Temple University

James B. Steele Chair in Journalism Innovation

Klein College of Media and Communication

The Department of Journalism in the Klein College of Media and Communication at Temple University invites applications for the James B. Steele Chair in Journalism Innovation. This endowed position was created in 2016 to bridge academy and industry in support of journalism innovation. It is named for James B. Steele, a longtime investigative journalist and winner of two Pulitzer Prizes, whose work included the 1991 Philadelphia Inquirer series, “America: What Went Wrong?” documenting the dismantling of the American middle class through pioneering data analysis.

This position is designed for a nationally recognized journalist with a history of leadership and innovation. Applicants must demonstrate experience in teaching, whether at the university level or in other settings. Applicants should outline a research or project agenda that advances journalism’s societal role and supports its sustainability, preferably among the communities Temple serves. Additionally, applicants should bring one or more specialties to the department among the following areas of innovation:

• media economics
• journalism business models
• data journalism
• community engagement
• audience engagement
• AI in journalism
• product development

The successful candidate will be expected to teach at least two courses per semester in their areas of expertise and use the remainder of their time conducting research, advancing projects, and otherwise leading thought and practice in journalism and journalism education. We seek a colleague who can contribute to teaching, mentoring, and programmatic development across the college and the field of journalism.

Faculty in the Department of Journalism share a commitment to collegiality and caring – for each other, for our students, and for the communities we belong to. We embody diversity and practice inclusivity. Our creative work and research inform our practice and lead us to pursue solutions. We seek colleagues who are willing to collaborate within and without our department and who want to join us in building better journalism education.

Candidates with a variety of educational and professional experiences commensurate with the rank of associate or full professor (with or without tenure) will be considered. Candidates requesting consideration for tenure will be expected to present a portfolio and agenda that meets the university’s requirements for tenure.

Our department has about 300 undergraduate majors and offers an undergraduate major and minor. We are also home to a Master of Journalism program, and faculty may contribute to Klein’s other graduate programs, including an interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Media and Communication. In addition, faculty may collaborate with Klein-based initiatives such as the Logan Center for Urban Investigative Reporting, the Claire Smith Center for Sports Media, and the Center for Community-Engaged Media.

The Lew Klein College of Media and Communication is among the largest comprehensive colleges of communication in the nation. The college enrolls nearly 2,000 undergraduate students and more than 100 graduate students. Temple University’s community at large includes over 30,000 students in the region and at several international campuses. For more information about the department, college, and university, please visit http://klein.temple.edu.

Temple University is an equal opportunity, equal access affirmative action employer, committed to achieving a diverse community.

Applicants should submit the following: (1) a cover letter describing the candidate’s research or project agenda, fit with the department’s mission, and commitment to diversity and inclusion; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a statement of teaching interests and philosophy; (4) names and contact information for at least three references. Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit applications and inquiries to . You may also direct queries to the chair of the search committee, Dr. David Mindich, at .

Temple University

Assistant Professor in Public Relations

Klein College of Media and Communication
Department of Advertising and Public Relations

The Department of Advertising and Public Relations in the Klein College of Media and Communication at Temple University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in public relations, to begin July 1, 2025. Candidates with a Ph.D. or other related terminal degree are preferred, but we will consider candidates who are ABD at the time of application.

We seek a colleague with an active research agenda that could employ a range of research methods to address issues relevant to public relations. Successful candidates will have a proven track record of publishing in peer-reviewed outlets that fit their research focus. We seek a colleague who can teach across our curriculum with a particular strength in at least one or more of the following areas: public relations research methods, public relations theory, global communication, communicating organizational change, leading groups and team building, law and ethics in public relations, digital analytics, and/or emerging technology.

Overall, successful candidates will have a track record or potential for impactful scholarship, dynamic and inclusive teaching, and openness to collaborate on scholarly and applied initiatives. We seek a colleague who can contribute to teaching, mentoring, and programmatic development at the undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D. levels. Industry experience is looked upon favorably, but it is not required.

The Department of Advertising and Public Relations has more than 400 undergraduate students across two undergraduate majors and four minors. Faculty members may contribute to Klein’s graduate programs including a Communication Management master’s program and an interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Media and Communication as well as several graduate and undergraduate certificates.

The Lew Klein College of Media and Communication is among the largest comprehensive colleges of communication in the nation. The college enrolls nearly 2,000 undergraduate students and more than 100 graduate students. Temple University is a diverse, Carnegie Research One university (highest research activity) located in Philadelphia, the country’s fourth largest media market. The university at large includes more than 30,000 students in the region and at Temple’s two international campuses. For more information about the department, college, and university, please visit klein.temple.edu.

Temple University is an equal opportunity, equal access affirmative action employer, committed to achieving a diverse community.

