Ithaca College

Assistant Professor of Media Law

The Ithaca College Roy H. Park School of Communications invites applications for a tenure-eligible Assistant Professor appointment in Media Law beginning Fall 2025 in Ithaca, NY. This position joins the Department of Media Arts, Sciences, and Studies Department (MASS) with 40+ full-time faculty dedicated to teaching excellence who offer 4 degree programs for nearly 1000 majors, along with 5 minors. The Park School is housed in a state-of-the-art facility with a $5M inventory of film and digital media portable equipment, multiple studio spaces, and cutting-edge technologies including an LED surround wall for virtual production.

Primary responsibilities include teaching classes in media law for students enrolled in majors across the School of Communications and also for students enrolled in Legal Studies. Specific content courses in media law (Copyright, Intellectual Property, Entertainment Law, Media Contracts, etc.) may be offered based on areas of expertise and student need.

The successful candidate will teach a full course load per academic year, act as an academic advisor for students, and serve on Department, School, and College committees. There is an also an expectation of research and/or creative work. Successful candidates will demonstrate an ability to teach in ways that value the varied learning needs and interests of a culturally diverse student population, and that reflect a commitment to encouraging success in all students.

Qualifications: An advanced degree in law and/or mass communications with related experience is required. PhD and/or JD is preferred.

Application Instructions: Interested applicants must apply online at http://ithaca.edu/jobs/ and attach a CV, cover letter, and a list with the names of three references. To ensure full consideration, a completed application should be received by November 22, 2024

Questions about the online application can be directed to the Ithaca College Office of Human Resources at , 607-274-8000.

Visa sponsorship may be provided for this position.

Ithaca College is building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the College is appreciated.

Hiring Range: $61,000-$63,500, dependent on discipline, qualifications and experience.

Ithaca College is a comprehensive residential campus community of approximately 5,000 students. Nestled in the heart of New York State’s scenic Finger Lakes region, Ithaca College sits atop South Hill overlooking picturesque Cayuga Lake and is just minutes away from the city center and neighboring Cornell University. Combining small town warmth and charm with the vibrancy of a college community, the thriving and culturally diverse city of Ithaca has been rated by Kiplinger’s as one of the top 10 places to live in the United States.

In an effort to promote campus safety and the security of College resources, Ithaca College will, consistent with the requirements of the law and prudent practices, conduct criminal background investigations per College policy. This position is subject to a criminal background check. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of the criminal background check.

SUNY New Paltz

Assistant Professor of Media & Journalism

JOB DETAILS

SUNY New Paltz Vacancy External Posting (Faculty)

Applications are invited for consideration for appointment to the following position:

Department: Digital Media & Journalism

Budget Title: Assistant Professor

Local Title: Assistant Professor of Media & Journalism

Posting Date: October 16, 2024

Classification: N/A

Duties: The Department of Digital Media and Journalism at the State University of New York (SUNY) at New Paltz seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Media and Journalism. The desired areas of specialization include news editing, local news reporting, and journalism history and theory. Position responsibilities would include running the Department’s online news magazine as part of a required course in the journalism major.

The position would include teaching beginning and intermediate reporting courses, a course on editing and publishing, and a course on the historical, legal, and cultural foundations of journalism.

We are particularly interested in filling the line with a candidate from groups traditionally underrepresented on college campuses, especially scholars committed to diversity and inclusion in their scholarship and teaching. We seek a candidate that would complement the department faculty’s strengths as a blend of active media practitioners/filmmakers, journalists, and media scholars. Along with teaching and scholarly research, duties would include advising the department’s student majors and minors and collegial participation in the life of the Department and University.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Ph.D. or ABD candidates having a firm completion date within the year of the appointment. M.F.A. or terminal degree in their field from an accredited institution, and a substantial body of creative/professional work would also be considered.
• Candidates should have teaching experience at the undergraduate level and present evidence or promise of an active program of research and/or creative work.

