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WHEATON COLLEGE
Communication Department
Open Rank Faculty Position in Communication

The Communication Department at Wheaton College invites applications for a tenure-track [open rank] appointment to begin August 2019.

We are looking for applicants who will make strong teaching contributions to our general education curriculum, including public speaking, and bring research/teaching expertise in organizational communication [JB emphasis] with a specialization in (but not limited to) one or more of the following areas: public relations, nonprofit institutions, issue management, crisis communication, social media, corporate communication, or strategic communication.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. (or ABD completed prior to August 2019) in Communication and be committed to interdisciplinary collaboration in a vibrant Christian liberal arts environment.

Review of applications will begin September 14, 2018, and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should send a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to Dr. Kenneth Chase by email (kenneth.chase@wheaton.edu) or by mail to Dr. Kenneth Chase, Chair, Communication Department, Wheaton College, 501 College Ave., Wheaton, IL 60187. Please do not send transcripts, letters of recommendation, or credential files unless requested. Promising candidates with a demonstrated commitment to enhancing diversity through research and teaching will be invited to submit a full application.

Wheaton College is an evangelical Protestant Christian liberal arts college whose faculty and staff affirm a Statement of Faith and adhere to lifestyle expectations of the Wheaton College Community Covenant. The College complies with federal and state guidelines for nondiscrimination in employment. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Read more about Wheaton College and its programs at www.wheaton.edu.

UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO
Department of Communication
Assistant Professor

The Department of Communication seeks to hire an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) of Communication for the Fall 2019 term, contingent upon funding. The hire is expected to complement the department’s strengths in one or more core areas including: new media, social influence, organizations, and health communication. COM faculty also have expertise in measurement and data analytic procedures in the scientific study of human communication processes. Candidates should hold an earned doctorate in COM (or related field) and applicants are expected to show evidence of high quality scholarship with potential for external funding. Faculty in COM teach 2 courses per semester (4 per year), advise MA and PhD students, conduct original scholarship, and participate in service at the department, university and discipline levels. Application materials must be submitted via UB Jobs. Application materials submitted directly to posting contact or by other means cannot be considered. Candidates should submit (1) a cover letter detailing their previous research and teaching experience; (2) a CV including a list of all publications, plus previous and pending research support; (3) Names and contact details for three references.

UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. We request materials by October 1, 2018

For more information and to apply, please see: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/15499

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA BARBARA
Department of Communication
Tenure-Track Faculty Position

The Department of Communication invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of intergroup communication at the level of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2019. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in communication or a related field prior to the start date and a strong social science background with a record of publishing innovative, empirical research.

Intergroup communication concerns the ways in which intergroup relations affect, and are affected by, communication [JB comment: What else is new?]. We seek candidates whose work focuses on either traditional (e.g., language, gender, race and ethnicity) or emerging areas of inquiry, such as health, evolution, cognition, and new media. The successful candidate will be a social scientist whose work foregrounds the role of intergroup communication in their area of expertise. Candidates are expected to teach courses at undergraduate and graduate levels and be active in professional and campus service.

The department has garnered considerable national and international recognition, and boasts cutting-edge research, exemplary teaching, and intellectual leadership in the discipline and beyond. In addition to these benefits, the University offers attractive features such as housing assistance (http://www.housing.ucsb.edu/faculty-housing) and other programs to incoming faculty.

Applicants should submit a cover letter highlighting qualifications, a curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, the names and contact information for three references (we will contact them for letters), and three samples of published or completed research to the appropriate sections of the job search website: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF01107. Questions should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Scott Reid, at scottreid@comm.ucsb.edu or at (805) 893-7847. This position will remain open until filled. For primary consideration, all application materials must be received by Sept 15, 2018. Reference letter submissions will be encouraged by this date.

The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service as appropriate for the position.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, TWIN CITIES
College of Liberal Arts
The Raymond O. Mithun Land Grant Chair/Associate Professor in Advertising

This position is the second of two Mithun Land Grant Chair positions at Minnesota. It includes a faculty appointment at the rank of Associate Professor with indefinite tenure, and a separate term appointment to the Raymond O. Mithun Land-Grant Chair in Advertising position. The faculty appointment is 100%-time over the nine-month academic year (late-August to late-May). The initial term of appointment to the Mithun Chair position is four years, 2019/20 to 2022/23, with renewal possible for additional four-year terms. This position begins fall semester 2019 (8/26/2019).

A Ph.D. or foreign equivalent degree in Mass Communication, Advertising, or a closely related field is required. Candidates must have an established record of scholarly research, teaching and advising, and service appropriate to the rank of associate professor that exceeds the criteria for holding an appointment with indefinite tenure in the Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Minnesota.