Applicants should submit the following: (1) a cover letter describing the candidate’s research, fit with the department’s mission, and commitment to diversity and inclusion; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a statement of teaching interests and philosophy; (4) names and contact information for at least three references. Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit applications and inquiries to , and include your last name in the subject line.

Lehigh University

Assistant Professor of Multimedia Journalism

The Department of Journalism and Communication at Lehigh University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Multimedia Journalism, with an emphasis on engaged approaches to journalism and underserved communities, effective July 2025.

Candidates must have an earned PhD in journalism, mass communication or related fields by the date of employment, and they must have relevant, non-academic professional experience in journalism or a related field.

Lehigh University is committed to excellence in research and creative activity, and we seek a colleague whose scholarship and/or creative activity will substantively contribute to the department’s national and international profile. Successful candidates for tenure may pursue research or creative tracks, and applicants with traditional scholarly backgrounds and/or a significant professional profile in multimedia journalism are encouraged to apply. For applicants with a traditional scholarly profile, we welcome applications from any epistemic or methodological background whose past scholarly contributions and future research agenda complements the strengths of the department, which include: an increasing focus on the relationship between journalism and underrepresented communities; the role of journalism in global democratic society; and a focus on technological, professional, and ethical change in the field. Applicants with a professional focus must have a demonstrated record of publishing and disseminating high quality journalism or nonfiction storytelling in a range of venues. These can include breaking news and feature photography, documentary films or photo projects, investigative podcasts, multimedia journalism produced for online outlets, visually-centered social media journalism, or other emerging and experimental forms of journalism.

Tenure track faculty generally teach two classes each semester (our curriculum is available here). The successful candidate will be expected to teach a range of undergraduate classes, with needs in Visual Communication, Multimedia Storytelling, and Community and Solutions Journalism. Applicants will also have the opportunity to teach elective offerings in their areas of expertise. We are a department that blends skills training and conceptual learning, and the successful candidate will have the ability to teach classes that meet existing department needs as well as future areas over the course of their career.

The successful candidate also will be expected to engage in scholarly activities, participate in departmental, college, university, and professional service as well as contribute to the department, college, and university efforts relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The Department of Journalism & Communication has offered an undergraduate program of superior quality since 1927 and is dedicated to outstanding undergraduate education in journalism. We have eight-full time faculty and exist as one of the larger departments within the College of Arts & Sciences. Alumni are in the top ranks of American journalism. With major and minor programs in journalism, and mass communication, the department has about 100 majors and minors at any given time. More information can be found on our department website.

Founded in 1865, Lehigh University has combined outstanding academic and learning opportunities with leadership in fostering innovative research. Recognized among the nation’s highly ranked research universities, Lehigh offers a rigorous academic community for over 7,500 students. Lehigh University has some 5,800 undergraduates, 1,800 graduate students, and nearly 600 full-time faculty members. Lehigh University is located in Bethlehem, PA., a vibrant and historic area. Over 840,000 people live in the Lehigh Valley, which is in close proximity to New York City and Philadelphia.

Review of Applications will begin October 15 and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications should be received online by November 8. Applicants should submit their materials via Academic Jobs Online at the following link: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28316

Candidates should submit the following materials: 1) cover letter that summarizes their teaching, research, and service activities, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) scholarship statement that describes past scholarly contributions and future research directions that would enhance both the department and university’s research profile, 4) teaching statement that describes instructional philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, evidence of teaching innovation, and vision for how teaching would both address department needs and create new opportunities, 5) a statement that addresses how the candidate would contribute to a diverse and inclusive environment in the college (a guide for understanding and preparing DEI statements is available here), and 6) three letters of reference will be requested before the Zoom interview should the candidate be selected for an interview.

Any inquiries regarding this search should be directed to Dr. Jeremy Littau, chair of the search committee at or department chair Brian Creech ().

Lehigh University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or familial status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We are committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. Lehigh University is committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse academic community and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching and/or service, to this mission. Lehigh University is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation award for promoting the careers of women in academic sciences and engineering (click here for more information) and is among institutions of higher education recognized for excellence in diversity with the INSIGHT into Diversity HEED Award. Additional information about Lehigh’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is available here. Lehigh University provides competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including domestic partner benefits. More information about Work/Life Balance for Faculty can be found here. Lehigh University supports dual career efforts for following spouses/partners of newly hired faculty and you can read more about that here.

West Chester University

Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor of Communication and Media

Position Summary

Join a vibrant equity-minded campus community whose excellence is reflected in its community, cultural engagement, and student success. The Department of Communication and Media invites applicants for a Full-time, 9-month, Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor of Communication and Media position. The position begins in August 2025.

