AEJMC News Placement Ads
July 2008 issue
Assistant Professor of Advertising • Department of Mass Media Arts, Journalism and Communication Studies, Clarion University of Pennsylvania — Meet with us August 6-8 in Chicago at AEJMC’s 2008 Convention! The Department of Mass Media Arts, Journalism and Communication Studies at Clarion University invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor of Advertising to begin in January 2009. Minimum qualifications include the terminal degree from an accredited program in Mass Communication (Ph.D. in Mass Communication, Mass Media or related field; ABD doctoral candidates considered), and university/college-level advertising teaching experience. Professional advertising experience in a corporate, agency or comparable setting is desirable. Completion of a successful on-campus interview is required. Candidates must demonstrate a record of and continued commitment to a scholarly focus in advertising, both in Ph.D. study, teaching, and ongoing research. Teaching responsibilities will include courses in principles and practices of advertising, advertising design and copy writing, advertising campaigns, and related courses to meet departmental needs. We are also interested in candidates who can design and teach advertising courses for our M.S. degree in Mass Media Arts and Journalism, and directly aid our efforts in attaining ACEJMC accreditation within the next two years. Other responsibilities include university service, departmental committee assignments, and continued scholarly growth. Clarion’s Department of Mass Media Arts, Journalism and Communication Studies offers mass communication-centered degree programs, and is housed within the College of Arts and Sciences. It is home to one of the university’s largest academic programs, serving approximately 500 majors each year. We are a growing department with a new and vital faculty that embraces diversity. We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic colleague with a good record of teamwork and communication skills. We will be recruiting for this position August 6-8 at the AEJMC 2008 Convention in Chicago. All interested faculty and graduate students are invited to meet with us to discuss this position. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should apply online at https://jobs.clarion.edu. Send official transcript for institution granting terminal degree, and three letters of reference to: Dr. Myrna Kuehn Search Committee Chairperson 166 Marwick-Boyd Clarion University of Pennsylvania Clarion, PA 16214 Clarion University is building a diverse academic community and encourages people of color, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply. AA/EEO.
••••
Assistant Professor of Journalism • Department of Mass Media Arts, Journalism and Communication Studies Clarion University of Pennsylvania — Meet with us August 6-8 in Chicago at AEJMC’s 2008 Convention! The Department of Mass Media Arts, Journalism and Communication Studies at Clarion University invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor of Journalism to begin in August 2009. Minimum qualifications include the terminal degree from an accredited program in Journalism or Mass Communication (Ph.D. in Journalism or Mass Communication with an emphasis in Journalism; ABD doctoral candidates considered), university/college-level journalism teaching experience, and professional journalism experience. Candidates must demonstrate a record of and continued commitment to a scholarly focus in journalism, both in Ph.D. study, teaching, and ongoing scholarship. Teaching responsibilities will include courses in principles and practices of journalism, print and broadcast news writing, reporting, ethics and related courses to meet departmental needs. This faculty member will also advise The Clarion Call, our student newspaper. Other responsibilities include university service, departmental committee assignments, and continued scholarly growth in journalism. We are especially interested in candidates that can design and teach journalism courses for our M.S. degree in Mass Media Arts and Journalism, and directly aid our efforts in attaining ACEJMC accreditation within the next two years. Clarion’s Department of Mass Media Arts, Journalism and Communication Studies offers mass communication-centered degree programs, and is housed within the College of Arts and Sciences. It is home to one of the university’s largest academic programs, serving approximately 500 majors each year. We are a growing department with a new and vital faculty that embraces diversity. We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic colleague with a good record of teamwork and communication skills. We will be recruiting for this position August 6-8 at the AEJMC 2008 Convention in Chicago. All interested faculty and graduate students are invited to meet with us to discuss this position. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should apply online at https://jobs.clarion.edu. Send official transcript for institution granting terminal degree, and three letters of reference to: Dr. Myrna Kuehn, Search Committee Chairperson, 166 Marwick-Boyd, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Clarion, PA 16214. Clarion University is building a diverse academic community and encourages people of color, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply. AA/EEO.
