaching will address media production across a variety of platforms and modes of storytelling. These may include, but are not limited to, animation; games; virtual reality; or interactive, mobile, social, or trans- media. The successful candidate will play a role in revising and developing curriculum that addresses multiple platforms and approaches to storytelling. Applicants should have a terminal degree and/or a significant record of achievement in their field, a body of creative work and experience teaching at the college level. We especially welcome applicants who teach critical concepts in their production courses.
 * Applicants must submit a letter of interest addressing creative work and teaching, including specific courses they are prepared to teach; a CV; 3-5 examples of recent creative works in a pdf with embedded links; and three letters of recommendation . Questions about the position are welcome, and can be directed to Sterling Van Wagenen, Search Committee Chair, Sterling.vanwagenen@utah.edu.
 * Review of applications will begin September 5, 2017 (eight weeks from first ad), and will continue until the position is filled.
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University of Wisconsin - Madison (WI)

 * UW-Madison’s Department of Life Sciences Communication (LSC), located in the College of Agricultural & Life Sciences (CALS), seeks applications for a tenure track assistant professor in strategic communication in the life sciences.
 * The successful candidate will conduct research in strategic and/or marketing communication, ideally using as contexts of inquiry one or more of CALS key strategic areas (health, food, bioenergy, climate change, community development, ecosystems; for more information see http://www.cals.wisc.edu/departments/office-of-dean-and-director-2/cals-strategic-planning/basic-sciences/).
 * The candidate will teach LSC undergraduate courses in the area of marketing communication in the life sciences and in the fast-expanding CALS Certificate in Business Management for Agricultural & Life Sciences. The candidate will also advise Masters and Ph.D. students and teach graduate level courses in their area of expertise in LSC’s M.S. programs and in our Ph.D. program (jointly administered with UW’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication), one of the most highly-ranked graduate programs in communication internationally. Ability to work in interdisciplinary settings and willingness to work with units across CALS will make this new colleague a perfect addition to CALS faculty.
 * For more details and to apply, visit http://jobs.hr.wisc.edu/cw/en-us/job/495521/assistant-professor-science-communication
 * The review process will begin September 15, 2017 and continue until the position is filled.
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University of Zurich (Switzerland)

 * The University of Zurich invites applications for an Assistant Professorship with Tenure Track in Political Communication.
 * The position should be filled as soon as possible. After two temporary three-year contracts the position will become tenured on the condition that the candidate passes the evaluation process.
 * The successful candidate comes with a record of excellence in researching the contents of political communication messages and/or their consumption and effects. Special emphasis should be placed on digital political communication (such as social media). Candidates should be prepared to teach also general courses in the field of mass communication, including introductory and method courses in our Bachelor’s and Master’s study program. They should also relate their teaching and research to Switzerland. The successful candidate is expected to be highly qualified in empirical methods of the social sciences. Further information about the Institute of Mass Communication and Media Research (IPMZ) where the position will be based can be found at http://www.ipmz.uzh.ch/en.html.
 * Candidates should hold a PhD degree at the time of application and have an excellent record of academic achievements in the relevant field. Teaching may be carried out in English. Non-German speaking candidates are expected to acquire a working knowledge of German within the first three years of appointment. In order to increase the number of women in leading academic positions, we specifically encourage women to apply.
 * The closing date for applications is July, 30 2017 Details on the application procedure are available on http://www.phil.uzh.ch/jobs.html. For further information please contact Prof. Dr. Frank Esser (frank.esser@uzh.ch).
 * This position opens on as soon as possible
 * More information: Prof. Frank Esser (frank.esser@uzh.ch)
 * Application: http://www.phil.uzh.ch/jobs.html
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University of Zurich (Switzerland)