West Chester University (WCU), a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. The University offers more than 100 graduate and undergraduate programs in the sciences and mathematics, business and public management, arts and humanities, health sciences, education and social work, music, and interdisciplinary studies. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.

The Department of Communication and Media, part of the College of Arts and Humanities, values faculty who combine excellent teaching with active scholarship and a commitment to student success, diversity, and ethical communication. We seek teacher-scholars who are committed to student interaction and who will contribute to our valued collegial atmosphere.

The faculty position involves teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Media and Culture with emphasis in media technologies and production. Teaching may be offered in-person or online in both synchronous and asynchronous formats. The ideal candidate will use innovative teaching skills and demonstrate attention to the learning and teaching needs of the department’s students. The candidate’s experience, expertise, and specialized training will serve to strengthen the department’s efforts. The faculty member will collaborate with other departmental faculty and staff to ensure student success.

Responsibilities include:

• Teach a variety of undergraduate and/or graduate level courses in the Media and Culture program. Emphasis on Media Technologies and Production. Additional courses within area of specialization may be assigned based on departmental needs
• Contribute to curriculum and curriculum development in the Media and Culture program
• Mentor and advise students
• Engage in scholarship that includes research, scholarly, and/or creative activities. This is necessary for tenure and promotion
• Serve the University and the community through participation in various committees.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Communication Media, Media, Media Studies, or a closely related field/discipline. ABD may be considered but must be completed on or before August 2025
• Possesses experience and expertise in emerging media and technology
• Demonstrated ability to teach Media & Culture core courses including media technologies and production
• Ability to develop Media & Culture course curriculum to include media technologies and production
• Articulate a scholarly agenda that complements department needs
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in writing & verbally, and present dynamically to a variety of constituents

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional experience in media production and/or media technologies; and/or
• Experience using media production software and studio equipment such as Adobe Creative Suite; and/or
• Experience with digital media analytics

Special Instructions

Apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Applicants must successfully complete the application and interview process to be considered as a finalist.

Required Documents for Consideration

To be considered as an applicant for this position, please submit the following:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Unofficial transcripts (Required for finalist – will be notified)
• List of three references (Include name, email address, and phone number for each reference)
• Diversity Statement (See below)

Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion:

West Chester University has joined EAB’s Moon Shot initiative for Equity in Higher education. This initiative is designed to support faculty, students, and staff who are typically excluded and therefore are underrepresented. As part of your application for a tenure-track faculty position, we request a Diversity Statement. This request highlights our department’s commitment to promote diversity and inclusiveness and to cultivate a campus environment that welcomes all. This commitment reflects the Diversity Theme of West Chester University’s Strategic Plan and supports initiatives of our Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (WCU Diversity Equity Inclusion). We expect that each applicant’s statement will be unique as informed by their own experiences and goals. Some topics you might address in a 1-2-page statement include the following: (1) How have you supported diversity and inclusion in your interactions with others in classroom, clinical, or therapy setting, or research environment(s)? (2) What have you done to help students from diverse communities (such as underrepresented minorities, non-traditional, LGBTQ, veteran, rural, and/or first generation) succeed, including any programs for these students that you have participated in? (3) Describe your commitment to working toward achieving equity and enhancing diversity at WCU. How might you contribute to our current diversity initiatives, and do you have any other ideas to help promote equity on our campus?

All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all preemployment background checks.

Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances WCU’s educational mission and strategic Plan for Excellence. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Penn State Harrisburg

Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor of Communication

The School of Humanities at Penn State Harrisburg is accepting applications for a non-tenure line Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor of Communication. The program seeks candidates with teaching expertise in areas such as Mass Media and Society, Media Criticism and Theory, Media Writing, and Critical Media Literacy.

Position Requirements and Preferences:

• The minimum educational credential required for the applicant is a master’s degree in Communication, or a related field, with an emphasis on media criticism and media literacy.
• Candidates with a doctoral degree in Mass Communication or Communication with a focus on media literacy and criticism are preferred.
• A candidate with only a master’s degree will be hired at the rank of lecturer. A candidate with a doctoral degree will be hired at the rank of Assistant Teaching professor. The degree must be completed by the time of application.
• Full-time faculty normally teach four courses per semester. The successful candidate will have college teaching experience and a commitment to university service and public outreach. Previous experience in advising and mentoring students is preferred.

This is a TERM, non-tenure track appointment with the possibility of reappointment, (36 weeks).

How to Apply:

• REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY AND CONTINUE UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED.
• To be considered, CANDIDATES MUST ELECTRONICALLY SUBMIT A COVER LETTER THAT INCLUDES A BRIEF TEACHING PHILOSOPHY, A CURRICULUM VITAE, a list of at least three references with names and contact information (phone, email), and evidence of teaching effectiveness.