Preferred:

• A Ph.D. in Journalism, Media Studies, Communication, or a related field
• At least five years of professional journalism experience, including editing responsibilities

Contact Information: Electronic submissions required. Individuals with disabilities who need assistance with the application process should call (845) 257-3628.

Candidates will be required to electronically submit:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Examples of published journalism and/or scholarly work
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Contact information for three professional references – References provided by applicant will be sent a link to upload letters of recommendation

Please apply by visiting https://jobs.newpaltz.edu/postings/2613

Deadline: Applications accepted until position filled; priority given to applications received before 11/22/24

Other important information about this vacancy: This position offers full New York State benefits which are among the most comprehensive in the country; see them here: https://www.suny.edu/benefits/benefit-summaries/. The State University of New York at New Paltz is a highly selective, public University that is recognized regionally for the strength of its academic programs. It is located in the beautiful Hudson River Valley with easy access to New York City and other nearby recreational and cultural amenities.

SUNY New Paltz recognizes the unique skills, perspective, talents and passion that each employee contributes to its learning community. To work here is to accept an invitation to participate in the growth and development of all campus members— students, faculty and staff. The University’s commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. New Paltz continues to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility.

We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The State University of New York at New Paltz is an AA/EOE/ADA employer.

Federal law and regulations require notice to all prospective employees regarding crimes that have occurred on campus in the current three year period. Please refer to the University Police Web site for the complete Annual Security Report (Clery Report) at https://www.newpaltz.edu/police/clery compliance/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/

Web Site: https://jobs.newpaltz.edu/postings/2613 Application for Employment

Columbia University

Joan Konner Visiting Professor of Journalism

The Graduate School of Journalism at Columbia University invites applications for a full-time, visiting professor (rank to be determined) to be appointed for two years.

As the Joan Konner Visiting Professor of Journalism, the incumbent will contribute to strengthening our teaching of journalism in a changing media landscape. Teaching assignments may include teaching a foundational Reporting or Writing course and/or a seminar in the incumbent’s specialty area, supervising masters’ projects, and advising students. The incumbent may also contribute to the Master of Arts program as well as the dual degree journalism and computer science program.

The ideal candidate would have a substantial publishing record as well as experience as a teacher, writer and editor. Demonstrated experience with video journalism and documentary film production, especially in the areas of climate and environmental reporting, is preferred. Candidates should also have some experience in investigative journalism or qualitative and quantitative reporting, including but not limited to methods in data collection, analysis and visualization. We are particularly interested in a candidate’s ability to teach about the complexities of race, ethnicity and other forms of diversity as they apply to journalism.

The School embraces diversity and seeks candidates with the ability to work with and attract dynamic and diverse groups of faculty, staff and students.

To qualify for this two-year visiting professorship the candidate must currently hold an appointment at another academic institution.

A bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced degree is preferred.

This two-year visiting position is expected to be appointed from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with a renewed appointment from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, pending performance and administrative approval.

The hiring committee will continuously review applications, with the expectation of conducting first-round interviews by December 2024. The search will remain open no less than thirty days after posting and until the position is filled.

Letters of interest and curricula vitae can be submitted for consideration by going to the following link: apply.interfolio.com/157161

Columbia University is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and supporting a community diverse in every way: race, ethnicity, geography, religion, academic and extracurricular interest, family circumstance, sexual orientation, gender-identity, socioeconomic background and more.

SUNY Brockport

Instructor of Social Media (Tenure Track)

Job no: 497070 SUNY

Budget Title: Instructor (10 month) – EDC Salary

Level/Grade: A6

Work type: Full time

Location: Brockport, NY

Department: Journalism, Broadcasting and PR

Job Summary:

The Department of Journalism, Broadcasting and Public Relations at SUNY Brockport seeks an energetic social media instructor who can teach a range of undergraduate courses in social media. This full-time, tenure-track position begins in Fall 2025. The faculty member’s role involves teaching courses including Social Media Writing, Social Media Video, and Social Media Analytics. The faculty member will also be responsible for providing academic advisement. We particularly welcome applications from individuals belonging to historically underrepresented groups and/or who have experience working in diverse populations. Best consideration given to those applications submitted by October 25th, 2024.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism or related field from a college or university accredited by the US Department of Education or an internationally accredited institution. Degree is required by the time of appointment.
• Significant professional work experience in social media.
• Proficiency with current social media analytics tools.
• Ability and evidence of pursuing scholarship activities or continued professional development.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching at the university level.
• Willingness to mentor students. Experience with curriculum improvement/development, including proficiency in developing social media courses designed to prepare students for careers in the industry.
• Connected to a strong professional network within the social media industry, which could facilitate partnerships, internships, or job placement opportunities for students.

