Communication and Media Studies 2019-2020

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Boston College - TT Assistant Professor of Screen Studies - Sep 16, 2019
The Department of Communication at Boston College invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in Screen Studies. The successful candidate should demonstrate an active research agenda dealing with screen studies in the context of contemporary convergence culture, with topical focus on screen history, theory, and criticism.

The successful candidate will be required to teach Film Theory and Criticism, as well as courses such as Introduction to Digital Media Studies, Global Screen Cultures and additional classes in the candidate's area of specialty. The Communication Department at Boston College is committed to excellence in research, scholarship, and teaching. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to engage in service to the department, college, and the discipline. The teaching load for the position is 3/2, or 5 courses per year.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Communication or Film Studies in hand by May, 2020. Candidates should have an established record of scholarship in Screen Studies with emphasis on the areas specified.

Application Instructions

Applicants should upload current CV, a list of three references, two writing samples, a statement of teaching effectiveness, and a cover letter by September 16th, 2019. Questions about the position or the application process should be addressed to Matt Sienkiewicz, Chairperson, Communication Department, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA (matt.sienkiewicz@bc.edu).

Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Boston College conducts background checks as part of the hiring process.

Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university that strives to integrate research excellence with a foundational commitment to formative liberal arts education. We encourage applications from candidates who are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. Boston College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category including disability and protected veteran status. To learn more about how BC supports diversity and inclusion throughout the university, please visit the Office for Institutional Diversity at http://www.bc.edu/offices/diversity
 * Deadline: September 16, 2019
 * Questions to department chair, Dr. Matt Sienkiewicz, sienkima@bc.edu
 * List updates here:

California State University, Los Angeles - Assistant Professor of Mass Communication
August, 2020
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Minimum Qualifications: 1)  An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in Communication or Mass Communication from an accredited institution (or equivalent) is required; however, applicants nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered.  For appointment, the doctorate must be completed by the date of appointment (8/20/2020). 2)  Evidence of expertise and experience teaching mass communication with an emphasis in emerging technologies and social media at the undergraduate level. 3)  Evidence of scholarly activity related to the requirements listed above.

Preferred Qualifications: 1)  Evidence of successful teaching and/or research in a secondary area of interest, including, but not limited to, public relations, advertising, strategic communication, and/or mass media that target a multiethnic, multicultural audience.

Duties: The primary professional responsibilities of instructional faculty members are: teaching, research, scholarship and/or creative activity, and service to the University, profession and to the community. These responsibilities generally include: advising students, participation in campus and system-wide committees, maintaining office hours, working collaboratively and productively with colleagues, and participation in traditional academic functions.

The successful candidate will be committed to the academic success of all of our students and to an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates diversity and differences. To this end, the successful candidate will work effectively, respectfully, and collaboratively in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings. In addition, the successful candidate will be ready to join faculty, staff, students, and administrators in our University’s shared commitment to the principles of engagement, service, and the public good.

Salary: Initial salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University: California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is one of 23 campuses within the California State University system. The University is the premier comprehensive public university in the heart of Los Angeles. Cal State LA is ranked number one in the U.S. for the upward mobility of its students, and is dedicated to engagement, service, and the public good. We offer nationally recognized programs in science, the arts, business, criminal justice, engineering, nursing, education, ethnic studies, and the humanities. Our faculty have a strong commitment to scholarship, research, creative pursuits, community engagement, and service.

Our 240,000 alumni reflect the City and County’s dynamic mix of populations. The University has one of the most diverse student populations of any college or university in the nation. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, and Asian-American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, Cal State LA recognizes the transformative power of education and embraces its duty to identify and serve the needs of all of its students. The University is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, work and learn in an atmosphere of civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. The College of Arts and Letters is a diverse and vibrant community dedicated to the success of our students. It is home to nationally acclaimed undergraduate and graduate programs in the humanities, visual and media arts, and the performing arts. Located in the entertainment capital of the world, our campus provides students and faculty alike with access to world-renowned venues and a rich variety of scholars, artists and performers from a host of fields and professions. Its nine departments and programs include Art, Communication Studies, English, Liberal Studies/Women’s Studies, Modern Languages and Literatures, Music, Philosophy, Theater Arts, and Television, Film, and Media Studies. The College of Arts and Letters also houses five Centers and Institutes, including the American Communities Program, the Center for Contemporary Poetry and Poetics, the Center for the Study of Genders and Sexualities, the Chinese Studies Center, the Japanese Studies Center, as well as the Ronald H. Silverman Fine Arts Gallery which presents year-round cultural exhibits from professional, student and faculty artists from the campus and local communities.
 * The College:

The Department: The Department of Communication Studies offers opportunities for a comprehensive study of human communication as it pertains to the dynamics of individual, social and civic life. Our Bachelor of Arts degree features a set of core courses that provide a theoretical understanding of the nature, function, and significance of human communication as an interdisciplinary field of knowledge spanning social scientific and humanistic perspectives, and includes options in Health Communication, Organizational Communication, Mass Communication, and Social Justice Communication. Our Master of Arts degree is designed to enable students to acquire an understanding of theories and research methods that explore the nature and functions of human symbolic communication in the areas of communication and rhetorical theory, interpersonal and organizational communication, strategic and mass communication, instructional and intercultural communication, and cultural and performance studies. Graduate students have the option to pursue a Master’s thesis or Comprehensive Exams for their culminating experience.