••••
Fairfield University — Assistant Professor, Digital Journalism • The Department of English seeks a tenure-track assistant professor to join its journalism program in Fall 2009; Ph.D. must be in hand by August 2009. Candidates should have significant experience with digital storytelling and web-based journalism in a professional or academic setting. Secondary interests in professional writing, technical editing, and advising college media are welcome, as is interest in connecting with any of our 19 interdisciplinary programs such as Asian Studies, Black Studies: The African Diaspora, and Latin American & Caribbean Studies. Teaching load is 3/3. The successful candidate will teach introductory and advanced reporting courses, design and teach specialized digital writing and editing courses, and teach in the first-year core sequence. A demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching, advanced technological skills, and a promising research agenda are expected. Review of applications will begin on a rolling basis September 15, 2008. To apply, please send a letter of application, CV, confidential letters from three references, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and sample publications (including both academic and professional work) to Dr. James Simon, Chair, Department of English, Fairfield University, Fairfield CT 06824. Informational interviews will be conducted at the AEJMC Convention in Chicago. Supplemental information about the position, the journalism program, and Fairfield University can be found at http://www.fairfield.edu/Digital_Journalism. Fairfield University, a Jesuit institution, is consistently ranked among the top three comprehensive universities in the North by the U.S. News & World Report. Its faculty, administration, and student body value intellectual and religious pluralism. The University is located in southwestern Connecticut near the Long Island Sound, about 50 miles from New York City and 25 miles from New Haven. Fairfield University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
••••
Loyola University New Orleans — The School of Mass Communication invites applications for the following position in ADVERTISING: Assistant professor, associate professor, or visiting professor specializing in advertising to teach outstanding students (as evidenced by our nationally competitive AAF advertising teams). Ability to teach in other areas of mass communication, including core courses, is preferred. Ph.D. and professional experience are required, although ABD may be considered. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate advertising courses, advise students, be an active scholar and engage in service activities. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. This position is tenure track and will begin on August 1, 2008. Starting date is negotiable. Send letter of application with curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, evidence of effective teaching, samples of relevant creative/research work and an official transcript of highest degree to: Chair, Search Committee, School of Mass Communication, Box 201, Loyola University New Orleans, 6363 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118-6195. Loyola University New Orleans is a private, Jesuit, four-year institution in historic uptown New Orleans. The School of Mass Communication at Loyola University New Orleans has more than 300 undergraduate majors in three programs (advertising, journalism and public relations). For more information on the School, please visit www.loyno.edu/masscomm. Loyola University New Orleans is committed to cultural diversity and expects candidates to share in this commitment. Loyola University New Orleans is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.
••••
Loyola University seeks applicants for Director of the School of Mass Communication. The successful candidate will have a broad and forward-looking perspective as well as appreciation of the varied nature of the disciplines within the mass communication field and use that knowledge to develop long-range school programs. Responsibilities include recruitment of faculty, review of the school’s curriculum, courses and programs, oversight of the school’s quest for accreditation with the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications, maintenance of the school’s image and reputation both in and outside the university. Qualifications include a Ph.D. or terminal degree in mass communication, advertising, journalism, public relations or a related field, and college teaching experience. Preference will be given to applicants with work experience in the media. Applicants must have tenurable qualifications and will receive tenure upon hiring. Rank and salary commensurate with qualifications. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Loyola is an EO/AAA employer. Send letter of application with curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, evidence of effective teaching, samples of relevant creative/research work and an official transcript of highest degree to: Chair of Search Committee, School of Mass Communication Box 201, Loyola University New Orleans, 6363 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70118-6195.
••••
COMMUNICATIONS (Tenure-Track) — The Pennsylvania State University, the Altoona College invites applications for a tenure-track position in Communications. The candidate should possess expertise in two or more of the following areas: advertising, journalism, new media, public relations, and video production. Candidates should be able to teach introductory and upper level courses, maintain a strong role in program development, and assist in the transition to a new state-of-art broadcast production facility. Located in the beautiful Allegheny Mountains of central Pennsylvania, Penn State Altoona is a largely residential campus of 4000 students offering 18 baccalaureate degree programs and the first two years of 180 Penn State baccalaureate degrees. Degree offerings at Penn State Altoona will continue to expand. Only 40 miles from the University Park campus, Altoona College offers the advantages of small college teaching with the readily available resources of a major research university. The position requires a Ph.D. in Communications or related field, and is a tenure-track appointment at the level of assistant professor or a rank commensurate with qualifications beginning in Fall 2009. Applicants should present a record of evidence and potential effectiveness in teaching, research, and service. Candidates should have a strong commitment to undergraduate education, research, student recruitment and retention, and curricular development and assessment. Penn State Altoona offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package. Applicants should send a letter of application establishing their qualifications; a current vita; a description of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness; a statement of research interests; transcripts (official transcripts required at the time of an interview); and three letters of reference. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their applications and accompanying materials electronically to artsandhumanities@psu.edu in Word or PDF formats. Application materials will be accepted until the position is filled. Initial interviews will be conducted at the AEJMC Conference in Chicago, August 6-8, 2008, but all applications will be considered. Review of applications will begin the week of October 1, 2008. Non-electronic inquiries, applications, and additional materials should be sent to: Chair Search Committee for Communications, Penn State Altoona, Box/Pos. C-27782, 3000 Ivyside Park, Altoona, PA 16601-3760. For additional information about Penn State Altoona, please visit our web page at http://www.altoona.psu.edu. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.