Salary and Benefits:

The minimum salary for this position is $55,382. This position is benefits eligible; Find out more about benefits at Careers@Brockport! This position is eligible for visa sponsorship.

Application Instructions:

Visit jobs.hr.brockport.edu to complete an application including your cover letter that addresses required and preferred qualifications, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references. Best consideration given to those applications submitted by October 25th, 2024. We will continue to accept applications after the best consideration date.

Background Investigation Statement:

All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background check.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Pre-employment drug test and DOT physical may be required for positions requiring a valid Class A or B CDL driver’s license with passenger endorsement.

New York State Executive Order: Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations via email at .

Non-Discrimination Statement/Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: SUNY Brockport does not discriminate. SUNY Brockport is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the university community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

Diversity Statement:

SUNY Brockport is committed to creating and maintaining an equitable environment that welcomes, values, and supports individuals and communities who affirm human dignity. The University provides opportunities for engagement, learning, growth, and transformation to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive institution.

Reasonable Accommodations:

SUNY Brockport provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources or email your request to Tamara Gouger, AVP for Human Resources and ADA Coordinator, at . Determinations or requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

SUNY Brockport is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The University actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the University.

Founded in 1835, State University of New York (SUNY) Brockport is an exceptional regional comprehensive public university that offers high-quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the arts, business, education, health, humanities, social sciences, and STEM. The University’s curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and emphasizes experiential learning.

Located only a few miles from Lake Ontario in a quaint “Village on the Erie Canal,” SUNY Brockport is conveniently situated between the cities of Rochester and Buffalo — the fourth and second largest cities in New York State. Inspiring excellence through growth, engagement, and transformation is our mission.

Join the inclusive community of distinguished, dedicated, and renowned faculty who, together with talented staff and eager students, are Building a Better Brockport! Here are some of our points of distinction and achievements:

The first African American student to graduate from Brockport, Fannie Barrier Williams, is recognized both as a visionary and one of the most prominent African American women of her generation. The Fannie Barrier Williams Scholars program was created to support and transform the lives of students from low-income families. As a permanent tribute to her incredible advocacy and legacy, the University dedicated the Fannie Barrier Williams Liberal Arts Building in 2022.

Our AACSB-Accredited School of Business and Management focuses on student experiences like the Wade Student Managed Investment Fund to align student learning with business skill development.

We offer the only Computer Information Systems (CIS) program in the state that is accredited by ABET.

We are the only SUNY comprehensive institution to offer the Doctor of Nursing Practice.

The Writers Forum has brought hundreds of writers—novelists, poets, playwrights, memoirists, screenwriters, cartoonists, and essayists from varied traditions—to the campus. Nobel laureates and Pulitzer winners were among them.

State (e.g., Department of Environmental Conservation) and federal agencies (e.g., Environmental Protection Agency and National Science Foundation) are funding faculty research, including projects related to the Great Lakes, that that engage both undergraduate and graduate students.

We have strong educational partnerships and connections with school districts, healthcare organizations, and clinical settings throughout the region.

The Joey Jackson Intercultural Center, named after a Brockport alum who is a prominent criminal defense attorney and CNN legal analyst, was created to provide an inclusive and supportive environment for underrepresented students, to help our faculty members connect with students outside of the classroom, and to provide students with opportunities for leadership development, celebration, and collaborations.

We engage in cutting edge, meaningful research that will make a difference for practitioners around the world. Students display their scholarship activities during our annual Scholars Day celebration.

