Texas Tech University

Assistant Professor in Game Studies

Management Requisition Number 39150BR

SUMMARY:

The Department of Journalism & Creative Media Industries in the College of Media & Communication at Texas Tech University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor who can advance our department’s growing offerings in digital gaming to begin in the fall of 2025.  JCMI students are typically first-time game makers who are new to both game design and coding.  The person in this position will help service these students by advancing a research agenda in the area of gaming, growing an existing undergraduate certificate in Game Design and Culture, helping to develop a campus game making community, and aiding in other departmental curriculum.

The Creative Media Industries degree at Texas Tech is designed to train innovative, responsible storytellers in convergent media forms who can create, analyze, and compete in diverse U.S. and global media marketplaces.  Our growth in game design and culture contributes to this mission through both coursework and student engagement, and the department recently opened an 18-seat esports competition and streaming lab (https://www.depts.ttu.edu/comc/esports/).

Successful candidates must have a publication record and research agenda demonstrating their expertise in theories and concepts pertinent to game studies and immersive, interactive media.  Such expertise may include (but is not limited to) the study of identity in online culture, emerging media industries and economics (XR, cryptocurrency), esports, fan studies, digital cultures, human-machine communication, strategic communication, or media psychology.  Candidates must also have a record of or articulate a plan for the successful pursuit of extramural funding from federal, state, or private funding in support of engaged scholarship.

A demonstrated record of teaching excellence is required.

In addition, preference will be given to candidates who have strengths and experience in digital game design in one or more of the following areas: working with game engines and design tools, creative coding, interactive storytelling, physical and digital game prototyping, level design, interaction design, and/or analog design.

Preference will also be given to candidates with strengths and experience that can aid the department’s curricular and community expansion in closely aligned areas of game design, including: game jams, esports events, festival submissions, 2D/3D game art, VR/AR design, and building 3D game environments as well advance the department’s engagement with external partners from across the university and beyond.

In line with TTU’s strategic priorities to engage and empower a diverse student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with diverse student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.

The position of Assistant Professor is a 9-month, tenure-track position.  The anticipated start date is September 1, 2025 with faculty-on-duty in mid-August.  The standard teaching load is four courses per academic year, typically a 2-2 load, with the possible opportunity to teach additional courses during summer or intersession semesters for additional compensation.  Teaching assignments may include both face-to-face and online courses.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Candidates must have either completed a Ph.D. in a Media & Communication or closely aligned discipline relevant to this position in game studies at the time of appointment;
2. A demonstrated scholarly publication record and agenda demonstrating expertise in game studies and/or immersive, interactive media.
3. A record of or demonstrated vision for the successful pursuit of extramural funding from federal, state, or private funding in support of engaged scholarship.
4. Demonstrated record of teaching excellence.
5. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:

1. Demonstrated strengths and experience in game studies and/or game design;
2. Demonstrated strengths and experience in teaching courses related to game design;
3. A record of teaching excellence in a variety of contexts (face-to-face, online, hybrid) and class sizes (large lecture, lecture, and skills-oriented labs).
4. Experience with mentorship of undergraduate and/or graduate students is highly desirable.

SAFETY INFORMATION:

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

Please include the following documents in your application:

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter outlining research agenda related to position description; evidence of success
3. Other document(s) directly related to required qualifications
4. List of references

Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Megan Condis, Search Committee Chair, at .  If you need assistance with the application process, contact Human Resources, Talent Acquisition at or 806-742-3851.

APPLICATION PROCESS

The deadline to submit applications is on January 10, 2025.

To ensure full consideration, please complete an online application at: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/Home/Home?partnerid=25898&siteid=5637#jobDetails=877277_5637

Requisition #39150BR.

About The Department of Journalism & Creative Media Industries

The Department of Journalism & Creative Media Industries (JCMI) emphasizes experiential education opportunities that provide immersive learning environments, leading its approximately 600 students to produce a robust portfolio of content with support from peer, faculty, alumni, and industry mentors. In producing their work, JCMI students are encouraged from their first day in our degree programs to take advantage of opportunities to get busy writing and producing, and plug in to our robust, collaborative content culture.

