Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Director

Director of the Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT The Knight Science Journalism (KSJ) Program was launched in 1983 to advance science journalism in the public interest by nurturing and enhancing the ability of journalists to illuminate science and its intersection with human culture accurately and thoughtfully. The KSJ Program is housed within the Program in Science, Technology, and Society (STS) at MIT, a unit of MIT’s School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (SHASS). At the core of the KSJ Program are the KSJ Fellowships, a collection of the most distinguished journalism fellowships in the world, awarded annually to working science journalists from around the globe. The KSJ Fellows spend an academic year embedded at MIT delving into a research project of their choice at the intersections of science, technology, and journalism, taking MIT courses, participating in the regular seminars and events of the KSJ program, and drawing upon the distinct community, mentorship, and resources afforded by MIT. The KSJ has also developed a variety of initiatives aimed at fostering vigorous, accurate, and independent coverage of science, technology, health, and the environment. These include its award-winning digital science magazine Undark, numerous outreach and training programs, and a prize recognizing outstanding local science journalism.

We seek to appoint the fifth Director of the KSJ Program. The Director serves as the organizational and intellectual leader of the KSJ Program and a standard bearer for science journalism worldwide. We seek a distinguished and visionary leader who can extend the remarkable success of the program and lead science journalism forward at a moment when the journalistic field is buffeted by uncertainty and when science and technology lie at the center of many of our most pressing global challenges. We plan for the new Director to be in place by the start of the Fall Term in September 2025. The key responsibilities of the Director are:

1. To oversee the KSJ’s fellowship programs. This includes assembling and chairing the committee that selects the KSJ fellowships (including the standard KSJ Fellowships, the Fellowship for Advancing Science Journalism in Africa and the Middle East, and the Sharon Begley Science Reporting Fellowship); coordinating and leading the regular KSJ seminars for fellows, as well as periodic field trips; supervising fellows’ research projects; and providing professional mentorship to fellows as they negotiate their careers in an tumultuous media environment. The Director will also oversee the KSJ’s HBCU Science Journalism Fellowship, a program initiated in 2024 for students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities who have an interest in science, technology, health, and environmental reporting.

2. To direct and promote the KSJ’s outreach and training activities, and to develop new initiatives aimed at advancing the practice and standards of science journalism. The KSJ Program hosts an array of events and resources for professional and aspiring journalists, including recent workshops and guides on science editing and fact-checking. The KSJ Program also oversees the Victor K. McElheny Award in Local and Regional Science Journalism. The new Director will build on the current portfolio of outreach and training programs and develop new initiatives of their own design.

3. To serve as the publisher of Undark magazine. Founded in 2016 by Editor-in-Chief Tom Zeller Jr. and fourth KSJ Director Deborah Blum, Undark is a non-profit, editorially independent digital magazine exploring the intersection of science and society. As publisher of Undark, the KSJ Director supervises the dedicated team of editors who manage the magazine.

4. To sustain, fortify, and extend connections between the KSJ Program and the broader MIT community. The KSJ Program maintains close affiliations with other units at MIT. As a component of MIT’s Program in Science, Technology, and Society (STS), the KSJ Program contributes to STS’s mission to explore the social and human dimensions of science, technology, medicine, and other technical enterprises, and thus to understand the human challenges at the core of MIT’s mission. Depending on qualifications and interest, the next KSJ Director may be eligible for an instructional appointment as Professor of the Practice in the STS Program.

   The KSJ Program also maintains close ties to MIT’s Graduate Program in Science Writing (GPSW), a premier master’s program in science journalism and communication. The KSJ Director has often taught within the GPSW curriculum.

   The Director builds connections with faculty across MIT, in order to recruit speakers for the KSJ seminars, to help Fellows find valuable courses to attend and laboratories to visit, and to identify potential collaborations.

   KSJ leadership has worked closely with a variety of other programs at and around MIT, such as the MIT Museum, the Catalyst Collaborative, MISTI Global Experiences, and the MIT Policy Lab. The next Director will also seek out opportunities to bring the expertise of the KSJ Program and its Fellows to bear on crucial MIT priorities, such as The Climate Project or the Social and Ethical Responsibilities of Computing.