••••
Faculty Positions at Texas Tech University • Great things are happening at Texas Tech University You can be part of it. In the past four years we have Become an independent college; Begun a Ph.D. program; Nearly doubled our faculty; Increased our enrollment and endowment; Opened the Institute for Hispanic and International Communications (NEW); Opened research facilities in: Psychophysiology; Eye tracking; Continuous response monitoring – Ortek; Focus group recording; Phone and e-mail survey. Responding to this growth we are adjusting duties and assignments and will have openings, from assistant professor to professor, who can teach, conduct research and/or perform administrative duties in at least one of the following areas: Advertising requisition number 75941; Broadcast Journalism requisition number 76803; Public Relations requisition number 76636; Electronic Media or Visual Communications requisition number 76319. Administrative opportunities may include: direction of a communications research center or chairing the public relations department. Information about Advertising, contact Robert Meeds. rmeeds@techimpressions.net; Information about Broadcast Journalism, contact Randy Reddick. r.reddick@ttu.edu. Information about Public Relations, contact Coy Callison. coy.callison@ttu.edu. Information about Electronic Media or Visual Communications, contact Todd Chambers. todd.chambers@ttu.edu. Apply at http://www.depts.ttu.edu/personnel/. Representatives of Texas Tech will be present at the AEJMC Convention Placement Service.
••••
Tenure-Track Advertising Position • University of Alabama — The Department of Advertising and Public Relations is seeking an outstanding individual to fill an advertising tenure-track position in our nationally recognized program. The position begins August 16, 2009. Candidates should be able to teach undergraduate courses in advertising and mass communication, as well as graduate courses in advertising/public relations and mass communication (Note: The department’s MA program combines advertising and public relations). The ability to teach advertising management, media planning and basic research methods is a plus as is expertise in the use of new media applications (Web design, blogs, podcasts, etc.) in the advertising and public relations professions. Earned doctorate preferred, but will consider ABD. Applicants must demonstrate high potential to establish a scholarly research program. Previous successful teaching and/or professional experience desired. Send application, resume, and three letters of recommendation to the APR Search Committee, Attn: Dr. Joseph Phelps, University of Alabama, Box 870172, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0172. Applications accepted until position is filled, but review process begins September 15, 2008. Applications from women and minorities are especially encouraged. The University of Alabama is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
••••
Department of Communication, University of Maryland — Two Assistant Professor Positions in Public Relations • The Department of Communication at the University of Maryland invites applications for two tenure track positions in public relations at the rank of assistant professor, starting August 15, 2009, to help with the growth of its public relations track. The Department of Communication offers a specialization in public relations at the B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. levels. The University of Maryland is a “Top 20” ranked major public research university, located within the Washington DC/Baltimore metroplex, five miles from the District of Columbia and a major world city with concentrated research, public policy, cultural, and artistic resources. As the flagship university, The University of Maryland’s academic programs are sought after as partners for a wide variety of federal government communication initiatives. Successful candidates will have expertise in public relations theory, writing and campaigns; be able to engage in scholarly public relations research; and, teach courses in public relations principles, campaigns, writing, communication theory, and/or research methods. Candidates must have a Ph.D. at the time of appointment and the clear potential to establish a strong, active research program and conduct graduate advising. Teaching experience, preferably at the university level, is highly desirable. Professional public relations experience is desirable. For best consideration, interested candidates should submit a complete application by October 1, 2008. The application materials should include (a) a letter of application that describes research interests and other qualifications, (b) a curriculum vitae, (c) one letter of recommendation, (d) the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three additional references, and (e) sample(s) of recent research. Salary commensurate with experience. Application materials should be sent to: Linda Aldoory, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Chair, Public Relations Faculty Search Committee Department of Communication 2130 Skinner Building University of Maryland College Park, MD 20742-7635. Questions regarding this announcement may be addressed to Professor Aldoory at (301) 405-6528 or email laldoory@umd.edu. Information about the department is available on the department’s Web site at http://www.comm.umd.edu. The University of Maryland is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. A CENTURY OF ACHIEVEMENT DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION, 1901-2001.