Required Documentation: Please submit the following to the Search Committee Chair at the email address below: 1) a cover letter specifically addressing minimum and preferred qualifications. 2) a curriculum vitae. 3) a narrative statement describing your commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students in a multicultural/multiethnic urban campus environment with a substantial population of first-generation students. 4) three current letters of recommendation. 5) a list of three professional references. 6) a university application for employment (www.calstatela.edu/academic/position).

Finalists will be required to submit: Official transcripts.

Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Application: Review of applications will begin September 1, 2019, and will continue until the position is filled.

Please email all application materials in a single PDF to:

Lena Chao, Search Committee Chair lenacyou@exchange.calstatela.edu Department of Communication Studies Subject Line:  Tenure Track Application: Assistant Professor of Mass Communication

Please address all questions to the search committee chair Lena Chao at: lenacyou@exchange.calstatela.edu or 323-343-4249.

Note: The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, Cal State LA is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, work and learn in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, marital status, pregnancy, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, disability, disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran status. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/TITLE IX EMPLOYER Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause undue hardship. {| role="presentation" border="0" id="ACE_HRS_CE_WRK_GROUPBOX1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" cols="6" width="615"
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California State University, Sacramento - Assistant Professor of Public Relations
The department offers B.A. degree programs in General Communication Studies, Public Relations, Film Studies and Journalism, and an M.A. program in Communication Studies. As one of the largest and most academically diverse departments on campus, with over 1,900 undergraduate majors, we value inclusive and engaging pedagogy and scholarship using a variety of strategies, technologies, and methods. With 28 full-time, tenure track faculty we strive to create a learning environment that appreciates human diversity situated in the rich tapestry of the greater Sacramento region. For more information on the department, please see the website here: https://www.csus.edu/college/arts-letters/communications-studies/ - Provide curricular leadership in the Public Relations program. - Teach introductory and advanced level courses. - Engage in scholarly and creative activities. - Provide service to the institution. - Provide service to the community. - Advise students. M.A. or M.S. in Communication Studies or related field with emphasis in public relations.. - Evidence of excellence in teaching at the university level and/or professional public relations experience. - Ability to teach survey, theory, writing, and practicum courses in public relations. - Interest in and the ability to conduct scholarly or applied research in public relations. - A demonstrated ability and interest in working with students from diverse backgrounds. - Expertise in issue management/crisis communication or public relations theory and research. - Ph.D. in Communication Studies or allied field with emphasis in public relations. - Established research record. • A letter indicating the applicant’s interest in the position and the way in which the applicant meets the qualifications. • Diversity Statement: An explicit statement addressing applicant’s commitment to inclusion and diversity; • Teaching Effectiveness – Evidence of teaching excellence (e.g., syllabi, teaching evaluations). • Statement of teaching philosophy. • Scholarly Interests: Evidence of creative activity and/or scholarly research. • Three to five recent professional references, including names and contact information. • Unofficial transcripts from institutions granting post-secondary degrees. {| role="presentation" border="0" id="ACE_HRS_CE_WRK_GROUPBOX1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" cols="6" width="615"
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 * Starting Date: August, 2020
 * Application Review Begins: 9/18/19
 * Link to application: https://csus.peopleadmin.com/postings/4348?fbclid=IwAR2OH0Qk9aUwrflVntgKvvMfCferfck3p158cmb0LAYDlMhJweaQb0hIZz4
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California State University, Sacramento - Assistant Professor of Rhetoric
The department offers B.A. degree programs in General Communication Studies, Public Relations, Film Studies and Journalism, and an M.A. program in Communication Studies. As one of the largest and most academically diverse departments on campus, with over 1,900 undergraduate majors, we value inclusive and engaging pedagogy and scholarship using a variety of strategies, technologies, and methods. With 28 full-time, tenure track faculty we strive to create a learning environment that appreciates human diversity situated in the rich tapestry of the greater Sacramento region. For more information on the department, please see the website here: https://www.csus.edu/college/arts-letters/communications-studies/ • Provide curricular leadership in rhetoric; • Teach introductory and advanced level courses. • Advise undergraduate and graduate students; • Serve on graduate student committees and supervise graduate students in preparation for their comprehensive examinations or theses; • Engage in scholarly activities; • Provide service to the department, campus, and community. • Ph.D. in communication studies with an unambiguous emphasis on rhetoric. ABD considered, but all degree requirements must be complete by the time of appointment August 2020. • Evidence of excellence in teaching at the university level. • Ability to each introductory, advanced, and graduate level courses. • Interest in and the ability to conduct scholarly research. • Prior teaching and research experience at the university level specifically in rhetoric. • Established record of research. • Ability to work with students, faculty, and staff from diverse and underrepresented groups. ​​​​​​​• A letter indicating the applicant’s interest in the position and the way in which the applicant meets the qualifications. • Diversity Statement: An explicit statement addressing applicant’s commitment to inclusion and diversity; • Teaching Effectiveness – Evidence of teaching excellence (e.g., syllabi, teaching evaluations). • Statement of teaching philosophy. • Scholarly Interests: Evidence of creative activity and/or scholarly research. • Three to five recent professional references, including names and contact information. • Unofficial transcripts from institutions granting post-secondary degrees.
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 * Starting Date: August, 2020
 * Application Review Begins: 9/2/19
 * Link to application: https://csus.peopleadmin.com/postings/4341?fbclid=IwAR04CIxP7ZMLFuEK4v52q648wwdYChGrag45r0bdMBvGQ0kdHPJ-2lIHAOo
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===University of Auckland (New Zealand) Lecturer in Communication===