5. To maintain strong relationships between the KSJ Program and the national and global science writing community. The KSJ Director will stand as the public face of the KSJ Program as an active participant in events and organizations related to science journalism. The KSJ Director will also serve as a standard bearer for the highest standards of integrity and good practice in science journalism and for the importance of science journalism in the contemporary world.

6. To manage the KSJ in-office staff. The staff of the KSJ includes the associate director, program administrator, learning and events coordinator, and communications coordinator, as well as all temporary administrative and events staff.

7. To serve as a steward of the KSJ Program’s institutional and financial resources. The core activities of the KSJ Program are supported primarily by an independent endowment. The KSJ Director may seek to initiate and develop contact with potential donors, and to coordinate with MIT’s Office of Resource Development.

Required qualifications:

• Qualified candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and at least seven years of distinguished experience related to science, technology, medicine, health, and/or environmental journalism, whether in media organizations, independent journalism, universities, scientific organizations, or some combination of these.

Preferred qualifications:

• Organizational leadership experience is highly desirable.
• Candidates may have experience in journalism in any medium, including print, digital, television, radio, podcast, and data journalism. We welcome candidates who have worked primarily in non-traditional media. Experience working across multiple media is a plus.
• Experience working in a university setting is desirable, though not required.
• Professional experience within science, technology, medicine, or environment, or in related areas like science and technology policy, is also desirable.
• Candidates with extensive experience in teaching and/or research, particularly those holding doctoral degrees, may be eligible for an instructional appointment as Professor of Practice in the Program in Science, Technology, and Society. Such candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. (Though this is not a requirement of the position.) MIT is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds.

All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration for employment based on their experience and qualifications and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or national or ethnic origin. See MIT’s full policy on nondiscrimination. Know your rights.

The hiring range for this position is $185,000 to $235,000, commensurate with experience. Employment is contingent on completion of a satisfactory background check.

Interested applicants should submit the following to MIT Careers Website, Requisition#24693.

Link to apply: https://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_mit/external/jobDetails/jobDetail.html?jobPostId=31603&localeCode=en-us

1. A curriculum vitae
2. A brief statement (up to 1,000 words) that addresses: a. What professional experiences and qualifications prepare you to succeed as KSJ Director? b. What would be your vision for the future of the KSJ Program and your primary objectives as its Director?

We will not be requiring letters of reference for the initial application. We do plan to request references for applicants who are selected to advance to the longlist.

Review of applications will begin January 6, 2025. Any questions with regards to this search may be directed to: Paree Pinkney, Director of Administration and Finance for the Program in Science, Technology, and Society, MIT, at 

Boston University

Lecturer, Newsroom Initiative Deputy Editor

Department of Journalism, College of Communication

Boston University’s College of Communication invites applications for a non-tenure track Associate Professor of the Practice of Journalism, specializing in broadcast journalism. The responsibilities are to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in journalism, preparing our students for an aspect of the industry that is undergoing tremendous change. We are looking for someone with a contemporary understanding of how broadcast journalism is executed, its role in a well-informed society, and how video is effectively used across many organizations and platforms. This Associate Professor of the Practice will be committed to the highest standards of journalism while promoting the kinds of innovations necessary to make journalism relative and sustainable.

The BU Department of Journalism, the largest in New England, is a comprehensive program that offers instruction in all media platforms. The program has a long history of achievement in the broadcast realm, with our students ascending to leading roles at some of the most significant broadcast news organizations in the nation.

Boston University values diverse perspectives, and a strong candidate will have a proven track record in furthering these causes at her or his organization and producing stories that speak to a broad span of humanity.

A successful candidate should have the following:

• A distinguished career as a journalist, including a record of sustained Recognition at the regional level is a given and recognition at the national level is desired.
• A track record of innovation and a strong grasp of many facets of broadcast journalism, whether in front of the camera, or as a producer, or as an executive.
• The qualifications for an appointment as an associate professor of the practice at Boston University. http://www.bu.edu/handbook/appointments-andpromotions/classification-of-ranks-and- titles/
• A master’s degree is preferred; a doctorate is Neither are required.
• Ability to teach skills courses as well as courses in ethics, international reporting and / or
• Experience in mentoring and management is a significant
• Experience in an academic community, including teaching, is a

Applications should include a letter of interest, including a statement of teaching philosophy and a vision of where broadcast journalism is going in the next 10 years and how our program can best prepare future journalists.