••••
Outstanding Assistant Professor in Graphic Design • The School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is searching for an outstanding assistant professor specializing in graphic design. The successful applicant will teach courses in graphic design, newspaper and magazine design, and other appropriate courses over time. All of the school’s design courses are taught in state-of-the-art Macintosh labs. The successful candidate will teach a 2/3 course load and perform other customary duties of a faculty member in the school’s journalism-mass communication practice tenure track—creative activity, advising and service. A minimum of a master’s degree or master’s degree in progress required. Expertise required in graphic design and proficiency in appropriate software, including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and InCopy. The successful candidate will possess several of the following characteristics: significant professional experience, strong ties to media organizations, multimedia skills and teaching experience. The committee will begin to review applications Aug. 15, 2008, for an appointment to begin as early as Jan. 1, 2009. All application materials including a letter, résumé and at least three references with contact information should be submitted via the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s human resources Web site. Visit https://s4.its.unc.edu/RAMS4/details.do?reqId=1000470&type=F, and click either the “Apply Now” button at the top of the page or the “Apply for This Position” link at the bottom of the page. Supporting documents, including course syllabi, portfolio and other material also will be helpful in selecting finalists. These should be submitted electronically whenever possible. Send other materials to: Jo Bass, Assistant to the Dean, School of Journalism and Mass Communication, UNC-Chapel Hill, Campus Box 3365, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3365. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal-opportunity employer.
••••
Outstanding Assistant Professor in Photojournalism The School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is searching for an outstanding assistant professor specializing in photojournalism. The successful applicant will teach a variety of photojournalism classes and appropriate multimedia classes, including audio and video reporting. The successful candidate will teach a 2/3 course load and perform other customary duties of a faculty member in the school’s journalism-mass communication practice tenure track—creative activity, advising and service. A minimum of a master’s degree or master’s degree in progress required. Expertise in video, audio and multimedia storytelling strongly desired. Other characteristics of a successful candidate include significant professional photojournalism experience, strong links with media organizations such as NPPA, proficiency in appropriate software, including Adobe Photoshop, Final Cut Pro and Pro Tools, and teaching experience. The committee will begin to review applications Aug. 15, 2008, for an appointment to begin as early as Jan. 1, 2009. All application materials including a letter, résumé and at least three references with contact information should be submitted via the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s human resources Web site. Visit https://s4.its.unc.edu/RAMS4/details.do?reqId=1000498&type=F, and click either the “Apply Now” button at the top of the page or the “Apply for This Position” link at the bottom of the page. Supporting documents, including course syllabi, portfolio and other material also will be helpful in selecting finalists. These should be submitted electronically whenever possible. Send other materials to: Jo Bass, Assistant to the Dean, School of Journalism and Mass Communication, UNC-Chapel Hill, Campus Box 3365, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3365. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal-opportunity employer.
••••
Director, School of Communication at Western Michigan University — The School of Communication of Western Michigan University invites applications for the position of Director beginning July 1, 2009. We seek a leader and senior scholar who will promote collegiality, set high standards of research, teaching, and service, and work with faculty, alumni, students, and community partners to build on the positive momentum in the School of Communication. The successful candidate will have a forward-looking perspective as well as an appreciation of the varied theoretical, topical, and methodological approaches within the communication discipline. Additionally, the candidate must have a commitment to faculty governance, dedication to diversity, and ability to develop and maintain relationships with alumni. To learn more about the position, the school, the university, and the community please visit http://www.wmich.edu/communication/newdirector. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates must hold a Ph.D. or appropriate terminal degree in an appropriate field, possess a record of excellence in research/creative activities, teaching, service appropriate for a tenured appointment at a senior rank, and have experience in administrative responsibilities and advocating for external and internal funding. WMU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer consistent with applicable federal and State law. Candidates must show a demonstrated commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity and goals of the Affirmative Action. Review of applications will begin September 15, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants must visit http://www.wmich.edu/hr/careers-at-wmu.htm to apply online and should include a letter of application and a current curriculum vita. Teaching and administrative philosophy, funding history, a list of references, and any additional supporting material should be sent directly to Dr. Joseph M. Kayany, Search Committee Chair, School of Communication, Western Michigan University, 300 Sprau Tower, 1903 W. Michigan Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5318; Email: joseph.kayany@wmich.edu; Phone: 269.387.3139; Fax: 269.387.3990. Web: http://www.wmich.edu/communication.
Return to AEJMC News Ad Listings