Made up of 21 full-time faculty across two degree programs, JCMI offers new faculty and students a diverse slate of teachers, mentors, and collaborators.  JCMI faculty are leaders in their respective areas, scholars and practitioners of international stature.

JCMI faculty serve as faculty advisors to a number of student organizations and production opportunities, including the Society for Professional Journalists, the National Association of Black Journalists, The Daily Toreador, The Hub@TTU, Tech Creative Media Association, KTXT-FM 88.1 The Raider, and Tech Esports, among others. JCMI also fosters close relationships with on-campus partners, such as KTTZ-TV Channel 5 (PBS), KTTZ-FM 89.1 (NPR), and Tech Athletics, as well as four local broadcast news outlets and Lubbock’s daily newspaper, the Avalanche-Journal.

About The College of Media & Communication

The College of Media & Communication (http://www.depts.ttu.edu/comc/) at Texas Tech University serves approximately 2500 students across its undergraduate majors and graduate programs. The college’s enrollment and credit hours have grown consistently for the last seven years; the number of full-time faculty has almost tripled; and the area for facilities has increased more than 40%. CoMC is the #1 rated research unit in the TTU System per the 2020 Academic Ranking of World Universities (Shanghai Ranking). Its private and state grants initiatives have skyrocketed in recent years, achieving its 2025 grants goals in fall 2020. The CoMC Center for Communication Research (CCR) is the country’s premier academic research facility for the study of communication, media processing, and effects. The CCR features labs useful for audience testing, content analysis, surveys, eye-tracking, focus group, and psychophysiology. These research facilities provide a great environment for further advancing an exciting and productive research agenda.

The college maintains high standards for teaching, even as its reputation as a media research center expands. College metrics for student retention and graduation rates are near the top at Texas Tech in many categories. Research strengths among college faculty include Hispanic and international, strategic, science/health, gaming/AI, leadership, interpersonal/organizational, and political communication, as well as social scientific research methods. Affiliates of the Thomas Jay Harris Institute for Hispanic & International Communication engage in teaching, research and community outreach related to Hispanic and international/intercultural communication (comc.ttu.edu/research/hihic).

Please visit the college’s website for more information: www.depts.ttu.edu/comc.

About Texas Tech University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School.  The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.

Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

Midwestern State University

Instructor or Assistant Professor of Mass Communication – Public Relations/Advertising

The Department of Mass Communication at Midwestern State University invites applications for a faculty position in public relations and advertising to begin August 2025. This is a full-time, benefits eligible position. The department offers a variety of courses across the discipline leading to a broad mass communication degree with specialized minors in public relations/advertising, digital media, broadcasting, digital film production and multimedia journalism. We are highly student-oriented, and faculty are expected to be accessible to the students. Our students and alumni have won major awards at the state, regional and national levels. We have recently overhauled our curriculum, which now includes an on-campus advertising/PR agency, general advertising/PR courses and more specific courses such as event planning.

Midwestern State University, located about two hours from the DFW Metroplex, is the only Texas public institution that is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges. MSU is small enough to be personal but large enough to offer students considerable opportunities.

Duties: The successful candidate will teach a range of advertising and public relations courses and may be assigned to teach other courses in the major as needed. The successful candidate will also serve as an academic adviser; lead students to participate in extracurricular activities such as AAF and PRSSA; maintain a record of scholarly activities commensurate with rank; actively recruit; engage in departmental, university and community service; develop relationships with area professionals; be a positive representative of the department both on and off campus; and perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: A master’s degree in mass communication or a related field, and substantial professional experience with public relations or advertising, is required for the rank of instructor on non-tenure track. A doctorate or terminal degree in mass communication or a related field is required for the rank of assistant professor on tenure track.

Preferred Qualifications: Teaching experience, especially at the undergraduate level; professional experience in the fields of advertising and/or public relations; video, production and student media experience; ability to teach core courses such as Mass Media and Society, Film Appreciation, and Interpersonal Communication; experience in academic advising; experience with recruiting.

Application Process: Send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy statement, copies of unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three references to . General questions may be directed to department chair Dr. Jim Sernoe at .

Review of applications begins immediately. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Standard University Requirements: Requires the ability to maintain positive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the community. Must adhere to MSU’s core values: People-Centered, Community, Integrity, Visionary, and Connections. Personal cell phone usage may be required to complete position duties, including multi-function authentication requirements. Regular reliable attendance is required.