A CV and the names of three references are also requested. Applications may be sent by mail or, preferably, by email, with attachments in a Word or PDF file format, to:

Lena Sheehan
Department Administrator
Boston University
College of Communication,
640 Commonwealth Ave.
Boston, MA 02215.

Email: All inquiries will be confidential. Review of materials will begin November 1, 2018, and continue until the position is filled.

Deadline for applications if November 22, 2024.

Established in 1947, the College of Communication (COM) at Boston University is a large college with departments specializing in Film and Television, Journalism, Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations. COM’s student population exceeds 2200 students annually, including undergraduate and Master’s level students. The college integrates a strong liberal arts core with a heavy focus on preparing students for careers as communication professionals. Our faculty is a blend of traditional academicians and widely experienced professionals. Located in the “hub of education” and a major media market, Boston University’s College of Communication offers prospective faculty members a wealth of opportunities for collaborative efforts in academic and professional spheres.

Boston University is an equal opportunity employer and 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. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Suffolk University

Assistant Professor-Tenure Track, Advertising

Location: Boston, Massachusetts, 02108 United States

Apply URL: https://www.click2apply.net/1OloXpFA8kY1rCO7gsMMMw

The Department of Advertising, Public Relations & Social Media at Suffolk University invites applications for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor position in Advertising beginning July 1, 2025 in the College of Arts & Sciences (CAS). The department is particularly interested in recruiting a teacher-scholar with a research program involving marginalized and/or underserved populations and strategies for inclusive advertising in alignment with calls for diversification, inclusion and equity in the field.

Candidates should provide evidence of commitment to excellent teaching and scholarly potential, including a research agenda and plans for peer-reviewed publication. The department includes undergraduate majors in Advertising and Public Relations, and a Master of Arts in Communication. The successful candidate should have the ability to teach in both our Master’s program and our undergraduate majors. In particular, candidates should be able to teach courses such as Advertising I, Ad Copy, Media Planning, Ad Campaigns, Digital Advertising, Account Planning and Research and other elective courses as well as courses to support the University’s first-year general education curriculum, as needed. Innovative teaching practices are highly desirable. In addition to demonstrating excellence in teaching and research, the successful candidate is expected to advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and engage in service with the department, college and university. The workload for this position is 45% teaching, 35% research, and 20% service with a 5-course teaching load per year.

Suffolk’s Advertising & Public Relations Department is committed to applied learning and research, responsive to the fast-moving technologies and challenges in the fields we teach. Department faculty are scholars who contribute original research on new trends in public relations/advertising and data analysis, expert teachers who research and publish on best practices and pedagogy in the discipline, and practitioners who make contributions to the field in civic and other organizations as communication professionals. The Department also hosts Suffolk’s award-winning Debate Team which recently hosted the first national debate tournament in Spanish. Department faculty take advantage of our location in the heart of Boston, home to top advertising and public relations firms, start-ups, tech and health sector employers, non-profits and civic organizations to advance our work as teacher-scholars and integrate applied learning and service learning into our classrooms. We collaborate with colleagues in Graphic Design and Marketing (Sawyer Business School) to develop new interdisciplinary programs of study to prepare our graduates for the complex world of work they will enter.

The successful candidate will contribute to a rich tradition of community-engaged teaching and experiential education that prepares our diverse, substantially first-generation college students—40% of whom are Pell eligible—for careers and civic engagement. The successful candidate will have a commitment to inclusive pedagogy and curricular diversity, mentoring and advising students as well as conducting impactful research. We seek candidates excited about centering best practices pedagogy focused on active, applied and experiential learning in their teaching; a commitment to ongoing and continuous improvement in teaching is expected. Familiarity with and experience using pedagogical methods that enable students across racial, ethnic, socio-economic, and ability groups to reach their maximum potential is a valuable qualification.

Not sure this is you? Contact us to find out. Research indicates that women and members of marginalized populations tend not to apply to jobs when they think they do not meet the qualifications, when, in fact, they often do.

Suffolk University is dedicated to a diverse and inclusive academic community. Diversity, equity and inclusion are woven into our fabric. Founded in 1906 to provide access to legal education during the evening for individuals who might not otherwise have been afforded that opportunity, Suffolk University consistently seeks to advance its history and mission as a school of access and opportunity. This mission is lived through our decisions at every level. U.S. News ranked Suffolk University among the top 100 universities in the country for social mobility. Suffolk was also listed 14th nationally in percentage of international students. The University community works to advance equity through student, faculty and staff recruitment and support, community engagement, curriculum development, and research. Learn more about how we manifest the core values of our mission at Suffolk DEI.