(NOTE: following British conventions, the 'lecturer' title is a PERMANENT position equivalent to Asst. Professor in U.S. system)


 * Job ID:  20872


 * Campus:  Auckland City Campus


 * Full/Part Time:    Full-Time


 * Permanent/Fixed Term:    Permanent


 * Closing date: Sunday 18th August 2019 (11.59pm NZT i.e. SATURDAY 17th Aug in much of the world!)

The opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lecturer in Communication to join the Faculty of Arts within our Social Sciences School. This is a permanent (tenure track) position.

The appointed candidate will join the Media and Communication team which offers three undergraduate majors (Media, Film and Television; Communication; and Screen Production) and two postgraduate programmes (Media and Communication and Screen Production). We also have two PhD programmes: an academic PhD and a PhD with creative practice.

Our ideal candidate will have an area of expertise, which may include critical analyses of advertising, journalism, algorithm studies or other approaches to social media and digital platforms. We are also interested in seeing applications from researchers who explore how gender, ethnicity, and indigeneity intersect with digital cultures.

We also welcome applicants who combine academic qualifications and research with prior work experience in professional or applied contexts. Candidates will be expected to have familiarity with both quantitative and qualitative research methods in the fields of Media Studies and Communication.

Skills and experience

Our ideal candidate will bring the following:


 * A PhD in Communication or related discipline
 * A strong background in teaching and research which demonstrates the potential to develop a strong research program
 * Familiarity with both quantitative and qualitative research methods

About The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s world-ranked university. It is the only New Zealand university ranked among the world’s top 200 universities by the Times Higher Education World Rankings of Universities. It ranks in the top 100 in the QS World University Rankings, and is the highest ranked New Zealand university in the Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities. It is committed to values of diversity.

The University enjoys a strong record of supporting research through funding, grants, and conference support. The teaching load for full-time academic staff is normally 2-3 courses per academic year. Academic staff may apply for research and study leave after three years of employment and upon gaining continuation.

Why us?

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

Flexible employment practices Career development programmes A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave Company superannuation scheme, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services. For more information please visit Staff Benefits.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of Sunday 18th August 2019 (11.59pm NZT) to be considered. Please include your cover letter and CV combined as one document. The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQITakatāpui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

University of California at Davis - Temporary Teaching Position

 * The Department of Communication at the University of California at Davis invites applications for a temporary teaching position in Communication for the 2019-2020 academic year. Availability of this position depends upon final administrative approval. The Department seeks applicants with demonstrated teaching experience and effectiveness. An M.A. in communication is required, but a Ph.D. is strongly desired. This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Unit.
 * We seek a lecturer whose primary teaching interests include two or more of the following areas: computer-mediated communication, social networks, social media, and quantitative research methods. Applicants must have previous teaching experience and demonstrated effectiveness in teaching. The appointee will teach up to four courses during the 2019-2020 academic year. Compensation is commensurate with ability and experience. Candidates should electronically submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching ability (e.g., student evaluations), two letters of reference and a writing sample to [//recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF02938 https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF02938].
 * To ensure review of your application, please submit all materials by July 31, 2019, but materials will be accepted until the position is filled. The University of California, Davis and the Department are interested in candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities, and to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity. The University of California is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
 * Review starts: July 31, 2019
 * Link to apply: [//recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF02938 https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF02938]
 * Questions to search chair: Jeanette Ruiz, jbruiz@ucdavis.edu

