Samford University
Assistant Professor, Department of Communication and Media
(9-month, Tenure Track)
July 31, 2024
Samford University’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences invites individuals interested in serving in a Christian University environment to apply for an assistant professor position in the Department of Communication and Media beginning August 2025. This full-time tenure track position is a 9-month appointment and carries a twenty-four (24) credit hour annual teaching load.
Qualified candidates will hold a Ph.D. or be ABD in mass communication, communication, or a closely related field from an institutionally accredited college or university (or equivalent). Candidates with relevant professional experience and ability to teach courses in at least one of these areas: public relations, advertising, journalism (photojournalism, visual storytelling), or media production preferred. Successful candidates will have demonstrated a record of peer-reviewed scholarship and excellence in teaching. ABD candidates will be considered at the rank of Instructor until Ph.D. is completed.
The Department of Communication and Media is home to Samford’s award-winning student media and hosts an annual speaker forum (Robinson Forum – a lecture series in cooperation with The Washington Post).
Samford University (www.samford.edu) is a leading nationally ranked Christian University. Founded in 1841, Samford is the 87th oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. It is the largest privately supported and fully accredited institution for higher learning in Alabama. Located in the Birmingham, Alabama, suburb of Homewood, with 425 full-time faculty and more than 5,700 students representing 49 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and 22 countries. Samford is ranked #10 in the U.S. for the quality of career preparation provided to its students according to a newly published ranking, “The Top U.S. Colleges for Career and Learning-Related Opportunities,” in The Wall Street Journal. The University is dedicated to the promotion of rigorous academic inquiry in a Christian setting. The University seeks and prefers employee applicants of the Christian faith and offers competitive salaries with a generous benefits package. Samford University and the Howard College of Arts and Sciences embrace diversity in their faculty, students, and staff and encourage applications from those who would add to the diversity of our academic community.
Review of applications will begin September 27, and applications will continue to be accepted until October 1, 2024. Please submit (via email below in .pdf format), an application letter, curriculum vitae with names and contact information of three references, description of teaching experience and interests, description of research plans, along with an Application for Faculty Position and the Faculty Applicant Christian Mission Statement (links below). Salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience. The successful candidate must pass a background check. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States, as Samford will not sponsor any employment visas for this position.
Application for Faculty Position can be found at:
https://www.samford.edu/departments/files/Human_Resources/application-for-faculty-employment.pdf
Faculty Applicant Christian Mission Statement can be found at:
https://www.samford.edu/departments/files/academic-affairs/Faculty-Applicant-Christian-Mission-Statement.docx
Please submit all materials in PDF format to:
ATTN: Communication and Media Faculty
Questions may be addressed to:
Dr. Ignatius Fosu, Search Committee Chair
In accordance with applicable federal and state laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments, the University does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, religion, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law applicable to the University, in its education policies, programs, and activities, in its admissions policies, in employment policies and practices, and all other areas of the University. As a faith-based institution, the University is exempted from certain laws and regulations concerning discrimination.
Samford University
Assistant Professor (Broadcast)
Department of Communication and Media
(9-month appointment, Tenure Track)
July 31, 2024
Samford University’s Howard College of Arts and Sciences invites individuals interested in serving in a Christian University environment to apply for an Assistant Professor (Broadcast) in the Department of Communication and Media. This full-time tenure track position is a 9-month appointment and carries a twenty-four (24) credit hour teaching load. The position will begin August 2025.
Qualified candidates will hold a Ph.D. or be ABD in mass communication, communication, or a closely related field from an institutionally accredited college or university (or equivalent). Candidates should possess demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate broadcast journalism courses. Preference will be given to candidates with professional broadcast journalism, audio-video production, or documentary film production experience and the ability to teach sports broadcasting and/or film production courses. Successful candidates will have demonstrated a record of peer-reviewed scholarship and excellence in teaching. ABD candidates will be considered at the rank of Instructor until Ph.D. is completed.