Preference will be given for candidates with professional advertising experience. Candidates must hold a PhD in a relevant field (Advertising, Marketing Communication or a related field) by the beginning of the 2025-2026 academic year; ABD candidates in the final stages of completing their degrees will be considered. Experience teaching Advertising and graduate students preferred. Application should be made through the Suffolk University Human Resources’ Careers at Suffolk site.

A complete submission will include: cover letter; CV; Teaching Philosophy; Diversity Statement; a statement of research interests and agenda; student course evaluations (if available); a sample syllabus; and 3 letters of reference. For full consideration, applications should be submitted by October 1, though applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Initial interviews will be via Zoom followed by on-campus interviews.

Suffolk University is a private, comprehensive, urban university located in downtown Boston and is an equal opportunity employer committed to faculty diversity. Candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Suffolk offers substantial employee benefits, including retirement benefits, tuition remission for employees and their families, a tuition exchange program with participating institutions, as well as health, dental, and life insurance, commuter benefits, and a strong employee assistance program. Learn more about CAS faculty here. To learn more about the Advertising, Public Relations & Social Media department visit our website. Inquiries about the position should be addressed to Professor Bob Rosenthal, Chair of the Advertising, Public Relations & Social Media Department at .

Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/1OloXpFA8kY1rCO7gsMMMw

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Suffolk University

Tenure Track Assistant Professor position in Public Relations

The Department of Advertising, Public Relations & Social Media at Suffolk University invites applications for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor position in Public Relations beginning July 1, 2025 in the College of Arts & Sciences (CAS). The department is particularly interested in recruiting a teacher-scholar with a research program involving marginalized and/or underserved populations and communication strategies that prioritize diversity, equity and inclusion as called for in disciplinary journals and professional organizations.

Candidates should provide evidence of commitment to excellent teaching and scholarly potential, including a research agenda and plans for peer-reviewed publication. The department includes undergraduate majors in Advertising and Public Relations, and a Master of Arts in Communication. The successful candidate should have the ability to teach in both our Master’s program and our undergraduate majors. In particular, candidates should be able to teach courses such as Introduction to Public Relations, Public Relations Research, Public Relations Campaigns, and Media Relations and other elective courses as well as courses to support the University’s first-year general education curriculum, as needed. Innovative teaching practices are highly desirable. Candidates with the ability to develop and offer courses about big data and generative AI and their impact on public relations are especially encouraged. In addition to demonstrating excellence in teaching and research, the successful candidate is expected to advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and engage in service with the department, college and university. The workload for this position is 45% teaching, 35% research, and 20% service with a 5-course teaching load per year.

Suffolk’s Advertising & Public Relations Department is committed to applied learning and research, responsive to the fast-moving technologies and challenges in the fields we teach. Department faculty are scholars who contribute original research on new trends in public relations/advertising and data analysis, expert teachers who research and publish on best practices and pedagogy in the discipline, and practitioners who make contributions to the field in civic and other organizations as communication professionals. The Department also hosts Suffolk’s award-winning Debate Team which recently hosted the first national debate tournament in Spanish. Department faculty take advantage of our location in the heart of Boston, home to top advertising and public relations firms, and the start-ups, tech and health sector employers, non-profits and civic organizations that hire them, to advance our work as teacher-scholars and integrate applied learning and service learning into our classrooms. We collaborate with colleagues in Graphic Design and Marketing (Sawyer Business School) to develop new interdisciplinary programs of study to prepare our graduates for the complex world of work they will enter.

The successful candidate will contribute to a rich tradition of community-engaged teaching and experiential education that prepares our diverse, substantially first-generation college students—40% of whom are Pell eligible—for careers and civic engagement. The successful candidate will have a commitment to inclusive pedagogy and curricular diversity, mentoring and advising students—especially first-generation college students—as well as conducting impactful research. We seek candidates excited about centering best practices pedagogy focused on active, applied and experiential learning in their teaching; a commitment to ongoing and continuous improvement in teaching is expected. Familiarity with and experience using pedagogical methods that enable students across racial, ethnic, socio-economic, and ability groups to reach their maximum potential is a valuable qualification.