Our faculty are recognized as outstanding educators who utilize the very best pedagogy that higher education has to offer. Brockport hosts three SUNY-recognized Distinguished Professors.

SUNY Brockport has a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. We welcome individuality and encourage you to utilize your unique talents and bring your skills as we collaboratively strive to build meaningful lives and vibrant communities.

Advertised:

24 Sep 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

Application Instructions:

Visit jobs.hr.brockport.edu to complete an application including your cover letter that addresses required and preferred qualifications, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references. Best consideration given to those applications submitted by October 25th, 2024. We will continue to accept applications after the best consideration date.

Background Investigation Statement:

All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background check.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:

Pre-employment drug test and DOT physical may be required for positions requiring a valid Class A or B CDL driver’s license with passenger endorsement.

New York State Executive Order:

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations via email at .

Non-Discrimination Statement/Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:

SUNY Brockport does not discriminate. SUNY Brockport is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the university community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

Diversity Statement:

SUNY Brockport is committed to creating and maintaining an equitable environment that welcomes, values, and supports individuals and communities who affirm human dignity. The University provides opportunities for engagement, learning, growth, and transformation to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive institution.

Reasonable Accommodations:

SUNY Brockport provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources or email your request to Tamara Gouger, AVP for Human Resources and ADA Coordinator, at . Determinations or requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

SUNY Brockport is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The University actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the University.

Marist College

Assistant Professor of Public Relations

Department/School: School of Communication & the Arts

Salary/Pay Rate: $75,000 – $80,000

Job Summary:

The School of Communication and the Arts at Marist College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Public Relations, beginning August 2025. The department seeks a candidate with the ability to teach a broad range of courses in Public Relations, including introductory and upper-level courses. Particular areas of expertise sought include Applied Research and Analytics, Campaign Management, and Crisis Communication, as well as courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. The department is open to a wide range of research areas and methodologies, but particularly seeks expertise in the following areas: international/transnational public relations; public relations and intercultural communication; health communication; political communication; and/or crisis communication.

The successful candidate will join a Communication Department and a school characterized by a strong sense of collaboration and expansive community in which students are the central focus and faculty are both accessible and approachable. The Department offers a major with five concentrations (Communication Studies, Advertising, Journalism, Public Relations, and Sports Communication). The major enrolls more than 500 students, and the Department also offers an MA in Marketing Communication, as well as a five-year dual degree with the BA and the MA. The successful candidate may also teach in the graduate program and/or teach First Year Seminars. Marist is also home to North Road Communications, an award-winning, student-run integrated marketing communication firm, and the successful candidate may have the opportunity to advise the firm.

This position aligns with the School of Communication and the Arts’ mission to inspire students to be ethically responsible professionals, with an understanding of sustainable and social responsibilities. We encourage applicants who can demonstrate through their teaching, professional activity, and service, their abilities to contribute to Marist’s identity as an institution that welcomes and embraces diversity.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctorate in communication, or a related field of study, or other terminal degree and professional experience in public relations, preferably in an agency (external/in house) environment
• Two or more years of college teaching experience in public relations, and/or demonstrated ability to teach at the collegiate level
• Evidence of diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching

Essential Functions:

• Teach seven undergraduate courses per year, including the lower-level public relations foundation classes and/or upper-level courses in their area of expertise (with opportunities for course releases based on research production or service obligations)
• Integrate profession-based learning experiences into courses via field experiences, guest speakers, or projects that will lead to accomplishing course objectives
• Have the opportunity to teach first-year seminars and courses in the honors program
• Engage in Academic Advising
• Aid the Department Chair with program assessment and other projects that enhance the environment for students and colleagues
• Engage in a variety of service duties, including school and college committee service, curriculum development and assessment, admissions, and community/industry outreach

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three to five years professional experience in public relations in an agency (external/in house) environment
• Three or more years of teaching at the collegiate level with evidence of effective teaching

Required Application Documents:

Cover Letter, CV, and one representative syllabus from a previous stand-alone course that reflects a commitment to diversity and inclusion are required for consideration. Advancing candidates may be asked to provide additional documentation. Preferences will be given to those who apply by October 1st, and applications will be accepted until October 15th.