University of California, San Diego - Assistant Professor: Society and Ethics in Data Science
The [//communication.ucsd.edu/ http://communication.ucsd.edu/] within the Division of Social Sciences at the University of California, San Diego and [//datascience.ucsd.edu/ https://datascience.ucsd.edu/] are seeking to make a joint appointment at the Assistant Professor level, to begin Fall 2020 in the following area: Society and Ethics in Data Science. This is a shared appointment between the Department of Communications and Halicioglu Data Science Institute (HDSI) with teaching and service responsibilities evenly distributed between the two units. The Department of Communication will be the candidate's home department and will oversee the process of appointment and future review. Moreover, this search is part of an ongoing cluster hire, sponsored by the [//ipe.ucsd.edu http://ipe.ucsd.edu] and focused on the social implications and ethics of science, technology and medicine. It is expected that the successful candidate will participate in relevant activities of the IPE. The candidate will also engage in social science research and teaching on the power, peril and promise of data science/artificial intelligence with a focus specifically on how, in what ways, to what ends and with what consequences the infrastructures and methods of data analytics are reshaping social life, political institutions and processes and ethical regimes.

Completion of PhD in a social science field or a PhD in computer science by date of hire or completed now is required. Candidate is also required to have significant training in social science identified by degrees and/or multiple years of work experience.

Data Science has emerged as an area central to advances in our understanding of nature, improving the quality life and a healthy society. Data collection, stewardship and analyses are already integrated into the infrastructure for commerce, healthcare, governance and education. The ubiquitous practical uses of digital data have raised awareness of the need to further develop the underlying scientific, technological, social and ethical basis for understanding and exploiting data.

HDSI is a new strategic academic institute tasked with hosting and coordination of Data Science research and education activities at the University of California, San Diego. Among HDSI academic programs are the Data Science major and minor currently with nearly 600 undergraduate students. The Department of Communication brings multiple disciplinary traditions and methodologies to bear in the study of communication as an institutional, technological, cultural, architectural, and cognitive phenomenon, inextricably anchored in and shaped by questions of democracy, diversity, social justice, and social change.

The University of California San Diego is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. We seek candidates who will maintain the highest standards of scholarship and professional activity and make a strong and meaningful contribution to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and based on published University of California pay scales. To ensure full consideration, all application materials must be submitted electronically by October 15, 2019, at the following link - [//apptrkr.com/1527710 https://apptrkr.com/1527710].

UC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to excellence through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

Job location

La Jolla, CA

Learn More

More information about this recruitment: [//datascience.ucsd.edu http://datascience.ucsd.edu]

Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

• Cover Letter - A two to three page cover letter

• Statement of Research - Statement detailing your research interests.

• Statement of Teaching

• Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our [//facultydiversity.ucsd.edu/recruitment/contributions-to-diversity.html http://facultydiversity.ucsd.edu/recruitment/contributions-to-diversity.html] site for more information.

• Writing sample(s) - Writing sample(s) up to 50 pages total.

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

To apply, please visit: [//apptrkr.com/1527710 https://apptrkr.com/1527710]

Marquette University - Assistant Professor of Digital Media (production)

 * Position: The new faculty member will teach and develop creative work within the Digital Media and Performing Arts Department. The successful applicant will have a demonstrated ability to teach introductory, intermediate, and advanced digital media production courses to both undergraduate and graduate students. This position will be a part of a cohort hire which will contribute to a cross-disciplinary Race, Ethnic, and Indigeneity Studies program. Preferred applicants will have relevant professional experience creating and teaching documentary films that address social issues and social justice.
 * Candidates must have (1) an earned M.F.A. or Ph.D. in a discipline represented within the Department, (2) relevant professional experience, (3) university-level teaching experience, and (4) evidence of an established creative portfolio.
 * Review of applications will begin September 15, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must be filed at https://employment.marquette.edu/postings/search
 * Contact Amanda Keeler (amanda.keeler@marquette.edu) with any questions.

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

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

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

Pepperdine University (CA) - TT Assistant Professor, Integrated Marketing Communication

 * The Communication Division of Pepperdine University's Seaver College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track appointment as an Assistant Professor of Integrated Marketing Communication to begin August 2020.
 * The successful candidate must have a commitment to excellent teaching at the undergraduate level, a clear research agenda, and be actively involved in a Christian faith community. Candidates must have significant professional experience in developing and implementing marketing strategies as part of IMC campaigns. They must demonstrate expertise in using digital and traditional media channels. In addition to expected teaching and scholarly responsibilities, candidates who seek to advise students, supervise internships, enrich curricula, and advance the university, college, division, and program through service are especially desired. Documented teaching and research expertise in one or a combination of the following areas is required: Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations. Coursework integrating the three areas is also required. Candidates must have an earned doctorate in Communication, Marketing or a related field.
 * Pepperdine's undergraduate Seaver College is a residential liberal arts college of more than 3,400 students situated in Malibu, California. It is affiliated with the churches of Christ and the Restoration tradition within Protestant Christianity. Successful applicants must have an active commitment to the Christian values of the University and the mission of Seaver College and reflect on their willingness to support the mission in their application materials. We encourage applications from persons with diverse backgrounds and cultural experiences.
 * Review of applications will begin September 16, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled.
 * Please submit all application materials at: apply.interfolio.com/65941
 * Contact:
 * Dr. John Watson ([mailto:john.g.watson@pepperdine.edu john.g.watson@pepperdine.edu])
 * Chair, Integrated Marketing Search Committee
 * Communication Division
 * Seaver College, Pepperdine University
 * 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90263-4237