Not sure this is you? Contact us to find out. Research indicates that women and members of marginalized populations tend not to apply to jobs when they think they do not meet the qualifications, when, in fact, they often do.

Suffolk University is dedicated to a diverse and inclusive academic community. Diversity, equity and inclusion are woven into our fabric. Founded in 1906 to provide access to legal education during the evening for individuals who might not otherwise have been afforded that opportunity, Suffolk University consistently seeks to advance its history and mission as a school of access and opportunity. This mission is lived through our decisions at every level. U.S. News ranked Suffolk University among the top 100 universities in the country for social mobility. Suffolk was also listed 14th nationally in percentage of international students. The University community works to advance equity through student, faculty and staff recruitment and support, community engagement, curriculum development, and research. Learn more about how we manifest the core values of our mission at Suffolk DEI.

Preference will be given for candidates with professional public relations experience. Candidates must hold a PhD in a relevant field (Public Relations or a related field) by the beginning of the 2025-2026 academic year; ABD candidates in the final stages of completing their degrees will be considered. Experience teaching Public Relations and graduate students preferred. Application should be made through the Suffolk University Human Resources’ Careers at Suffolk site.

A complete submission will include: cover letter; CV; Teaching Philosophy; Diversity Statement; a statement of research interests and agenda; student course evaluations (if available); a sample syllabus; and 3 letters of reference. For full consideration, applications should be submitted by October 1, though applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Initial interviews will be via Zoom followed by on-campus interviews.

Suffolk University is a private, comprehensive, urban university located in downtown Boston and is an equal opportunity employer committed to faculty diversity. Candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Suffolk offers substantial employee benefits, including retirement benefits, tuition remission for employees and their families, a tuition exchange program with participating institutions, as well as health, dental, and life insurance, commuter benefits, and a strong employee assistance program. Learn more about CAS faculty here. To learn more about the Advertising, Public Relations & Social Media department visit our website. Inquiries about the position should be addressed to Professor Bob Rosenthal, Chair of the Advertising, Public Relations & Social Media Department at .

Apply Here

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Boston University

Sandra R. Frazier Professor of the Practice of Public Relations

College of Communication

Job Description

The Department of Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations at Boston University seeks to hire an internationally recognized leader and accomplished public relations professional to serve as the Sandra R. Frazier Professor of the Practice of Public Relations.

The successful candidate should have significant leadership experience in public relations practice and a strong international reputation as a public relations practitioner. We seek a forward-thinking colleague who has demonstrated engagement in the profession through active participation in and leadership of associations such as the Arthur W. Page Society, Page Up, Institute for Public Relations, Public Relations Society of America, International Public Relations Association, or any other national or international public relations associations, and will help lead our public relations degree programs into the future. Candidates for this position should have the capacity to teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in BU’s Public Relations degree programs especially our business fundamentals and strategic management courses. In addition to teaching, this role will include mentoring students to achieve their educational and professional goals, and conducting service for the College of Communication and Boston University through participation in various committees.

Our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration, and upholds freedom of expression.

Established in 1947, the College of Communication (COM) at Boston University has three departments:  Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations; Journalism, and Film and Television. COM’s student population exceeds 2,200 in its B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. programs. COM integrates a strong liberal arts core with a focus on preparing students for careers as communications professionals.  The faculty represents a blend of award-winning scholars and award-winning practitioners. BU enjoys an international reputation and is a major R1 and AAU institution.  Located in the “hub of education” and a major media market, Boston University’s College of Communication offers prospective faculty members a wealth of opportunities for collaborative efforts in academic professional spheres.

DO NOT APPLY THROUGH THE BOSTON UNIVERSITY HR WEBSITE.

Interested applicants should provide a curriculum vitae, letter of interest outlining their research focus areas and teaching interests, and the names, titles and email addresses of three references.