This position is designated as security sensitive (Mod) and requires a criminal background check. Position is designated as a Responsible Employee as outlined by Title IX. May serve as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

EEO/ADAAA Compliance Employer.

Midwestern State University, a Texas public university with nearly 5,900 students, is a proud member of the Texas Tech University System. MSU Texas is centrally located between Dallas and Oklahoma City in Wichita Falls (population 103,000). MSU is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC) and is committed to excellence in teaching.

Visit us online at msutexas.edu.

Angelo State University

Assistant Professor of Mass Media

Position Number: 999324

Department: Communication and Mass Media

Salary: $51,817

Job Summary/Description: Seeking a tenure-track mass media assistant professor to teach a 4/4 load in undergraduate mass media program. The successful candidate will contribute to the undergraduate mass media major and help students in mass media and journalism courses, advise students, serve on committees, conduct research or creative activity, and perform other duties.

Typical Duties/Job Duties: Teach mass media courses in the department curriculum, such as writing for mass media, news reporting and writing, media literacy, media law, and others. Conduct department/university related service and scholarly or creative activity as well as advise undergraduate students.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Experience in university teaching/mentorship and a record of scholarly or creative activity. News reporting and writing experience.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. (preferred), ABD (considered) in journalism, mass communication, mass media, or closely related field from an institutionally accredited college or university (or equivalent); industry or teaching experience in relevant fields.

Preferred Qualifications: The desire and ability to contribute to the curriculum development in the area of broadcast/multimedia journalism. The ability to teach undergraduate broadcast and multimedia journalism courses. Interest in supervising student newspaper.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Angelo State University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities. We are committed to ensuring that a qualified individual with a disability has the same rights and privileges in employment as non-disabled employees. If an accommodation is requested for the job application process, please contact our office at (325) 942-2168 or email us at .

Desired Start Date: 08/11/2025

Open Date: 09/09/2024

Review Start Date: 12/16/2024

Open Until Filled: Yes

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting: https://employment.angelo.edu/postings/5160

Documents Needed to Apply:

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Transcripts (Unofficial)
4. List of References

Optional Documents

1. Teaching Philosophy
2. Other

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Assistant Professor and Associate/Full in Mass Communication/College of Liberal Arts

Job Class Code: 10031

FLSA: Exempt

Posting Number: FRGV1716

Location: Rio Grande Valley

Division/Organization: Provost – Academic Affairs

Tenure Status: Tenure Track

FTE: 1.0

Scope of Job:

The Department of Communication at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley invites applications for two tenure/tenure-track positions, one at the level of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) and one at the level of Associate Professor (tenured) or Professor (tenured) in Mass Communication/Broadcast/Print Journalism to begin in the 2025-2026 academic year.

The department is particularly interested in applicants with a strong research agenda and teaching interests in Spanish Language News Media (Broadcast/Print Journalism), who could help create and lead a new Mass Communication program with a bilingual/bicultural/biliterate English/Spanish Language focus with courses taught in Spanish. The positions will also require teaching courses in English in the existing BA and MA programs in Mass Communication, as the successful candidates contribute to the development and implementation of the new degree program in Spanish Broadcast/Print Journalism. The tenured position will take the lead on the development of this program in the coming years. The successful candidates will teach undergraduate courses such as Writing for Mass Media, Reporting, Copy Editing, Broadcast News Writing, Specialized Reporting, and Multimedia Storytelling, as well as courses in their area of specialization at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

About UTRGV: UTRGV serves the Rio Grande Valley and beyond via an innovative and unique multicultural education dedicated to student access and success. By championing leading research, healthcare, and application of university discoveries, we support sustainable development, community engagement, and well-being. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is committed to building and sustaining a highly qualified and talented faculty to pursue excellence in everything that we do, including teaching, research, and service.

Drawing on our unique identity as the leading Hispanic-Serving Institution in a bilingual and bicultural environment, UTRGV will promote student access and success by building from strength in education and creating a vibrant campus experience. By 2027, we will accelerate transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond by driving meaningful advancements in research and creative works, expanding access to high-quality and affordable healthcare, and fostering authentic community engagement and integration.