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San Diego State University - Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Bilingual Digital Media/Journalism
Review starts Sept 1, 2019


 * The School of Journalism and Media Studies at San Diego State University (SDSU) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in bilingual/Spanish-language digital media/journalism at the level of assistant professor, to start August 2020.
 * Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be able to teach in the long term across the undergraduate curriculum in classes such as but not limited to: Writing for Spanish Language Media, Principles of Journalism, Principles of Digital Media and Design, Media Writing and Reporting, and Principles of Media Studies. Candidate will also teach classes aligned with their particular research interests, including upper division/graduate level classes. The successful candidate will also be able to teach graduate-level courses, 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 digital media/journalism, to provide service to the School and professional digital media and journalism communities, and to serve on master’s thesis and comprehensive examination committees.


 * Required Qualifications: An earned doctorate in journalism, digital media, 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 digital media/journalism is required. Scholars with a research focus on the U.S. southern border, media in Latin America, and/or media issues relating to Latinx populations are preferred. Ability and interest to teach digital media and journalism courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels are required. Relevant professional experience in the media industry is required. Fluency and literacy in both English and Spanish would be a plus.


 * Rank and Salary: This is a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level. Appointment to the position requires that the candidate’s doctoral degree be earned by the appointment start date in August 2020. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.


 * Applications: Review of application materials will begin September 1, 2019, and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should apply via Interfolio at [//apply.interfolio.com/65382 https://apply.interfolio.com/65382] . All additional inquiries should be addressed to:


 * Amy Schmitz Weiss, Ph.D., Digital Media Search Committee Chair, Associate Professor, School of Journalism and Media Studies San Diego State University aschmitz@sdsu.edu


 * SDSU is a Title IX, equal opportunity employer.

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

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

Southwestern University- TT Assitant professor, rhetoric- September 18, 2019

 * The Department of Communication Studies invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor with expertise in Rhetorical Studies beginning Fall of 2020. Faculty at Southwestern are expected to teach a standard course load of five courses per year (either 2-3 or 3-2), maintain an active research agenda, as well as participate in university governance, departmental collaboration, and academic advising. We are particularly interested in recruiting a departmental colleague whose approach to teaching rhetoric emphasizes inclusive, critical pedagogical lenses and applies social justice perspectives.
 * Ideal candidates will demonstrate an ability to develop and teach courses in rhetoric and at the intersections of media studies and rhetoric that complement but do not substantially overlap our existing expertise in public memory, space/place studies, visual/material communication, gender, women’s rights, sports, surveillance, and mediated representations of Muslims. We are especially interested in courses and/or research agendas focused on the rhetorical dimensions of anti-colonialism, disability, environmental concerns, health, political discourse, race and whiteness, queer theory, and closely allied topics.
 * The teaching responsibilities will include some combination of core courses in the major and newly developed courses in the candidate’s area(s) of interest.  This person will be responsible for teaching, on a rotating basis, Critical/Cultural Communication Studies (our introductory communication studies course), Contemporary Rhetorical Theory, Critical/Cultural Research Methods, and Capstone Research Seminar. All of these core courses emphasize critical and qualitative methodologies. In addition, this person will develop electives in their area of expertise. Candidates should have a demonstrated commitment to excellence and creativity in undergraduate teaching and an active research program.
 * Candidates who have the ability to bridge communication studies with other interdisciplinary programs are encouraged to apply. We especially encourage applications from those able to contribute to the university’s strong interdisciplinary programs in Race and Ethnicity Studies, Latin America and Border Studies, Environmental Studies, Feminist Studies, and a variety of other interdisciplinary minors. In line with Southwestern University’s commitment to diversity, the department is especially interested in attracting candidates from underrepresented minority groups, particularly those with demonstrated commitment to enhancing diversity and inclusion.
 * Interested candidates should upload an application letter, curriculum vitae, detailed evidence of teaching excellence, a brief statement of teaching philosophy, a brief statement of research agenda, transcripts, and three confidential letters of recommendation to Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/63307. Candidates should express in their cover letters their ability to teach both existing core courses and newly developed elective courses. Additionally, candidates should discuss their experience with, and commitment to, diversity, equity, and inclusivity in their letter. All materials must be uploaded to Interfolio; no materials will be accepted in hard copy or via email.
 * The deadline for submission of materials is September 18, 2019.
 * Link to position announcement
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Towson University - TT Assistant, Journalism & New Media - Oct.1, 2019