The Department of Communication and Media is home to Samford’s award-winning student media and hosts an annual speaker forum (Robinson Forum – a lecture series in cooperation with The Washington Post).
Samford University (www.samford.edu) is a leading nationally ranked Christian University. Founded in 1841, Samford is the 87th oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. It is the largest privately supported and fully accredited institution for higher learning in Alabama. Located in the Birmingham, Alabama, suburb of Homewood, with 425 full-time faculty and more than 5,700 students representing 49 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and 22 countries. Samford is ranked #10 in the U.S. for the quality of career preparation provided to its students according to a newly published ranking, “The Top U.S. Colleges for Career and Learning-Related Opportunities,” in The Wall Street Journal. The University is dedicated to the promotion of rigorous academic inquiry in a Christian setting. The University seeks and prefers employee applicants of the Christian faith and offers competitive salaries with a generous benefits package. Samford University and the Howard College of Arts and Sciences embrace diversity in their faculty, students, and staff and encourage applications from those who would add to the diversity of our academic community.
Review of applications will begin September 13, 2024 and applications will continue to be accepted until October 1, 2024. Please submit (via email below in .pdf format), an application letter, curriculum vitae with names and contact information of three references, description of teaching experience and interests, description of research plans, along with an Application for Faculty Position and the Faculty Applicant Christian Mission Statement (links below). Salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience. The successful candidate must pass a background check. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States, as Samford will not sponsor any employment visas for this position.
Application for Faculty Position can be found at:
https://www.samford.edu/departments/files/Human_Resources/application-for-faculty-employment.pdf
Faculty Applicant Christian Mission Statement can be found at:
https://www.samford.edu/departments/files/academic-affairs/Faculty-Applicant-Christian-Mission-Statement.docx
Please submit all materials in PDF format to:
ATTN: Broadcast – Communication and Media
Questions may be addressed to:
Dr. Ignatius Fosu, Search Committee Chair
In accordance with applicable federal and state laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments, the University does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, religion, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law applicable to the University, in its education policies, programs, and activities, in its admissions policies, in employment policies and practices, and all other areas of the University. As a faith-based institution, the University is exempted from certain laws and regulations concerning discrimination.
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Full Professor in Media and Society
Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information
Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is ranked among the world’s top universities. NTU’s Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information is highly respected for its strong record of academic research and global experiential learning. Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI) invites outstanding academics to apply for faculty position as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Full Professor in Media and Society.
Candidates should have scholarly expertise in one or more of the following areas: digital media, computer-mediated communication, media policy, media literacy, media and culture, media and social change, journalism, media management, media ethics, or media and globalisation.
The successful candidate should possess a PhD degree in related disciplines and a strong track of publication record commensurate with career stage (e.g., publishing in established peer-reviewed journals in the discipline, securing and managing externally funded research, organising conference panels and workshops), and effective teaching and training of undergraduate and/or graduate students commensurate with career stage.
Emoluments
Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package.
Application Procedure
Please click here to submit the following documents to us:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae including a full publication list
- Research and Teaching statements
The closing date for applications is 30 September 2024. All applications and materials submitted will be held in strict confidence.
For enquiries, please address to:
Review of the applications will begin on 1 October 2024 and continue until the position is filled. The candidate is expected to start in July 2025. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) in Public Relations/ Strategic Communication
Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information
Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is ranked among the world’s top universities. NTU’s Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information is highly respected for its strong record of academic research and global experiential learning. Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI) invites outstanding academics to apply for faculty position as Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) in Public Relations/ Strategic Communication.
We are seeking a scholar specialising in researching and teaching public relations and communication in the digital age. The ideal candidate should be focusing on one or more of the following areas: public relations strategies across various digital platforms, the impact of digital and virtual influencers, organisational communication, corporate communication, advertising, crisis communication in the digital era involving, but not limited to, how organisations handle crises, engage in image repair, and respond to online falsehoods.
Emoluments
Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package.
Application Procedure
Please click here to submit the following documents to us:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae including a full publication list
- Research and Teaching statements
The closing date for applications is 1 October 2024. All applications and materials submitted will be held in strict confidence.