Review of applicants will begin on October 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.  Applicants may be sent via surface mail or, preferably by email (as a PDF document) to:

Laura Cafasso

Administrator
Department of Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations
College of Communication
Boston University
640 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA  02215

BU conducts a background check on all final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions. The background check includes contacting the final candidate’s current and previous employer(s) to ask whether, in the last seven years, there has been a substantiated finding of misconduct violating that employer’s applicable sexual misconduct policies. To implement this process, the University requires a final candidate to complete and sign the form entitled “Authorization to Release Information” after execution of an offer letter.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Boston University

Assistant Professor of Emerging Media Studies

College of Communication

Description

The Division of Emerging Media Studies at Boston University seeks to hire a Media Psychologist in a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position, focusing on media effects related to user experiences with AI-based technologies. This position is part of the university’s multi-disciplinary cluster hiring initiative in artificial intelligence, in partnership with BU Center for Computing & Data Sciences.

Specifically, this role is for a social scientist employing quantitative or mixed methods to conduct theory-driven empircal research on the psychological processes and effects of engaging with AI-based media (e.g., interfaces, devices, or services). Applicants are expected to be trained and have a promising record of research in communication, media science, cognitive psychology, or a similarly relevant and applicable social scientific discipline. Strong preference is for an individual capable of using and providing instruction on laboratory-based psychophysiological methods and conducting experimental or survey research.

About the College of Communication

Established in 1947, the College of Communication (COM) at Boston University is a large college with three departments: Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations; Journalism; and Film Television. COM’s student population exceeds 2,200 in its B.S., M. A., M.S. and Ph.D. programs. COM integrates a strong liberal arts core with a focus on preparing students for careers as communication professionals. The faculty represents a blend of award-winning scholars and award-winning practitioners. BU enjoys an international reputation and is a major R1 institution and AAU member. Located in the “hub of education” and a major media market, Boston University’s College of Communication offers prospective faculty members a wealth of opportunities for collaborative efforts in academic and professional spheres. Our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration, and upholds freedom of expression.

Required Skills

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in communication, social/behavioral science, or a related field by the start date of July 1, 2025; peer-reviewed research publications related to the study of communication; and an active research program using experimental, survey or other social scientific methods to understand the consequences of emerging media at the level of individual users. We are eager to consider applicants who can add momentum to existing strengths in the the Division of Emerging Media Studies and the College of Communication more broadly, including virtual or augmented reality, political communication, health communication, information integrity, and children and media to name a few. The BU College of Communication has a Communication Research Center equipped for psychophysiological data collection as well as naturalistic observation of media use. Moreover, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to build collaborative relationships with faculty of Computing & Data Sciences.

The successful candidate will teach in the College of Communication, and therefore should be prepared to serve as instructor for communication courses at the undergraduate, masters, and Ph.D. levels. Applicants should be able to teach courses on communication theory, quantitative and/or qualitative research methods, as well as focused seminars on their areas of greatest expertise and interest. A typical course load includes teaching two courses per semester.

DO NOT APPLY THROUGH THE BOSTON UNIVERSITY HR WEBSITE.

Interested candidates can apply via the Boston University AI Cluster Hire application portal at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28310. Applicants should provide (i) a letter of interest, (ii) a curriculum vitae, (iii) a research statement, (iv) a teaching statement, and (v) the names, professional titles, and email addresses of three references.

Review of applicants will begin the first week of October 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Applications may be sent by surface mail or, preferably, by email (as a PDF document) to:

Sean Mao

Administrator
Division of Emerging Media Studies
College of Communication
Boston University
640 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215

BU conducts a background check on all final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions. The background check includes contacting the final candidate’s current and previous employer(s) to ask whether, in the last seven years, there has been a substantiated finding of misconduct violating that employer’s applicable sexual misconduct policies. To implement this process, the University requires a final candidate to complete and sign the form entitled “Authorization to Release Information” after execution of an offer letter.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Boston University

Associate Professor of the Practice – Media Science – Integrated Design/User Experience

College of Communication

Job Description

The Department of Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations at Boston University seeks to hire a forward-thinking and collaborative graphic design educator to teach courses that prepare non-graphic design majors for careers involving design, application development, and technology expertise for the communication industry and related fields. This is a full-time faculty position beginning in September of 2025. The ideal candidate is an accomplished professional with at least 10 years of experience in graphic design, including experience with user interface design and related software for all media, and the ability and drive to help students be successful in a rapidly changing industry.

Teaching assignments will include three courses for both the spring and fall semesters, in one or more of the following courses: Design Strategy and Software, Design Strategy and Software II, Design and Interactive Experiences, and/or Media Expression and Communication. Candidates should be current on industry and professional advances and be prepared to update courses and curriculum accordingly. In addition to teaching, this role will include mentoring students to achieve their educational and professional goals, and conducting service for the College of Communication and Boston University through participation in various committees.