Benefits:

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
• First 6 years College contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
• College contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
• Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.

Typical eligibility requirements:

• 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist College.
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.

Tuition Benefits:

• Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
• College pays 100% tuition only.
• Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.

*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the College.

About the Department/School:

The mission of the Marist College Communication program is to provide a high-quality professional education with a strong liberal arts foundation that will prepare students for careers in the ever-changing mass communication industry. The program is designed to encourage creativity, foster critical and analytical thinking and model practical, real-world experience in order to develop ethical communication innovators that courageously shape our world. The Communication Program features a comprehensive curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Students may choose from 5 concentrations — Advertising, Communication Studies, Journalism, Public Relations and Sports Communication.

The Communication Department is housed in Marist’s School of Communication and the Arts, which prepares students for careers in communication, media, fashion & art practices, building valuable skills that complement a foundation in a liberal arts education. With nationally ranked programs and Centers of Excellence in Sports Communication and Social Media, we foster an inclusive and engaged community of industry experts and research faculty dedicated to student success. We aim to inspire students to become empathetic and ethically responsible professionals with an understanding of the values of community engagement, sustainability, and social responsibility. Marist’s location in the Hudson Valley offers a traditional college experience that is only a train ride away from the rich cultural and professional opportunities New York City has to offer, while our global campus in Florence, Italy gives students the opportunity to expand their world.

We have innovative, undergraduate academic programs in Art and Digital Media, Communication, Fashion, Film and Television, Games and Emerging Media, and Music as well as graduate programs and dual degree programs in Marketing Communication (online).

About Marist College:

Located on the banks of the historic Hudson River and at its Florence, Italy campus, Marist College is a comprehensive, independent institution grounded in the liberal arts. Its mission is to “help students develop the intellect, character, and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century.” Marist educates approximately 5,000 traditional-age undergraduate students and 1,200 adult and graduate students in 53 undergraduate majors and numerous graduate programs, including fully online MBA, MPA, MS, and MA degrees, and also Doctor of Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs. Marist is consistently ranked among the best colleges and universities in America by The Princeton Review (Colleges That Create Futures and The Best 386 Colleges), U.S. News & World Report (3rd Most Innovative School/North), Kiplinger’s Personal Finance (“Best College Values”), and others. Marist’s study abroad program is ranked #1 in the nation by the U.S. State Department’s “Open Doors Report” and has also received the Senator Paul Simon Award for First Year Abroad programs in Italy and Ireland. Marist’s Joint Study partnership with IBM, which began in 1988, has brought the College the kind of world-class technology platform typically found at leading research institutions. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about

Type of Position: Full-time

Classification: Faculty (Full-Time)

Months per Year: 9

Work Schedule: Time as required for teaching.

Hours per Week: 37.5

Location: Marist College Main Campus

Number of Position Openings: 1

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist College is committed to creating a diverse workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the College will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of minorities, women, people with disabilities, and any other protected groups found to be under represented.

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The College will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The College will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

Marist’s policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the College. It shall be considered a violation of College policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist College on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.

Marist College

Assistant Professor of Advertising

Department/School: School of Communication & the Arts

Salary/Pay Rate: $75,000 – $80,000

Job Summary:

The School of Communication and the Arts at Marist College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Advertising, beginning August 2025. The department seeks a candidate with the ability to teach Research and Consumer Insights, Media Strategy, Introduction to Strategic Advertising, Branding, and/or Strategic Advertising Campaign Development, as well as courses in the successful candidate’s area of expertise. The department is open to a wide range of research areas and methodologies but particularly seeks expertise in the following areas: advertising insight/strategy; international/transnational advertising; advertising and intercultural communication; and/or data strategy and AI technology.