For enquiries, please address to:
Review of the applications will begin on 2 October 2024 and continue until the position is filled.
The candidate is expected to start in July 2025. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
University of Oklahoma
Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Strategic Communication
Gaylord College of Journalism & Mass Communication
Strategic Communication – Advertising Emphasis / Assistant Professor / Tenure Track
The Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Oklahoma seeks an outstanding colleague for a tenure-track assistant professor in strategic communication, beginning in August 2025. The successful candidate will join a faculty that prides itself on both scholarly excellence and outstanding professional preparation of students grounded in mentoring, industry connections and experiential learning.
The selected candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate classes and have conceptual and professional expertise in at least one of the following areas: Digital Advertising, Media and Marketing Analytics, Computational Advertising, Digital Consumer Behavior or Digital Strategy. Teaching may include cross-disciplinary courses that integrate advertising and public relations.
The successful candidate will also be expected to be a productive scholar in strategic communication. Forty percent of the allocation of work would be for teaching, forty percent for research, and twenty percent for service. Service may include activities such as student recruitment, student co-curricular activities, college and university committees, and service to the profession and public. Ability to work in cross-disciplinary settings across programs and build connections with area professionals, businesses and alumni is expected.
Qualifications
Ph.D. degree in Advertising, Communication, Mass Communication or a related field is required. Professional experience in strategic communication and previous teaching experience are preferred.
Application Instructions
Applications for the search will be reviewed beginning September 15, 2024 and will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants should provide 1) a letter describing their qualifications and their vision and plans for this position, 2) a complete curriculum vitae, and 3) names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three references. For specific questions about the position and application process, please contact search committee chair Doyle Yoon at
Applications should be submitted online via Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/147483
The Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication was founded in 2000, after a generous gift from the family of Edward L. Gaylord, owner of the Oklahoma Publishing Company. The Gaylord College is one of the leading centers of mass communication teaching and scholarship in the United States. The College has a state-of-the-art Gaylord Hall completed in 2004 and expanded in 2009. A 4,500-square-foot strategic communication area includes the student-run Lindsey + Asp integrated advertising, public relations and digital agency. New faculty will take an active part in the growth of the College through superior teaching, innovative curriculum development, and notable research or creative activity. They will join a highly engaged strategic communication faculty that includes leading advertising and public relations academics in both research and creativity. The College offers the BA, MA, and Ph.D. in journalism, advertising and public relations, and media arts and a master’s (MPW) degree in professional writing.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to: admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, or health care services that the University operates or provides.
Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma
The University of Oklahoma, fosters an inclusive culture of respect and civility, belonging, and access, which are essential to our collective pursuit of excellence and our determination to change lives. The unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our community enrich the learning, and working environment at OU, inspiring us to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere.
Mission of the University of Oklahoma
The Mission of the University of Oklahoma is to provide the best possible educational experience for our students through excellence in teaching, research and creative activity, and service to the state and society.
Indiana University Bloomington
Assistant Professor (tenure-track position in social media)
Department: The Media School, Indiana University
Location: Bloomington, Indiana
Position summary: The Media School at Indiana University-Bloomington seeks a tenure-track assistant professor with expertise in social media research. We enthusiastically invite applications from the rich tapestry of methodological and philosophical perspectives, whether rooted in social science, the humanities, or the exciting spaces in between. What interests us most is welcoming a colleague who demonstrates innovative approaches to the evolving media landscape, including but not limited to the rapidly evolving role of social media platforms in society, the role of social media as a vehicle of political and social change, the increasing prominence of artificial intelligence in social communication, the legal frameworks of social media platforms, or the interactions of social media with journalism, entertainment, and other forms of media production.
The chosen applicant will be expected to maintain a productive research program, effectively teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels, mentor students, and engage with colleagues in the service of the school and university’s mission. Interest and activity toward external funding is preferred. External funding is conceived broadly to include government, foundation, and other private sources.