UTRGV is a distributed campus, one university spanning four counties and multiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for the entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Over 91% of the students enrolled at UTRGV identify as Hispanic, making UTRGV one of the top 3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students. For additional information, please visit https://www.utrgv.edu/index.htm.

Minimum Qualifications:

-Assistant Professor: A completed doctorate in Communication with a specialization in Journalism, or related field, and native or near native proficiency in oral and written communication in both English and Spanish. Applicants must present evidence of active research that includes publications in peer-reviewed journals; potential to effectively teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels; potential to supervise and mentor research activities of students; potential to maintain active programmatic research, and potential to obtain external grant funding.

Candidates for a tenured appointment must be tenured at their current institution. To be eligible for the rank of Associate or Full Professor in the program candidates must meet the department and institutional requirements for tenure.

– Associate Professor: Beyond the above requirements, requirements include a demonstrated ability to independently conduct programmatic research activities that meet the departmental and institutional requirements for the rank of associate professor; and a high degree of teaching proficiency and commitment to professional service.

– Professor: Beyond the above requirements, requirements include scholarly professional experience demonstrated through an exemplary record of publications in peer-reviewed journals, external funding, and a distinguished record of accomplishments that have led to a national reputation in the applicant’s area of expertise. Applicant’s professional activities should meet the departmental and institutional requirements for the rank of professor.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualification:

Prefer experience with the development of bilingual English/Spanish Mass Communication programs, professional experience with broadcast/journalism in Spanish or bilingual news outlets, and experience teaching courses in broadcast/journalism.

Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience

License or Certification Required?: No

Number of Vacancies: 2

Desired Start Date: 09/01/2025

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Open Date: 10/10/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Complete all sections on the application. If you are applying for the first time, please complete all biographical information including address, email and phone number. You may update this at any time by selecting to edit your profile in the application. Security sensitive; All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). CBCs will be conducted for all candidates invited for an on-campus interview.

Additional Information:

UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Please Note:

Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval.

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5718333

The University of Texas at Austin

Director & Professor

THE STAN RICHARDS SCHOOL OF ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS

The Moody College of Communication at the University of Texas at Austin invites applications for the position of tenured full professor and Director of the Stan Richards School of Advertising & Public Relations. The Director will hold the Isabella Cunningham Endowed Chair, named in honor of the former longtime department chair.

THE POSITION

Reporting to the Dean of Moody College of Communication, the next Director and Professor of the Stan Richards School of Advertising & Public Relations will serve as the leader for advancing the School’s mission and vision while providing intellectual leadership for its highly ranked and regarded advertising and public relations programs. Engaging faculty, students and alumni, the Director will ensure that the School remains distinctive in its eclectic mix of programs, distinguished for the excellence of its curriculum and strengthened by its ongoing commitment to both theory and practice.

Given the School’s large and talented undergraduate student population, the new Director will be expected to facilitate ongoing curricular innovation to keep programs in sync with their rapidly evolving fields.  The Director will also guide continued success and progress in the School’s excellent Master’s and Doctoral programs. In addition, the Director will help define directions of growth for the faculty and identify and build relationships with departments and programs within Moody as well as beyond the College – in business, medicine, law and the arts, for instance. The Director will be expected to bridge these areas in support of multidisciplinary collaboration and must therefore have an appreciation for them as well as an understanding of the benefits of such multidisciplinary collaborations.

The School has a strong tradition of close relations with both professional and academic communities and seeks a Director who will maintain and expand these relationships in ways that will inform curricula and pedagogy while also benefitting its graduates as they enter the professional and academic worlds. The Director will work closely with the Dean on alumni relations and fundraising in support of student, faculty and facilities needs and will sustain donor relations to the benefit of the School and of Moody College of Communication.

QUALIFICATIONS

In addition to a Ph.D., or equivalent in advertising, public relations, marketing, strategic communication, mass communication, or a related field of communication, the Director must have an outstanding reputation and academic achievements commensurate with appointment as a full professor with tenure at UT Austin. The Director will be a collaborative leader who can develop and articulate a compelling vision for the School in the context of the evolution of advertising and PR as academic fields and as professions. The Director will strengthen the School by further developing its distinctive combination of academic and professional resources. Attentive to the careers that students will pursue after they complete their education at Moody, the Director will work with faculty and alumni to extend the relationships students can begin to form while at Moody and can continue to build as they pursue their careers.