For further details or to apply please go to the University of Minnesota’s employment system https://humanresources.umn.edu and find posting #325563 and follow the instructions. Materials that must be attached to the online application include: (1) a cover letter describing their interest in the position and qualifications and experience, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) narrative statements on research and teaching (please combine each statement into one .pdf), and (4) names and addresses of five references. No references will be contacted before the search committee chair notifies candidates.

All applications will be considered confidential; the search process will be closed until the campus interview stage and at that time will be limited to members of the campus community.

Review of applications will begin October 1, 2018 and continue until the position is filled. Nominations of outstanding potential candidates for this position are welcome. For position description questions or specific questions related to the search, contact Professor and Search Committee Chair, Dr. Jisu Huh, by email: jhuh@umn.edu.

The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, TWIN CITIES
Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Associate Professor of Health Communication

The Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication (HSJMC) in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities invites applications and nominations for a senior, tenured faculty position in health communication at the rank of associate professor. The Hubbard School seeks faculty whose unique research expertise will complement current faculty members’ strengths in health communication.

This is a tenured faculty position at the rank of tenured associate professor. The position is a 100%-time position over the nine-month academic year (late-August to late-May) beginning fall semester 2019 (8/26/2019).

A Ph.D. or foreign equivalent degree in Mass Communication, Strategic Communication, Public Health, or a closely related field is required. Candidates must have an established record of scholarly health communication research, teaching and advising, and service appropriate to the rank of associate professor that meets the criteria for holding an appointment with indefinite tenure in the Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Minnesota.

For further details or to apply please go to the University of Minnesota’s employment system https://humanresources.umn.edu and find #325568 Materials that must be attached to the online application include: (1) a cover letter describing your interest in the position, your research program and its influence on the field, and your teaching experience and interests in courses in the HSJMC curricula, (2) your curriculum vitae, and (3) a list of five references as an additional document through your “My Activities” page. No references will be contacted before the search committee chair notifies candidates.

All applications will be considered confidential; the search process will be closed until the campus interview stage and at that time will be limited to members of the campus community. Additional materials may be requested from candidates at a future date.

The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS, AMHERST
Department of Communication
Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Urban Futures and Communication

The Department of Communication at the University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks a communication scholar whose research and teaching focus on urban communication, environmental communication, and/or civics and governance in ‘smart cities.’ We seek theoretical and methodological innovation in researching the constitutive role of communication and information infrastructures in people's experience of the built environment [JB comment - say that in English?]. We seek a colleague whose work complements and extends the traditions in the department, which include digital media and public participation, cultural production and social inequality, and postcoloniality.

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, 2019, 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. Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2018, and will continue until the position is filled.

Application Instructions:
Applications should include a letter of interest, a CV, evidence of teaching effectiveness, one article-length example of research, and names and contact information for three references.

All materials should be submitted through the website at: http://careers.massachusetts.edu/cw/en-us/job/494748?lApplicationSubSourceID=11182

A completed PhD in Communication or closely allied field is required by the start of the appointment.

The University is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Because broad diversity is essential to an inclusive climate and critical to the University’s goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will holistically assess the many qualifications of each applicant and favorably consider an individual’s record working with students and colleagues with broadly diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in educational, research or other work activities. We will also favorably consider experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic degree and career.

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
College of Literature Science and the Arts
Collegiate Fellow

Deadline: October 1, 2018

The College of Literature Science and the Arts (LSA) seeks outstanding scholars in all liberal arts fields whose research/scholarship, teaching/mentoring, and/or service/engagement will contribute to the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) goals of our institution. The two-year fellowship (2019-2021) provides early career natural scientists, humanists, and social scientists with dedicated research time, mentorship, teaching experience, travel funding, and professional development opportunities to prepare them for possible tenure-track appointments in LSA.

Applications are welcome for all LSA academic departments. See website for list of departments, other eligibility descriptions, and application. https://lsa.umich.edu/ncid/fellowships-awards/lsa-collegiate-postdoctoral-fellowship.html.

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO
Department of Communication
Assistant Professor

The Department of Communication at the University of Illinois at Chicago invites applications for an Assistant Professor, tenure-track position, in Digital Journalism. Emphasis will be placed on participatory journalism, data literacy, data visualization, digital media production and representation, and crowdsourcing and crowdfunding of journalism Secondary areas of emphasis can include the history and genres of journalism, robot and automated journalism, AR, VR and journalism, human machine communication, AI and journalism and platform politics.

The candidate will have an earned doctorate in Communication or a related field, strong promise of scholarly achievement and teaching success (at the undergraduate and graduate levels) appropriate for appointment as Assistant Professor, good prospects for external research funding, and demonstrated commitment to multidisciplinary scholarship.