The successful candidate will join a Communication Department and a school characterized by a strong sense of collaboration and expansive community in which students are the central focus and faculty are both accessible and approachable. The Department offers a major with five concentrations (Communication Studies, Advertising, Journalism, Public Relations, and Sports Communication). The major enrolls over 500 students, and the Department also offers an MA in Marketing Communication and a five-year dual degree with the BA and the MA. The successful candidate may also teach in the graduate program and/or teach First Year Seminars. Marist is also home to North Road Communications, an award-winning, student-run integrated marketing communication firm, and the successful candidate may have the opportunity to advise the firm.

This position aligns with the School of Communication and the Arts’ mission to inspire students to be ethically responsible professionals, with an understanding of sustainable and social responsibilities. We encourage applicants who can demonstrate through their teaching, professional activity, and service, their abilities to contribute to Marist’s identity as an institution that welcomes and embraces diversity.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in communication, or a related field of study, or other terminal degree by the time of appointment, and professional experience in advertising, preferably in an agency (external/in house) environment
• Two or more years of college teaching experience in Advertising, and/or demonstrated ability to teach at the collegiate level.
• Evidence of diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching
• Essential Functions:
• Teach seven undergraduate courses per year, including the lower-level advertising foundation classes and/or upper-level courses in their area of expertise, with opportunities for course releases based on research production or service obligations.
• Have the opportunity to teach first-year seminars and courses in the honors program.
• Integrate profession-based learning experiences into courses via field experiences, guest speakers, or projects that will lead to accomplishing course objectives
• Advise upper-level students in the Communication program
• Aid the Department Chair with program assessment and other projects that enhance the environment for students and colleagues.
• Engage in a variety of service duties, including school and college committee service, curriculum development and assessment, admissions, and community/industry outreach.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three to five years professional experience in advertising in an agency (external/in house) environment
• Three or more years of teaching at the collegiate level with evidence of effective teaching

Required Application Documents:

Cover Letter, CV, and one representative syllabus from a previous stand-alone course that reflects a commitment to diversity and inclusion are required for consideration. Advancing candidates may be asked to provide additional documentation. Preferences will be given to those who apply by October 1st, and applications will be accepted until October 15th.

Benefits:

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.

403(b) defined contribution plan:

• First 6 years College contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
• College contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
• Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.
• Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist College.
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.

Tuition Benefits:

• Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
• College pays 100% tuition only.
• Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.

*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the College.

About the Department/School:

The mission of the Marist College Communication Department is to provide a high-quality professional education with a strong liberal arts foundation that will prepare students for careers in the ever-changing mass communication industry. The program is designed to encourage creativity, foster critical and analytical thinking and model practical, real-world experience in order to develop ethical communication innovators that courageously shape our world. The Communication Program features a comprehensive curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Students may choose from 5 concentrations — Advertising, Communication Studies, Journalism, Public Relations and Sports Communication.

The Communication Department is housed in Marist’s School of Communication and the Arts, which prepares students for careers in communication, media, fashion & art practices, building valuable skills that complement a foundation in a liberal arts education. With nationally ranked programs and Centers of Excellence in Sports Communication and Social Media, we foster an inclusive and engaged community of industry experts and research faculty dedicated to student success. We aim to inspire students to become empathetic and ethically responsible professionals with an understanding of the values of community engagement, sustainability, and social responsibility. Marist’s location in the Hudson Valley offers a traditional college experience that is only a train ride away from the rich cultural and professional opportunities New York City has to offer, while our global campus in Florence, Italy gives students the opportunity to expand their world.

We have innovative, undergraduate academic programs in Art and Digital Media, Communication, Fashion, Film and Television, Games and Emerging Media, and Music as well as graduate programs and dual degree programs in Marketing Communication (online).