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


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


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


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

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


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


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

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


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


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


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


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


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


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

===University of Bergen (Norway): Two Associate Professorships in Digital Culture: Games Studies/Interactive Digital Narrative and Electronic Literature=== At the department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies (LLE) there are vacances for two permanent 100 % positions as Associate Professor in Digital Culture at the Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies (LLE) from May 1, 2020 or as soon as possible after. Application deadline 15 September, 2019.
 * Link
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For more information and a link to the job portal where applications must be submitted, please see the full adverstisements:

Associate professor in Digital Culture (Games Studies / Interactive Digital Narrative)

Associate professor in Digital Culture (Electronic Literature)

Digital Culture offers a BA, MA and PhD program, and hosts active research groups in Electronic Literature and Digital Culture, as well as an ERC project and two MSCA postdocs. Our current strategic goal is to develop an internationally leading research center focused on Digital Narrative. Employees in Norway enjoy extensive benefits, including ten months parental leave, universal health care, free university tuition, and more.

The Department of Linguistic, Literary, and Aesthetic Studies has also advertised a position for an Associate Professor in Comparative Literature, which is open to scholars in any area of comparative literature. It is possible to make separate applications for multiple positions.

Application deadline: 15 September, 2019 (Central European Time).

Acknowledgment received:

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University of Florida - Tenure-track Faculty Position Assistant Professor of Public Relations - Oct. 1, 2019

 * The Department of Public Relations in the College of Journalism and Communications at the University of Florida invites applications for a nine-month tenure-track appointment at the rank of assistant professor, to begin August 2020.
 * The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications is recognized as a national leader in communication scholarship and professional skills development. In our march to preeminence, we are adding new lecturer and faculty positions. Be part of an ambitious, progressive and collaborative program at one of the U.S. News and World Report’s top-10 public research universities in the United States.
 * Responsibilities: The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in public relations. The faculty member will teach and supervise graduate students. He or she will mentor undergraduate and graduate students, engage in governance and other service activities, and demonstrate interest in contributing to online education, diversity, and the internationalization of the college and university.
 * The Department of Public Relations is one of the top public relations programs in the country, with nine tenure-track faculty members, one endowed chair in public interest communications, and four full-time lecturers, for a total of 14 faculty members. It currently serves over 760 undergraduate majors, 26 master’s students, and 11 Ph.D. students. The Department consistently is ranked among the top three public relations programs in the United States and enjoys an excellent international reputation.
 * The College of Journalism and Communications (www.jou.ufl.edu) has 74 full-time faculty members teaching in four departments: Advertising, Journalism, Public Relations, and Telecommunication.  A recognized national leader in the field, the College is accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC). The College also houses a full-service communications agency, led by professionals and staffed by students. The University of Florida is a member of the Association of American Universities and is categorized in the Carnegie Commission's top tier of research universities. UF’s more than 52,000 students come from all 50 states and more than 100 countries.
 * Qualifications: Candidates for the assistant professor of public relations position must possess an earned Ph.D. in communication or other relevant field by August 2020 and a record of original scholarly research. Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated expertise in one or a combination of the following areas: corporate communication, social media, health communication, public interest/social change communication, fundraising, ethics, international/multicultural communication, and other areas relevant to public relations. Other qualifications include evidence of excellence in teaching, a publication record, potential to secure grant funding, and productivity and effectiveness in contributing to a collegial environment.
 * Application Procedure: Applications must be submitted online via  [//apply.interfolio.com/66324 https://apply.interfolio.com/66324]. The reference number for the vacancy is 50407. Applications must include an electronic copy of the following: (1) a letter of interest; (2) complete curriculum vitae; (3) teaching evaluation data, where available, or evidence of teaching effectiveness; and (4) names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three references. The Search Committee may request additional materials at a later time.
 * Selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible.  Degrees earning from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).  If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-4621 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD).  Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US.  Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.
 * Review of applications will begin October 1, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled. The search is conducted under Florida’s open records laws, and all documents are open for public inspection. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.  AA/EEO employer. Questions can be directed to Dr. Rita Men, Associate Professor, at [mailto:rlmen@jou.ufl.edu rlmen@jou.ufl.edu].
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University of Georgia - TT, Global Entertainment Media Industries - Oct. 15, 2019


 * The Grady College at the University of Georgia invites applications for a tenure-track position in Entertainment and Media Studies to begin August 2020. We seek a scholar who focuses on global media industries, transnational media, and/or international media cultures. Candidate interests may include but are not necessarily limited to: non-US media production, distribution, or exhibition; comparative global and/or transnational media industries; economic, regulatory, political facets and/or of reception of international film, television, or entertainment media.


 * Grady College, its departments, and the University of Georgia are committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and students, and sustaining a work and learning environment that is inclusive. Women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The University is an EEO/AA institution. Applications must be submitted online at [//www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/97043 http://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/97043].