UIC is a Carnegie Research Extensive University (Research I), the largest institution of higher education in the Chicago area, in the top 50 U.S. universities in federal research funding, and among the top 200 universities in the world. Recently ranked in the top 50 worldwide, the Department of Communication at UIC focuses on New Media, and offers a BA, MA and PhD.

The desired appointment date for the position is August 16, 2019, subject to budgetary approval. Electronic applications accepted only – submit a letter of interest, a full curriculum vitae, samples of relevant scholarly publications, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and names of and contact information for three references at https://jobs.uic.edu.

For fullest consideration, please apply by October 1, 2018; applications received by then will receive full consideration. The search will proceed until the position is filled.

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching in a multicultural environment. We strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO
Department of Communication
Assistant Professor

The Department of Communication at the University of Illinois at Chicago invites applications for an Assistant Professor, tenure-track position, in Social Media Analytics. The position focuses on social computational analytics and science and technology studies. Emphasis will be placed on big data analysis, computational propaganda, social media and branding, and algorithm/platform politics. Secondary areas of emphasis can include the politics of AI, augmented and virtual systems of representation, human machine communication, and sentient technologies/robotics.

For fullest consideration, please apply by October 1, 2018; applications received by then will receive fullest consideration. The search will proceed until the position is filled.

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching in a multicultural environment. We strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans [.] The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS
Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism
DEAN

The University of North Texas is conducting a national search for its next Dean of the Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism. The Search Committee invites letters of nomination, applications (letter of interest, full resume/CV, and contact information of at least five references), or expressions of interest to be submitted to the search firm assisting the University. Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the appointment is made. It is preferred, however, that all nominations and applications be submitted prior to October 1, 2018. For a complete position description, please visit the Current Opportunities page at https://www.parkersearch.com/untjournalismdean.

Porsha L. Williams, Vice President
Erin Raines, Principal
Parker Executive Search
Five Concourse Parkway, Suite 2900
Atlanta, GA 30328
Phone: 770-804-1996 ext. 109
pwilliams@parkersearch.com || eraines@parkersearch.com

WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, BELLINGHAM
Department of Communication
Assistant Professor Position

Assistant Professor, Critical Media Studies, with an inter-sectional approach to Latina/Latino/Latinx studies.

Department of Communication Studies, Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington, USA.

Application review begins November 30, 2018.

See full details, and instructions for submitting an application, at: http://employment.wwu.edu/cw/en-us/job/495983/assistant-professor-critical-media-studies

BUTLER UNIVERSITY
College of Communication
Dean

Butler University invites nominations and applications for a visionary, student-centered leader to serve as Dean of the College of Communication. The Dean reports to the Provost and provides strategic leadership for the College.

For a complete position profile and list of qualifications, and details on the nomination and application process, please visit: http://www.storbeckpimentel.com/pd/BU/CCOM.pdf

The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue to accept applications and nominations until the position is filled. However, in order to assure the fullest consideration, candidates are encouraged to have complete applications submitted to the search firm assisting the University as soon as possible. Please direct all applications, nominations, and inquiries for the position to the search firm assisting the University at the contact information below:

Ryan Crawford, Partner
r.crawford@storbeckpimentel.com
Gretchen Hoffman, Senior Associate
g.hoffman@storbeckpimentel.com 7500 Rialto Blvd.
Building 1, Suite 250
Austin, TX 78735
(737) 207-0568
Refer to code “BU-CCOM” in subject line

Butler University is committed to enhancing the diversity of the student body, faculty, and staff. In addition, hiring decisions are made on the basis of an individual's qualifications, past experience, overall performance, and other employment-related criteria. Butler University provides equal opportunities for employment and advancement for all individuals, regardless of age, gender, race, religion, color, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other legally protected category.

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO
Department of Communication
Tenure Track Faculty Position

The Department of Communication at the University of Texas at San Antonio invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning Fall 2019, in Interpersonal Communication. We seek individuals with a Ph.D. in Communication. UTSA is expanding to become a tier one research institution and is developing a national reputation of excellence. For a full job description and application procedures, visit http://apptrkr.com/1279935 by October 1, 2018. UTSA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
Communication Networks
Assistant/Associate/or Full Professor of Communication

The School of Communication at the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism seeks to fill a faculty position in theory development and research in communication networks. The School will hire the best possible candidate whose scholarship expands the discipline’s theoretical knowledge of communication networks, whose research will lead to important insights into communication network processes, and whose teaching will enlighten and inspire our undergraduate and graduate students. Exceptional applicants at any rank (Assistant, Associate, Full) are encouraged to apply, especially advanced scholars.