About Marist College:

Located on the banks of the historic Hudson River and at its Florence, Italy campus, Marist College is a comprehensive, independent institution grounded in the liberal arts. Its mission is to “help students develop the intellect, character, and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century.” Marist educates approximately 5,000 traditional-age undergraduate students and 1,200 adult and graduate students in 53 undergraduate majors and numerous graduate programs, including fully online MBA, MPA, MS, and MA degrees, and also Doctor of Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs. Marist is consistently ranked among the best colleges and universities in America by The Princeton Review (Colleges That Create Futures and The Best 386 Colleges), U.S. News & World Report (3rd Most Innovative School/North), Kiplinger’s Personal Finance (“Best College Values”), and others. Marist’s study abroad program is ranked #1 in the nation by the U.S. State Department’s “Open Doors Report” and has also received the Senator Paul Simon Award for First Year Abroad programs in Italy and Ireland. Marist’s Joint Study partnership with IBM, which began in 1988, has brought the College the kind of world-class technology platform typically found at leading research institutions. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about

Type of Position: Full-time

Classification: Faculty (Full-Time)

Months per Year: 9

Work Schedule: Time as required for teaching.

Hours per Week: 37.5

Location: Marist College Main Campus

Number of Position Openings: 1

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist College is committed to creating a diverse workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the College will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of minorities, women, people with disabilities, and any other protected groups found to be under represented.

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The College will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The College will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

Marist’s policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the College. It shall be considered a violation of College policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist College on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.

Syracuse University

Assistant Professor – Communications Law

Job #: 077288

Location Syracuse, NY

Pay Range: $75,000 – $95,000

Hours: As determined by department chair and associate dean

Job Type: Full-time

Job Description:

The Communications Department at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in the area of communications law beginning in fall 2024. Candidates with experience in the practice of communications law are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will demonstrate an interest in working with a diverse group of students from the undergraduate to the doctoral level. Successful candidates should expect a variety of service duties, including academic and career advising of undergraduate and graduate students; department, school and university committee service; and service to the field.

Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. or J.D. is required. Strong ABDs will be considered.

Job Specific Qualifications:

• The successful candidate will have a strong track record or demonstrate a promise for strong a trajectory of scholarship, in research or policy development regarding any area of communications law, either in the US and/or internationally. Prior university teaching experience is desirable.

Responsibilities:

• The faculty member will teach five courses in an academic year. At the undergraduate level, we regularly offer specific courses on communications law for journalism students; for public relations and advertising students; and for students in the television, radio and film industries. At the graduate level we regularly offer courses on media law for our professionally oriented master’s students. The ideal candidate should feel comfortable teaching any of these classes. In addition, opportunities may be available for the successful candidates to teach in areas consistent with their experiences.
• The faculty member will be expected to engage in scholarship and/or appropriate professional writing that brings national and/or global visibility to the school such that they become recognized as experts in the field.
• The faculty member will engage in a variety of service duties, including academic and career advising of undergraduate and graduate students; department, school and university committee service; and service to the field.

About Syracuse University:

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.

About the Syracuse area:

Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

Application Deadline:

Full Consideration By:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Priority Consideration: 11/01/2024

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5623611

Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in university programs, services, and activities.

Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.

Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity.

Alfred University

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Professional Communication Studies

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Professional Communication Studies. The Division of Psychology & Communication Studies in the College of Arts & Sciences at Alfred University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning the fall semester of the 2025-2026 academic year. The salary for this position, $50,000-$55,000 annually.

Candidates should possess a Ph.D. in Communication focused on Public Relations, Strategic Communication, Organizational Communication, or an appropriate field (ABD considered) and have taught courses as the primary instructor in subjects such as: public relations, crisis communication, strategic communication, risk communication, health communication, sports communication, and/or corporate communication.

Candidates should have a strong commitment to teaching and advising at the undergraduate level and establish a research program that can lead to publication in the candidate’s interest area(s). Experience with advising student-run media is a plus. Typical teaching load is 12 credits per semester (3 courses @ 4 cr. each).

One of the first co-educational institutions in the United States, Alfred University is a top-ranked, small, comprehensive university committed to both teaching and research, and is devoted to the pursuit of technical expertise, artistic creativity and humanistic learning. Located in the foothills of the Allegany Mountains in western New York State, Alfred University has a current enrollment of around 1800 full- and part-time undergraduate and graduate students, and 150 full-time faculty members. The University was awarded a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa in 2003.