The ideal candidate will have an MFA in Graphic Design, a Masters in a related field, or a BFA with relevant experience; professional experience using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, HTML, CSS, Figma; the ability to teach these programs to students with little experience in them; the ability to respond to advances in the communications industry and incorporate these into our forward-thinking, industry-relevant curriculum; the ability to foster collaboration; possess excellent written and verbal communication skills; demonstrate continued engagement in professional or creative work in graphic design or related field or design competitions, exhibitions, and publications; experience creating diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning environments. Experience in data visualization, digital product design, and/or Python (and related software) is a plus.

Our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration, and upholds freedom of expression.

Established in 1947, the College of Communication (COM) at Boston University has three departments: Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations; Journalism, and Film and Television. COM’s student population exceeds 2,200 in its B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. programs. COM integrates a strong liberal arts core with a focus on preparing students for careers as communications professionals. The faculty represents a blend of scholars and distinguished practitioners. BU enjoys an international reputation and is a major R1 and AAU institution. Located in the “hub of education” and a major media market, Boston University’s College of Communication offers prospective faculty members a wealth of opportunities for collaborative efforts in academic professional spheres.

DO NOT APPLY THROUGH THE BOSTON UNIVERSITY HR WEBSITE.

Interested applicants should provide a curriculum vitae, letter of interest specifying their interest in teaching creative courses, a link to their portfolio, the names, professional titles, and email addresses of three professional references, and if applicable, a link to a portfolio of student work they have overseen.

Review of applicants will begin October 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants may be sent via surface mail or, preferably by email (as a PDF document) to:

Laura Cafasso

Administrator
Department of Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations
College of Communication
Boston University
640 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA  02215

BU conducts a background check on all final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions. The background check includes contacting the final candidate’s current and previous employer(s) to ask whether, in the last seven years, there has been a substantiated finding of misconduct violating that employer’s applicable sexual misconduct policies. To implement this process, the University requires a final candidate to complete and sign the form entitled “Authorization to Release Information” after execution of an offer letter.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Boston University

Associate Professor of the Practice – Advertising Creative

College of Communication

Job Description

The Department of Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations at Boston University seeks to hire three experienced advertising art directors and/or copywriters as Associate Professor of the Practice in Advertising. This is a position for industry leaders of national and/or international repute, with the ability and drive to help students be successful in a rapidly changing industry. These are full-time faculty positions beginning in September of 2025. Teaching assignments for these positions include some combination of undergraduate and graduate courses. Courses can include Fundamentals of Creative Development, Portfolio Development, Advertising Copywriting, Art Direction, Creative Video Development, AdLab, and Introduction to Advertising.

The primary responsibilities of these roles are teaching and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, and service to the University and the College of Communication through participation in various committees. BU offers degrees in advertising at the graduate (Master of Science in Advertising) and undergraduate (Bachelor of Science in Advertising) levels. The successful candidate will be expected to mentor both undergraduate and graduate students and to establish and maintain network ties in the advertising industry.

Our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration, and upholds freedom of expression.

Established in 1947, the College of Communication (COM) at Boston University has three departments: Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations; Journalism, and Film and Television. COM’s student population exceeds 2,200 in its B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. programs. COM integrates a strong liberal arts core with a focus on preparing students for careers as communications professionals. The faculty represents a blend of scholars and distinguished practitioners. BU enjoys an international reputation and is a major R1 and AAU institution. Located in the “hub of education” and a major media market, Boston University’s College of Communication offers prospective faculty members a wealth of opportunities for collaborative efforts in academic professional spheres.

DO NOT APPLY THROUGH THE BOSTON UNIVERSITY HR WEBSITE.

Interested applicants should provide a curriculum vitae, letter of interest specifying their interest in teaching creative courses, and the names, professional titles, and email addresses of three professional references.