The ideal candidate should have a Ph.D. in communication or a related field and demonstrate excellence in at least one programmatic line of research, address important societal issues and practical real-world applications. The candidate is expected to help the school continue to grow our commitment to network scholarship, through research, teaching, and mentorship. Communication networks are an integral part of almost all facets of contemporary life including teams and groups, organizations and institutions, and the global political economy. These networks connect diverse and global constituencies that differ in terms of gender, class, race, ethnicity, national origin and other differences. We seek a colleague whose academic career demonstrates an interest in a broad array of topics in connectivity such as the semantic World Wide Web, social and enterprise networks, collaboration networks, team networks, political mobilizing, network equality, and crowdsourcing. Candidates should have competencies in robust qualitative and quantitative network analysis techniques for examining big data from a wide array of communication networks.

The candidate will play a leading role in the Annenberg Networks Network (ANN) a research center at the Annenberg School that focuses on network theory and research. This scholar will also be affiliated with the Annenberg Institute for Diversity and Empowerment to explore the intersection of communication networks and diversity. We anticipate that our new colleague will foster collaboration with other academic units across the University, and with external partners as well.

The Annenberg School is committed to fostering a culture and climate of tolerance, diversity and inclusion, as is evident in the Schools' various centers and initiatives (https://annenberg.usc.edu/research). Consequently, all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply in accordance with the University's mission to ensure equal opportunity (see below).

Applicants

To be considered for this position, all candidates must apply via the USC Employee Recruitment Services website at the following link https://usccareers.usc.edu/job/los-angeles/asst-assoc-or-full-professor-of-communication-open-rank/1209/9097296. Submission materials should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, samples of recent refereed publications and the names of three references. Final candidates will be requested to submit three (3) letters of recommendation. The cover letter should be addressed to School of Communication Faculty Search, attention Billie Shotlow, Annenberg School of Communication, University of Southern California, 3502 Watt Way, Suite 305, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0281. Applicants may direct questions to Billie Shotlow: (shotlow@usc.edu) or (213-821-2718). Materials submitted by regular mail will not be accepted.

Review of applications will commence on October 1, 2018 and continue until the position is filled or the search closed.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
Organizational Communication
Assistant or Associate Professor of Communication

The School of Communication at the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism seeks to fill a faculty position in Organizational Communication, and invites qualified applicants to apply for a full-time, tenure-track position at either the Assistant or Associate rank. The position is designed to attract a current or future leader in Organizational Communication who develops new theoretical approaches and/or advances research methodologies to address important societal issues and inform practical real-world applications in communication.

The ideal candidate should have a Ph.D. in Organizational Communication or a related field, demonstrate excellence in at least one programmatic line of research, exhibit knowledge and skill in applying mixed methodologies to research and possess experience in writing and managing grants. Further, an ideal candidate is one who can inspire both undergraduate and graduate students, and who can advise students seeking to work in both academic and non-academic positions. Candidates are expected to teach undergraduate, MA and PhD classes, mentor doctoral students, supervise cutting-edge, innovative projects, and should exhibit evidence of teaching excellence. We anticipate that our new colleague will foster collaboration with other academic units across the University, and with external partners as well.

Applicants

To be considered for this position, all candidates must apply via the USC Employee Recruitment Services website at the following link https://usccareers.usc.edu/job/los-angeles/assistant-or- associate-professor-of-communication-open-rank/1209/9102929. Submission materials should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, samples of recent refereed publications and the names of three references. Final candidates will be requested to submit three (3) letters of recommendation. The cover letter should be addressed to School of Communication Faculty Search, attention Billie Shotlow, Annenberg School of Communication, University of Southern California, 3502 Watt Way, Suite 305, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0281. Applicants may direct questions to Billie Shotlow: (shotlow@usc.edu) or (213-821-2718). Materials submitted by regular mail will not be accepted.

Review of applications will commence on October 1, 2018 and continue until the position is filled or the search closed.

USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
Department of Communication
Tenure-line Associate or Full Professor

The Department of Communication and Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah seek a tenure-line Associate or Full professor working in the nexus of health communication, family or interpersonal communication, and cancer communication. For more information see: http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/81692 or contact Professor Kimberly A. Kaphingst, Search Committee Chair, at kim.kaphingst@hci.utah.edu.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
Department of Communication
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

The University of Utah’s Department of Communication seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Latinx/Indigenous Communication, effective July 1, 2019. For more information, see http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/81697 or contact Professor Kent A. Ono, Search Committee Chair, kent.ono@utah.edu.

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

The University of Utah’s Department of Communication seeks applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in Science, Environmental, and/or Risk Communication, effective July 1, 2019. For more information see: http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/81715 or contact Professor Robin E. Jensen, Search Committee Chair, atr.e.jensen@utah.edu.

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