 * The University of Zurich invites applications for a Professorship in Mass Communication with focus on Media Politics / Media Governance.
 * The position should be filled by February 1, 2019. Depending on the qualifications of the appointee, the professorship will take the form of a chair or an assistant professorship with tenure track.
 * To qualify for the position, applicants must have distinct research and teaching qualifications within media policy and media governance in the context of different media systems from a social scientific perspective. Applicants are expected to have a high-quality international research profile. An emphasis on Internet governance is of advantage. The candidate is expected to represent the discipline of communications to its full extent and to participate in teaching introductory level courses and lectures.
 * Candidates should hold a PhD degree at the time of application and have an excellent record of academic achievements in the relevant field. Non-German speaking candidates are expected to acquire a working knowledge of German within the first three years of appointment. In order to increase the number of women in leading academic positions at the University of Zurich, we specifically encourage women to apply.
 * The closing date for applications is August 6, 2017. Details on the application procedure are available on http://www.phil.uzh.ch/jobs.html. For further information please contact Prof. Dr. Michael Latzer (m.latzer@ipmz.uzh.ch).
 * More information: Prof. Dr. Michael Latzer (m.latzer@ipmz.uzh.ch)
 * E-Mail: facultypositions@phil.uzh.ch
 * Application: http://www.phil.uzh.ch/jobs.html
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Virginia Commonwealth University (VA)

 * The Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture at Virginia Commonwealth University invites applications for three full-time faculty positions.
 * Position (A) – Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Advertising Strategy (commencing August 16, 2018): This tenure-track position requires a master’s degree or a Ph.D. in mass communications or a related field (ABD, with expected completion by August 15, 2018, is considered). Ideal candidates should have college-level teaching experience in advertising strategy with a track record of inspiring others to reach their full potential and an established research agenda or professional focus in advertising strategy (including consumer research, data analytics, competitive analysis, and marketing strategy) with the expectation of continued productivity at a high level. Expertise in one of the School’s existing focus areas (such as health communications, innovative digital media, or international media) or experience in producing award-winning advertising work is desirable.
 * Position (B) – Tenure-track Associate or Assistant Professor in Public Relations (commencing August 16, 2018): This tenure-track position requires a Ph.D. in mass communications or a related field (ABD, with expected completion by August 15, 2018, is considered for an appointment at the Assistant Professor level). The ideal candidate should have college/university-level teaching experience and professional experience and teach courses in digital media, research, writing, graphic design, campaigns, international public relations, and/or strategic public relations at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. For consideration for an appointment at the Associate Professor level, a candidate will be required to have a well-developed scholarly/research portfolio with evidence of multi-disciplinary applications and external grant funding appropriate to complement and expand existing expertise in the School. For consideration for an appointment at the Assistant Professor level, a candidate will be required to have an established research agenda, clear potential for external funding and traditional research or creative expression to complement and expand existing expertise in the School.
 * Position (C) – Full-time, non-tenure-track Instructor in Public Relations (commencing January 16, 2018): Candidates for this term position must have: (1) a master’s degree in public relations or in a related field; (2) a proven track record of inspiring, guiding, and mentoring others to reach their full potential; and (3) high expectations for students. Successful college teaching experience is highly preferred. Course content will include (but is not limited to) PR graphics and production. Other courses could include digital media, research, writing, campaigns, international public relations, and/or strategic public relations. Candidates should have significant professional experience using the Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop as well as expertise in the areas of photographic composition, electronic newsletter design and distribution, website production, and video storytelling.


 * Apply online at https://www.vcujobs.com/. For full consideration, application must be completed by September 15, 2017; position remains open until filled.
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Wentworth Institute of Technology (MA)

 * Assistant Professor - Communications and Media
 * The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences seeks applications from scholars and teachers in the field of Communications and Media. Appointee will teach, conduct research, and develop creative projects with colleagues across the Institute, and within the Department’s program in Media, Communication, and Culture Studies.
 * Applied Digital Communication: Applicants should demonstrate creative, digital approaches to teaching in areas such as organizational, cross-cultural, business/professional communication, game theory, or other practical applications.
 * Open until filled. Review of applications will begin in Fall 2017.
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