Additional qualifications include:

• Demonstrated leadership abilities, administrative skills and experience in fostering collaboration and building consensus amongst colleagues, preferably within an academic environment.
• An appreciation for the merits of a school comprised of both professionals who have chosen to enter academia and research-focused career academics.
• An entrepreneurial spirit that is open to experimentation with curriculum and ways of learning that can make the school unique.
• Experience working in or with advertising and/or public relations agencies is preferred but not required.

More information about the position can be found here.

The Moody College of Communication has engaged Opus Partners to support the recruitment of the Director and will begin considering candidates on October 28, 2024. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.  Craig Smith, Senior Partner and Abigail Maynard, Senior Associate are supporting the search. Applicants are invited to email documents including a cover letter describing their interest/qualifications and curriculum vitae/resume to . Nominations, recommendations, expressions of interest, and inquiries should be sent to the same address. UT policy requires that a background check be conducted on the selected candidate. The search process is confidential until the finalist phase; the finalists’ visits to campus will entail engagement with a broad range of constituents.

* The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The university is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities and admissions.

University of Houston

Tenure-track Advanced Assistant or Early Associate Professor in Journalism

About the position: The Jack J. Valenti School of Communication at the University of Houston invites applications for a tenure-track advanced assistant or early associate professor position in journalism beginning in Fall of 2025. The candidate will need to have demonstrated a substantive record of research, teaching and service. The successful candidate would be expected to teach required and elective undergraduate and graduate courses in journalism. Preference will be given to applicants who have professional experience in journalism.

The ideal candidate would be interested in growing opportunities for the school in terms of leadership, which could range from helping direct the school to advancing strategic initiatives. This person would be interested in working with internal and external groups to advance the school’s student and faculty successes. They would have a record of academic leadership; administrative expertise is also desirable to demonstrate the applicant’s ability to foster and promote the department’s vision, and successfully implement its strategic goals.

Tenure-line faculty teach a 2-2 course load. They are expected to conduct research at the level of Tier 1 institutions. They are expected to provide service to the school as well as the industry.

Qualifications: A Ph.D. in communication or related field is required.

We are especially interested in candidates whose work addresses journalism as they pertain to issues of artificial intelligence and emerging media technologies and democracy, or automated journalism. The candidate will also be comfortable teaching one of the required methodology courses at the graduate level.

Candidates may use a range of methodological approaches (qualitative, quantitative, critical, interpretative, computational, or mixed methods) and have research and/or teaching experience in:

• Digital Journalism
• Social Media
• Data, AI and Society
• Ethnic/Community/Alternative Journalism
• Non-traditional Journalism Approaches
• Media Effects

The successful candidate could also foster interdisciplinary research across the university and externally, particularly in the area of AI and others.

About the Valenti School: Valenti faculty members enjoy a steady stream of internal and external grants with substantial support for grant writing and grant administration. Although not required for tenure and promotion, the ideal candidate would have a record of applying for and earning internal and external grants.

The Valenti School of Communication has 15 tenure-line and five instructional faculty with nearly 290 undergraduate students majoring in journalism. Communication faculty have strengths in the study of media and politics, digital distribution of content, health and nutrition claims in advertising, emerging media technologies, alternative media, activism, global digital news innovations, pro-social media campaigns, health attitudes, immigrant and multiethnic community building, social network analysis, intercultural/cross cultural communication, relationship management, intercultural public relations, and global media studies

Furthermore, the Valenti School and the University of Houston take pride in having one of the most diverse student bodies in higher education. As such, we welcome candidates whose experience in teaching, research, and/or community service has prepared them to contribute to our goals for students to obtain real-world experience and premier skills-based learning.

About University of Houston-Main Campus: The University of Houston is a Carnegie-designated Tier One research institution that enrolls more than 47,000 students. Houston is the fourth largest city in the U.S., a top seven media market, and the most ethnically diverse city in the nation. It enjoys a reasonable cost of living. It has multinational industries, commercial centers, the largest medical center in the world, a robust arts community, a range of professional sports, an entrepreneurial approach to new technologies, and is the world capital for petroleum exploration and energy.