For additional information about the Communications programs, see https://harrisburg.psu.edu/humanities/communications.

Penn State Harrisburg is one of more than 20 Penn State campuses state-wide as an integral part of The Pennsylvania State University. Penn State Harrisburg’s expanding and multicultural campus is located in Middletown, PA and is a student-centered campus of approximately 5,000 students and is located in Pennsylvania’s state capital region near the Penn State College of Medicine and Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. It is within a two to three-hour drive to metropolitan areas such as Baltimore (MD), Washington, D.C., New York City, and Philadelphia (PA). Our students receive a world-class education delivered in a small campus setting.

For more information about the campus, visit http://www.harrisburg.psu.edu

Penn State Harrisburg celebrates diversity in all its forms: racial, ethnic, religious, sexual orientation, gender identity, ableness, etc., and enjoys a highly diverse student population. We seek candidates of diverse backgrounds to continue to enrich our multicultural, global community.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

Apply online at https://apptrkr.com/5527517

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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Cedar Crest College

Assistant Professor of Communication

Cedar Crest College—a women’s college in Allentown, PA—invites applicants for the position of Assistant Professor of Communication who are able to teach and develop courses in digital-media content creation. The renewable (non-tenure track) position will contribute to the major in Communication with its focus on media literacy, production, and advocacy, as well as teach courses that serve our undergraduate Liberal Arts Curriculum. Of particular interest is the ability to teach in one or more of the following areas: digital production, digital marketing, and social-media marketing.  The position emphasizes digital media creation and its application to business with a mission-centered interest in the role of digital technologies to create positive social change and media studies, as well as an interest in the use of Artificial Intelligence in content creation and AI’s social and cultural impacts. The Communication program is part of the new Narrows Communications and Humanities Center, a digital maker-space, and this position will hold service responsibilities that are integral to a broader institutional commitment to developing the instructional role of technology on campus and incorporating digital communication technologies across academic disciplines. The position thus offers a unique opportunity for the advancement of digital media and technology education at the College, both for the Communication and other academic departments.

We seek a faculty member who has a passion for diversity and is prepared to teach our students, engage their curiosity, and inspire their persistence toward achieving successful careers and thoughtful, meaningful lives. The majority of Cedar Crest’s students – nearly ninety percent – are women. More than one-third are students of color, and over forty percent are first-generation college students; they are diverse in gender, sexuality, ability, and religion. Our student population also includes learners from across the United States and abroad.

We seek a colleague who brings creative energy to program development, including expanding course offerings, and to recruitment activities. We expect our new colleague to join us in being an active presence on campus for our diverse student population.

The position entails 24 credits of teaching per academic year, including offering online and evening courses as needed in the program schedule. The faculty member will be responsible for academic advising, supporting new curricular offerings, assisting with Communication clubs and honor societies, and serving on department and College-wide committees.

Cedar Crest faculty have the opportunity to teach in unique college-wide programs including the First Year Seminar, the Carmen Twillie Ambar Sophomore Year Expedition (which provides students with a built-in study-abroad experience at no added cost to them), and the Honors Program.

Qualified candidates will have, or be close to completing, a doctorate in Communication or a related field, evidence of successful teaching experience, and a commitment to engage in scholarly activities in keeping with the Boyer Model of Scholarship.

Interested applicants must submit the below document to http://apply.interfolio.com/150001, as described in the link:

• A letter of interest (cover letter)
• Curriculum Vitae
• A statement of teaching philosophy
• A diversity statement that describes planned contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Writing samples or portfolio of pertinent scholarly or practitioner activities
• Three letters of reference

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; applications received before 10/18/2024will receive priority consideration. The position’s expected start date shall be with the 2025-2026 academic year, or earlier depending upon the successful candidate’s availability. Applicants should submit all materials through the following Interfolio website portal: http://apply.interfolio.com/150001

Cedar Crest College, founded in 1867, is an independent liberal-arts college for women that emphasizes cross-disciplinary cooperation and excellence in teaching and research. We have been leading the way for over 150 years for women in higher education with a continued commitment to providing access to education for underrepresented populations. Cedar Crest enrolls over 1600 students annually through our traditional undergraduate programs for women and our co-education programs in the School of Adult and Graduate Education. We offer an exceptional benefit package and work-life balance. Our commitment to health and wellness on campus is evidenced by our updated fitness center, our aquatic center focused on healthy lifestyles, and our smoke and tobacco-free campus. The College’s beautiful 84-acre campus, a registered national arboretum, is located in the Lehigh Valley in eastern Pennsylvania, conveniently located between Philadelphia and New York City.

Cedar Crest College is an equal opportunity employer fundamentally committed to diversity and inclusion.  As such, the College encourages applications from individuals belonging to minoritized groups in higher education in support of our diverse student community.  EOE