We will begin reviewing applications starting October 1st, 2024. Application materials should highlight the candidate’s experience in or plans for promoting diversity and inclusion through teaching, research and/or service. Applicants should send: 1) letter of application, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) statement of teaching philosophy, 4) statement of scholarly interests; and 5) course evaluations. Finalists will be expected to provide three references.

We welcome applicants who desire to be part of an inclusive community that understands the value of culture, race, ethnicity, protected veteran status, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, ability, and socioeconomic factors in preparing future equity-minded leaders, innovators, and visionaries.

Alfred University actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee, student or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Protected veterans, minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

Please submit your applications VIA this web link; https://alfreduniversity.applytojob.com/apply/i2MEYDftr7/TenureTrack-Assistant-Professor-Communication-Studies

Fordham University

Assistant Professor of Science Communication

The Department of Communication and Media Studies at Fordham University, The Jesuit University of New York, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with a specialization in Science Communication, to commence September 1, 2025. The position will be based at Fordham’s Lincoln Center campus in Manhattan, with the potential opportunity to contribute to the campus at Rose Hill in the Bronx as well. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute pedagogically to the department’s undergraduate major in Communication and Culture, but may also contribute to the department’s majors in Journalism and Digital Technology and Emerging Media. The candidate would also have an opportunity to teach in the Strategic Communication track of our M.A. program in Public Media, as well as other interdisciplinary programs across the university.

About the Position

Applicants are sought in the area of science communication and culture, with a robust research agenda and teaching experience that aligns with this focus. Areas of specialization might include (but are not limited to): public understandings of science; science journalism; science and/or science-related public policy; science misinformation/disinformation; media effects related to science, health, environment, or related areas; scientific rhetoric; environmental justice; science technologies; global/international initiatives in science, health, safety, environment, or related areas; science data collection and security; disaster and risk communication; ecology and sustainability; critical communication in science, health, environment, or related areas. We are interested in applications from across the spectrum of science communication. Candidates can employ any number of methodological and theoretical approaches, but should demonstrate pedagogical expertise in designing and teaching novel courses on science communication topics. Scholars focused on public/community engagement, historically marginalized and underserved communities, as well as those who take an interdisciplinary approach to understandings of culture and science are especially encouraged to apply.

Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Communication, Media Studies, Public Health, or a related discipline, successfully defended by May 2025.
• A strong research agenda and publication record.
• Ability to teach courses in areas such as Science Communication, Communication and Culture, Media and the Environment, Health Communication, Strategic Communication, and original courses in their own subspecialty.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching.
• Commitment to mentoring and advising students.

About the Department

Fordham’s Department of Communication and Media Studies advocates the model of the publicly-engaged scholar and critically-informed practitioner who is civically and socially reflective and critical through analytical and/or applied means. Our faculty includes scholars and practitioners from a range of theoretical and methodological perspectives.

We seek to attract and promote a diverse workforce to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning. We believe that cultural and intellectual diversity is central to the excellence of our academic program and we strive to create an academic community and campus culture that attracts and facilitates the development of promising teacher-scholars from varied backgrounds. We are especially interested in candidates with substantive experience and commitment to teaching and mentoring students with a range of social, cultural, and economic experiences, and who have successfully incorporated the research of women and scholars of color into their courses.

Fordham is located in the heart of New York City, interacting on many levels with a diverse array of communities and institutions. Through research, teaching, and service, we are committed to developing and deepening our connections to the people and organizations around us.

Interested applicants should submit (1) a cover letter with qualifications, including approach to teaching and scholarship; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) 1-2 writing samples (approximately 30 pp maximum in total, solo-authored or first-authored work); and (3) the names and contact information for three references. Reference letters will be requested only of candidates who advance to the next stage of the application process. Deadline: Review of applications will begin November 1st 2024. For specific questions, please contact the departmental administrator Michelle O’Dwyer at .

Fordham is an independent, Catholic University in the Jesuit tradition that welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and women, people of color, and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. Fordham university is committed to scholarship, teaching and service that furthers the university’s mission.

Apply via Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/153899