How to apply: In addition to including a CV, candidates are asked to provide a cover letter detailing their interest in the position, why they are qualified, and how they would contribute to the journalism curriculum offerings and the Valenti School.

To apply, please visit: www.uh.edu/human-resources/careers,  Posting ID FAC003529

We will review applications beginning Sept. 23, 2024. For more information or questions, please contact Dr. Beth Olson, chair of the search committee, at .

Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates.  All positions at the University of Houston are security sensitive and will require a criminal background check.

The University of Houston is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.

The University of Houston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution and recognizes protected classes of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, religion, age (40 and above), national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or status and gender expression as required by d=federal law. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Sam Houston State University

Dean of the College of Arts and Media

Sam Houston State University invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of Dean of the College of Arts and Media. The university seeks an innovative and future-oriented academic leader who will advance the mission and values of the college. SHSU is a Hispanic-Serving Institution providing excellence through education, scholarship, and service to a highly diverse student body. SHSU’s motto, “The measure of a Life is its Service,” resonates among the university’s over 21,000 students, eight colleges, and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering, and more. The new dean is expected to assume office in Summer 2025.

Founded in 1879, https://www.shsu.edu/ is one of seven institutions in the https://www.tsus.edu/ and the third oldest university in Texas. Located on a 316-acre main campus in Huntsville, Texas, with nearby campuses in The Woodlands and Conroe that offer baccalaureate and graduate degrees, SHSU serves a diverse student body of over 21,000 through traditional face-to-face and online courses. SHSU is 70 miles north of downtown Houston and 170 miles south of Dallas, ideally situated between the 4th and 9th largest cities in the country and two of the 10 fastest-growing cities in the U.S. SHSU also strives to meet the needs of contemporary students, both traditionally and online. SHSU offers 95 bachelor’s degree programs, more than 60 master’s degree programs, nine doctoral programs, one professional doctorate (DO), and over 50 fully online degrees. SHSU is classified as a Carnegie doctoral university with high research activity (R2). It is also a Community Engaged University and a proud AASCU institution, demonstrating a commitment to education for the public good. In the summer of 2022, the university officially became designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution.

Housed in the award-winning James & Nancy Gaertner Performing Arts Center, the https://www.shsu.edu/academics/arts-and-media/ (CAM) offers 13 undergraduate degrees through the departments of Art, Dance, Mass Communication, and Theatre and Musical Theatre, as well as the School of Music. CAM also offers master’s degrees in Arts and Social Practice, Band Studies, Dance, Digital Media Production, Emerging and Social Media, and Music. The college’s https://www.shsu.edu/academics/degrees.html?colUrl=cam combines theory and practice to provide a stable foundation on which students build toward their futures. The college offers courses that cater to a broad spectrum of interests, celebrating the roots of the fine and performing arts while embracing the constantly changing landscape of technology and new media. The college’s goal is to provide programs that nurture imagination, expand knowledge, and advance the talents that shape contemporary culture and media landscape while exemplifying the college’s vision — Creative, Active, Meaningful.

The dean of the college provides expertise and leadership in the development and operations of the College of Arts and Media and in support of the university’s overall mission. The dean reports to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and oversees the chairs, faculty, and staff of the College of Arts and Media. The dean is responsible for participating in and implementing strategic planning, coordinating, directing, and ensuring good outcomes of the college’s academic programs, including promoting student success best practices. The dean will manage the college budget, oversee facilities and resources, and select the department chairs as necessary.

The successful candidate must possess a terminal degree in one of the disciplines represented in the college; teaching and scholarly endeavors appropriate to the rank of full professor and tenure in one of the academic units: Art, Dance, Mass Communication, Music, and Theatre and Musical Theatre; and a record of substantive, sustained, and progressive administrative experience at the department chair level or equivalent. The dean must demonstrate a record of effective communication, participation in shared faculty governance, and collaborative work with internal and external counterparts. The ideal candidate will also possess demonstrated professional activity and accomplishments that reflect a commitment to being a visionary, an empathetic advocate, a trailblazer, and a scholar-educator.