Review of applicants will begin October 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants may be sent via surface mail or, preferably by email (as a PDF document) to:

Laura Cafasso

Administrator
Department of Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations
College of Communication
Boston University
640 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA  02215

BU conducts a background check on all final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions. The background check includes contacting the final candidate’s current and previous employer(s) to ask whether, in the last seven years, there has been a substantiated finding of misconduct violating that employer’s applicable sexual misconduct policies. To implement this process, the University requires a final candidate to complete and sign the form entitled “Authorization to Release Information” after execution of an offer letter.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy, or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Boston University

Assistant Professor Tenure-Track of Media Science – Computational Communication

College of Communication

Job Description

The Department of Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations at Boston University seeks to hire a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor whose research in media science advances computational communication in health communication and/or political communication.

The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. in communication or a related field, as well as an active program of research. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the potential to develop a national or international reputation as a scholar. Candidates for this position should have the capacity to teach and develop a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in BU’s media science degree programs, with a strong focus on computational communication methods, social media analytics, and quantitative research methods in the context of health or politics. In addition to teaching, this role will include mentoring students to achieve their educational and professional goals, and conducting service for the College of Communication and Boston University through participation in various committees.

Our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration, and upholds freedom of expression.

Established in 1947, the College of Communication (COM) at Boston University has three departments:  Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations; Journalism, and Film and Television. COM’s student population exceeds 2,200 in its B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. programs. COM integrates a strong liberal arts core with a focus on preparing students for careers as communications professionals.  The faculty represents a blend of award-winning scholars and award-winning practitioners. BU enjoys an international reputation and is a major R1 and AAU institution.  Located in the “hub of education” and a major media market, Boston University’s College of Communication offers prospective faculty members a wealth of opportunities for collaborative efforts in academic professional spheres.

DO NOT APPLY THROUGH THE BOSTON UNIVERSITY HR WEBSITE.

Interested applicants should provide a curriculum vitae, letter of interest outlining their research focus areas and teaching interests, and the names, titles and email addresses of three references.

Review of applicants will begin on October 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.  Applicants may be sent via surface mail or, preferably by email (as a PDF document) to:

Laura Cafasso

Administrator
Department of Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations
College of Communication
Boston University
640 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA  02215

BU conducts a background check on all final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions. The background check includes contacting the final candidate’s current and previous employer(s) to ask whether, in the last seven years, there has been a substantiated finding of misconduct violating that employer’s applicable sexual misconduct policies. To implement this process, the University requires a final candidate to complete and sign the form entitled “Authorization to Release Information” after execution of an offer letter.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Boston University

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor – Media Science – Communication Law and Policy

College of Communication

Job Description

The Department of Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations at Boston University seeks to hire a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in the area of communication law and policy. We seek to recruit an individual conducting impactful research in the area of media and information policy research.

The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. or J.D. in communication or a related field, as well as an active program of research. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the potential to develop a national or international reputation as a scholar. Candidates for this position should have the capacity to teach and develop a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in BU’s media science degree programs including communication law and policy, as well as communication theory and social science research methods. In addition to teaching, this role will include mentoring students to achieve their educational and professional goals, and conducting service for the College of Communication and Boston University through participation in various committees.

Our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration, and upholds freedom of expression.

Established in 1947, the College of Communication (COM) at Boston University has three departments:  Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations; Journalism, and Film and Television. COM’s student population exceeds 2,200 in its B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. programs. COM integrates a strong liberal arts core with a focus on preparing students for careers as communications professionals.  The faculty represents a blend of award-winning scholars and award-winning practitioners. BU enjoys an international reputation and is a major R1 and AAU institution.  Located in the “hub of education” and a major media market, Boston University’s College of Communication offers prospective faculty members a wealth of opportunities for collaborative efforts in academic professional spheres.

DO NOT APPLY THROUGH THE BOSTON UNIVERSITY HR WEBSITE.

Interested applicants should provide a curriculum vitae, letter of interest outlining their research focus areas and teaching interests, and the names, titles and email addresses of three references.

Review of applicants will begin on October 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.  Applicants may be sent via surface mail or, preferably by email (as a PDF document) to:

Laura Cafasso

Administrator
Department of Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations
College of Communication
Boston University
640 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA  02215

BU conducts a background check on all final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions. The background check includes contacting the final candidate’s current and previous employer(s) to ask whether, in the last seven years, there has been a substantiated finding of misconduct violating that employer’s applicable sexual misconduct policies. To implement this process, the University requires a final candidate to complete and sign the form entitled “Authorization to Release Information” after execution of an offer letter.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.