 * For full consideration, applications should be received by October 15, 2019. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. James F. Hamilton, Professor, Head of Department of Entertainment and Media Studies, Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Georgia, 120 Hooper Street, Athens, Georgia 30602-3018, 706.542.3785 or hamilton@uga.edu.

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ([//www.uga.edu/ http://www.uga.edu/]). UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,600 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 36,000 students including over 27,500 undergraduates and over 8,500 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens. The Department of Entertainment and Media Studies (EMST) together with the Department of Advertising and Public Relations, and the Department of Journalism constitutes the units of the Grady College. EMST is home to media scholars working in a variety of theoretical and methodological traditions. It administers the undergraduate major in Entertainment & Media Studies, which teaches visual storytelling focused on entertainment. The major consists of a required core of five classes focused on writing, visual analysis, production basics, and industry organization and structure. Elective classes provide students with opportunities to deepen their skills in areas such as advanced production, advanced writing, and advanced research. All courses in this major are informed by a media-studies pedagogy—which includes integration of theory and practice and attention to issues of culture, power, and identity along with media uses and effects. Augmenting the department programs is the presence of the Peabody Awards, the oldest and most prestigious awards program that recognizes excellence in broadcast and electronic media. In addition, significant experiential learning opportunities exist through the Cannes Film Festival Study Abroad Program, and the Grady LA Field Study and Internship Program. The major and its programs position students for jobs in the entertainment media industry and policy position across, film, television, gaming and other new media. The New Media Institute (NMI) is located within the department but as an interdisciplinary certificate-granting unit available to students throughout the university. It is dedicated to the innovative exploration of digital media technology. Through the NMI’s New Media Interdisciplinary Certificate Program, students of any major can develop new media expertise. Students are required to complete 17 credit hours to earn the certificate. Certificate courses are hands-on and highly interactive, providing students a foundation of skills and knowledge that prepare them to respond to changes in technology throughout their careers.

University of Oregon -- TT Assistant Professor of Immersive Media Psychology
The University of Oregon's School of Journalism and Communication invites applications for a tenure track position for an Assistant Professor in Immersive Media Psychology to begin in fall 2020.

We seek an individual whose research, expertise and skills in virtual/augmented/extended reality and media psychology will create innovative, interdisciplinary research exploring the cognitive implications of immersive technologies in the context of communication. This person's doctoral training may come from the fields of communications, psychology, information science, and/or human-computer interaction, with a research agenda focused on the uses, experiences, and the effects of immersive media. This person will be qualified to lead innovative, grant-funded research teams to advance theory and bridge knowledge and practice.

This individual will provide graduate students in our Media Studies PhD program with strong theoretical orientation on the role and impact of immersive media from a psychological perspective, and will also be prepared to offer courses that bridge academia and practice, teaching undergraduates and professional masters students techniques for immersive world-building and/or immersive story-telling grounded in an understanding of uses and psychological effects of the medium. We seek a scholar who can address enduring questions of human communication in the context of immersive media, who can help develop new curriculum that further positions the SOJC as a thought leader in immersive media, and whose expertise is also cognizant of emerging industry trends.

This position will be based at the University of Oregon's Portland campus and will take a leading role in supporting and shaping the Oregon Reality (OR) Lab. Faculty members at UO Portland gain unique research opportunities based on our "urban laboratory" environment and our proximity to a tremendous variety of technology and creative firms.

This person will teach up to three courses per year for graduate students in the Strategic Communication and Multimedia Journalism programs in Portland, along with at least one course per year in the undergraduate public relations sequence and/or graduate programs on the Eugene campus. Specific courses to be taught may include research methods for Strategic Communication and Public Relations; media theory; and special topics courses in immersive media for strategic communication and journalistic storytelling.

Candidates whose research programs focus on uses of immersive media with respect to marginalized communities and/or in multicultural contexts are especially encouraged to apply. We seek candidates who integrate technological skills with an ongoing program of research and who demonstrate excellence in teaching diverse students at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

Link: http://careers.uoregon.edu/cw/en-us/job/524127/assistant-professor-of-immersive-media-psychology

University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania’s Annenberg School for Communication seeks to hire a tenuretrack faculty member (open rank) to begin fall semester 2020. Applicants’ research and teaching should employ quantitative methods in the study of communication and social influence in the public information environment. Though we will consider strong candidates in all areas of social influence (including political and persuasive/strategic communication), we are particularly interested in health communication candidates. Research expertise in conventional and cutting edge methods is valued; these may include observational, experimental, neuroscientific, or computational approaches. Applicants should also have a track record of (or clear potential for) obtaining external research funds, including federal grants. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Communication or a related field by the start of appointment. Candidates who add to our School and University diversity are strongly encouraged to apply. The Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania is a graduate school of communication theory and research, with 20 full-time faculty and approximately 80 doctoral students representing a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds and interests. The faculty also has primary responsibility for an undergraduate communication major within the School of Arts and Sciences. Submit letter of interest, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, three names of references, and up to three articles, chapters or other research to Professor John L. Jackson, Jr., Dean, Annenberg School for Communication, University of Pennsylvania via https://www.asc.upenn.edu/about/opportunities/tenured-or-tenure-track-professorcommunication-area-media-effects-0. Please note that the University application portal will be open after July 1, 2019. For full consideration, applications must be postmarked no later than Monday, September 30, 2019. The University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class status in the administration of its admissions, financial aid, educational or athletic programs, or other University-administered programs or in its employment practices. Questions or complaints regarding this policy should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, Sansom Place East, 3600 Chestnut Street, Suite 228, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6106; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).