More information about Sam Houston State University and the dean search, including full responsibilities and qualifications, is available at: https://apptrkr.com/5644002.

How to Apply

The position is open until filled, but applications received by Wednesday, November 6, will be given full consideration. Applications should include: 1) a detailed letter of interest; 2) a current curriculum vitae (CV); and 3) a list of five professional references with contact information. References will not be contacted without explicit permission from the candidate. Inquiries, nominations, and applications may be sent in confidence to:

Sam Houston State University is being assisted by Academic Search. Confidential discussions may be arranged by contacting Ann Hasselmo () or Chris Butler ().

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Texas A&M University

Two Faculty Positions, Open Rank

Communication & Media Science
Department of Communication & Journalism

Position Description

The Department of Communication and Journalism in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M University invites applications for two tenure/tenure-track positions, one at the level of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) and one at the level of Associate Professor (tenured) or – Professor (tenured).  Successful candidates will be expected to publish, seek grant opportunities, teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses, and engage in service activities. Both members will join our new Communication & Media Science Division, each with a research focus on the impacts of new and emerging media and information technology on society. Both positions are full-time, 9-month academic appointments, with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2025.

Ideal candidates will have a robust research agenda focused on the impacts of new and emerging media and information technology on meaningful societal outcomes. Areas of interest may include those driven by technological innovations, such as digital and computational communication, misinformation and disinformation, digital ethics, algorithmic bias, and the influence of artificial intelligence on media practices, as well as those arising from social shifts, such as post-truth communication, networked publics, platformization, and the mediatization of society. We are particularly interested in research that addresses pressing social issues, including those that reinforce the department’s strengths in political, health, organizational, and/or science communication and journalism. Scholars with expertise in using innovative empirical methodologies to study these topics, including big data analytics, computational social science, and experimental research, are encouraged to apply. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to and shape the research landscape within our new Communication & Media Science Division, which will begin admitting doctoral students in fall 2025 into a program with expanded and advanced science training.

The Department of Communication and Journalism administers BA and BS degrees in the fields of communication, media, and journalism, and we offer PhD and MA degrees in Communication. We have over 40 faculty members, more than 35 communication graduate students, and approximately 1,700 undergraduate students. The department promotes a welcoming and supportive workplace and is organized into three broad research and curricular divisions: Communication & Media Science, Humanities & Critical/Cultural Studies, and Journalism & Media Practices. Further information regarding the department is available at cmjr.tamu.edu.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Communication or a related field.
• Demonstrated record of research excellence and publication in high-impact journals.
• Strong potential for or record of extramural support.

Preferred Qualifications

• Record of interdisciplinary research and collaboration.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants must apply through the Texas A&M University faculty job board hosted by Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/153436 and upload the following: (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) Personal Statement to include philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service as applicable (4) names and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2024, and will continue until the search is completed.  Additional questions may be directed to the Search Committee Chair: Dr. Richard Street, .

Texas A&M University

Two Journalism Faculty Positions, Open Rank

Department of Communication & Journalism

Position Description

The Department of Communication and Journalism in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M University invites applications for two open-rank tenure/tenure-track positions to support its growing Journalism Program. We welcome candidates at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track), Associate Professor (tenured), or Professor (tenured). These full-time, 9-month academic appointments have an anticipated start date of August 1, 2025. The successful candidate will be expected to publish, seek grant opportunities, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and engage in service activities. Preferred candidates will also build on research strengths in our other divisions, including public and civic engagement and the interplay between culture, media, technology, and society. As a new program, we also welcome senior faculty interested in taking leadership roles in the growth of Journalism at Texas A&M University.

As part of a university-wide initiative to expand journalism research and education, the Department of Communication and Journalism recently launched its Journalism and Media Practices Division and began enrolling majors into new BA and BS Journalism degrees in fall 2023. The Journalism & Media Practices division is being developed alongside two other divisions: Communication & Media Science and the Humanities & Critical/Cultural Studies. Together, these three divisions foster a multidisciplinary approach to addressing critical societal issues through scholarship and teaching.

Through these two new journalism positions, we seek to recruit journalism scholars with demonstrated records of peer-reviewed research and excellence in teaching who can contribute to advancing the study of contemporary journalism. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research engages with current and emerging topics such as digital journalism, data journalism, media ethics, misinformation, the role of artificial intelligence in news production, the impact of social media on journalism, and the challenges of reporting in diverse and polarized environments.

Successful candidates will join a dynamic, welcoming and supportive department committed to shaping the future of journalism and contributing to the public good through innovative research and teaching. Our Journalism division seeks both scholarly excellence and outstanding professional preparation of students through mentoring, industry partnerships, and high-impact learning practices.

Further information regarding the department is available at cmjr.tamu.edu.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Journalism, Mass Communication or a related field.
• Demonstrated record of research excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional journalism industry or entrepreneurial experience.
• Record of interdisciplinary research and collaboration.
• Record of teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.

• Potential for or record of extramural support.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants must apply through the Texas A&M University faculty job board hosted by Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/153431 and upload the following: (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) Personal Statement to include philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service as applicable (4) names and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2024, and will continue until the search is completed.  Additional questions may be directed to the Search Committee Chair: Dr. J. Kevin Barge, .

Southern Methodist University

Assistant/Associate Professor of Journalism (#6271)

SMU’s Division of Journalism seeks candidates for a tenure-track position beginning August 2025. The successful candidate will join the division at an exciting period of expansion and innovation with our two core majors — Journalism and Fashion Media. Our new colleague will be an engaged teacher and mentor and will play a key role in strengthening the division’s curricular offerings. The successful candidate also must have a strong research agenda and/or ongoing creative work suitable for a tenure-track position. The typical teaching load for this position is 2/3.

Specifically, we seek candidates with a strong track record or demonstrate promise for becoming a nationally and/or internationally recognized scholar and effective educator in the one (or more) of the following areas:

• Media law and ethics
• Journalism, democracy and civic engagement
• Journalism, social media and analytics
• Engaged journalism
• Sports journalism
• Media, culture and society
• Media for/representations of marginalized communities
• Visual journalism (i.e., video, photography, graphic design)

Candidates who can contribute both theoretical and practical courses are highly desirable. While an appointment at the rank of assistant or associate professor is anticipated, extraordinary candidates at all levels will be considered.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a media- or journalism-related field or J.D.; a terminal degree (MFA/Ph.D.) preferred but not required.
• Ability to conduct research or creative endeavors at a nationally or internationally recognized level;
• Ability to teach journalism, communication and media-related classes.

We’re especially interested in hearing from applicants who have:

• Prior collegiate-level teaching experience;
• Current and/or previous involvement in scholarly organizations like, AEJMC, ICA or NCA;
• A background in or knowledge of media production; and/or
• A background or interest in media from marginalized or underrepresented groups.

Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit the following materials via Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/150676):

1. A formal letter of application addressing teaching philosophy and interests;
2. A C.V.;
3. A statement of research or/and creative interests; and,
4. A list of three references with contact information (references will not be contacted without the applicant’s knowledge).

For priority consideration, applications should be submitted by 11:59 p.m. CT on October 25, 2024, but the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.

Questions may be directed to the search chair, Ethan Lascity, .

The Division of Journalism, housed within Meadows School of the Arts, is home to nearly 200 majors across degree programs in Journalism and Fashion Media, and concentrations in sports journalism and business journalism.

Founded in 1969, the Meadows School of the Arts at Southern Methodist University is one of the foremost arts education institutions in the United States. The Meadows School offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in advertising, art, art history, arts management and arts entrepreneurship, creative computation, music, theatre, dance, film and media arts, public affairs & corporate communication, journalism and fashion journalism. The goal of the Meadows School of the Arts, as a comprehensive educational institution, is to prepare students to meet the demands of professional careers. The Meadows School is a leader in developing innovative outreach and community engagement programs, challenging its students to make a difference locally and globally by developing vital connections between art, entrepreneurship and change. The Meadows School of the Arts is also a convener for the arts in North Texas, serving as a catalyst for new collaborations and providing critical industry research.

SMU, a private nonsectarian university of roughly 12,000 students, is an inclusive and intellectually diverse community of teachers and scholars that values diverse research and creative agendas and is dedicated to academic excellence. The Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex is a culturally rich arts and global business center and home to over eight million people, offering exceptional museums, diverse cultural attractions and a vibrant economy.

SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, .