Link: https://www.asc.upenn.edu/about/opportunities/tenured-or-tenure-track-professorcommunication-area-media-effects-0

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

 * Position Summary: UW-Madison's Department of Life Sciences Communication (LSC), located in the College of Agricultural & Life Sciences (CALS), seeks applications for a tenure track assistant professor in science communication research. This faculty position is an academic nine-month appointment.
 * Principal Duties: 'The successful candidate will have an outstanding research record in science communication with a focus on visual communication. This might include but is not limited to data visualization, data journalism, (visual) information processing, visual literacy, and/or visual aspects of communication campaigns. Ideally, the candidate's work will be relevant to one or more of the College of Agricultural & Life Sciences (CALS) key strategic areas (health, food, bioenergy, climate change, community development, ecosystems; [//cals.wisc.edu/about-cals/strategic-planning-a-progress-report/priority-themes/ https://cals.wisc.edu/about-cals/strategic-planning-a-progress-report/priority-themes/]) as context of inquiry.
 * The candidate will teach cutting-edge courses in science (and visual) communication in one of the college's fastest-growing undergraduate majors. The successful candidate will also advise Masters and Ph.D. students and teach graduate level courses in LSC's M.S. programs and in our Ph.D. program (jointly administered with UW's School of Journalism and Mass Communication), one of the most highly-ranked graduate programs in communication internationally.
 * Link
 * The position carries a commitment to the three functions of resident instruction, research, and outreach/service, as well as professional and university service as appropriate to the position and rank.
 * The ability to work in interdisciplinary settings and willingness to work with units across CALS will make this new colleague a perfect addition to CALS faculty.
 * Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
 * Degree and Area of Specialization: Ph.D. in communication or a related position-relevant field.
 * Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience: Demonstrated excellence in teaching, Demonstrated outstanding research record in science communication research
 * Additional Information: Women and minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.
 * The UW Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences is committed to maintaining and growing a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion and equity, believing that these values are foundational elements of our excellence and fundamental components of a positive and enriching learning and working environment for all students, faculty and staff. UW-Madison is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
 * Instructions to Applicants: Apply online at "Jobs at UW" (http://jobs.wisc.edu) under job number 99149. Applications must be received through UW-Madison's online application system.
 * To begin the application process, please click on "Apply Now."
 * Applicants should upload five separate documents: application letter, CV (including names and contact information of three references), documentation of teaching quality (e.g. teaching evaluations), and two samples of written work.
 * The review process will begin September 1, 2019 and continue until the position is filled.
 * Contact: Dietram Scheufele, [mailto:scheufele@wisc.edu scheufele@wisc.edu] 608-262-1614

West Chester University -- TT Assistant Professor of Communication Studies, Sept. 1, 2019
West Chester University of Pennsylvania's Department of Communication and Media invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin in August 2020. Primary teaching responsibilities for this position will include:

Successful candidates must:
 * courses in the Communication Studies major core, including Public Speaking, Advanced Public Speaking, and Argumentation. We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience with flipped classes and who are interested in contributing toward content development and course content management for these core classes.
 * upper-level courses fitting in one or more of the following areas of specialization: Organizational and/or Small Group Communication, Rhetoric, or Interpersonal Communication.

Application materials posted online must include:
 * Demonstrate an ability to develop and teach Public Speaking, Advanced Public Speaking, and Argumentation from the Communication Studies core as well as upper-level courses in Organizational and/or Small Group Communication, Rhetoric, or Interpersonal Communication;
 * Articulate a scholarly agenda;
 * Exhibit the potential to meet Department, College, and University requirements for tenure & promotion; and
 * Possess a Ph.D. in communication from an accredited university by August 2020.
 * Candidates should apply online at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wcupa/default.cfm

Please address inquiries about this position to Dr. Elizabeth Munz, Search Chair, at [mailto:emunz@wcupa.edu emunz@wcupa.edu]. Review of applications will begin September 1, 2019, and continue until the position is filled.
 * evidence of teaching effectiveness.
 * copies of all graduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts accepted in application but official transcripts required before time of employment), and
 * a list of three references with contact information,
 * a current vita,
 * a letter of application describing fit for the position and scholarly agenda,