About the School: The Media School combines a long-standing tradition of excellence in journalism, film, gaming, and communications with a commitment to digital and interactive media studies. It fosters a multidisciplinary approach to education and research, equipping students with the theoretical and practical tools necessary to lead and innovate in the media landscape of tomorrow. Faculty members are distinguished for their scholarly contributions and their dedication to teaching, offering a dynamic environment for engaging with media theory, production, and design. The Media School is home to the Center for Documentary Research and Practice, the Center for International Media Law and Policy Studies, the Institute for Communication Research, the Michael I. Arnolt Center for Investigative Journalism, the National Sports Journalism Center, the Observatory on Social Media, and the Black Film Center & Archive.
The school serves more than 2,100 undergraduate majors in four degree programs (Journalism, Media, Game Design, and Cinematic Arts) incorporating 11 concentrations. It also offers graduate degrees (M.A., M.S. and Ph.D.) to approximately 75 graduate students, of whom two-thirds are in a doctoral program. Our state-of-the-art facilities include equipment for television, film and audio production, game design and communication research. The school is home to about 70 faculty members and 50 staff members, all working to foster excellence in the practice and study of the media arts and sciences. Faculty members maintain active programs of research cutting across the social sciences and critical humanities, teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and contribute to service at the school, campus, and national/international levels. Areas of current faculty focus include media management, media psychology, advertising analytics, environmental communication, political communication, journalism studies, health communication, communication technology, children and media, game studies, public relations, and visual communication.
University and Community Setting: Nestled in the lively community of Bloomington, our university campus is renowned for its stunning limestone architecture and scenic natural landscapes, including lush woods and flowing rivers. It is often celebrated as one of the most beautiful campuses globally. This setting fosters a culture of inclusivity and emphasizes the importance of both the arts and sciences. We highly value candidates who contribute to these fields through their academic pursuits and community involvement.
Bloomington is a vibrant midsize city located within driving distance of Indianapolis, Chicago, Cincinnati, Columbus, and Louisville. Our community is small yet welcoming, with people from all over the world. Bloomington features an active arts community, with several independent music and performance venues and one of the best university cinemas in the country. We boast an array of eclectic restaurants and craft breweries. Southern Indiana is also home to beautiful scenery, and residents enjoy year-round outdoor activities.
Qualifications:
- PhD in media-related field must be completed by the date of appointment
- Demonstrated potential or established record in research productivity
- Effective teaching skills adaptable to various learning environments
Application Documents:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Research and teaching statement
- Samples of published scholarship/work-in-progress (no more than three items)
- List of three academic references
Applications received by the deadline of October 1, 2024, will be given full consideration. The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately after the deadline, and the position will remain open until filled. Interested candidates should submit application materials online at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/25153. The expected start date is August 1, 2025.
Questions regarding the position or application process should be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Mike Gruszczynski, The Media School, Indiana University, at .
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.
For any positions that will include tenure, before a conditional offer of employment is finalized, candidates will be asked to disclose any pending investigations or previous findings of sexual or professional misconduct. They will also be required to authorize an inquiry by Indiana University Bloomington with all current and former employers along these lines. The relevance of information disclosed or ascertained in the context of this process to a candidate’s eligibility for hire will be evaluated by Indiana University Bloomington on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should be aware, however, that Indiana University Bloomington takes the matters of sexual and professional misconduct very seriously.
Northwestern University in Qatar
The Inaugural Postdoctoral Scholar in “Artificial Intelligence and Media”
INTERNATIONAL CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Artificial Intelligence and Media (AIM) Lab (AIM-LAB) at Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) is seeking outstanding candidates for one Postdoctoral Scholar position focused on research and development (R&D) on the intersection of artificial intelligence and media.
NU-Q is a globally embedded institution; it is one of three campuses of Northwestern University (Chicago, Doha, and Evanston) and one of several institutions in the Qatar Foundation’s Education City in Doha, Qatar. NU-Q harnesses traditions from the liberal arts, media, communication, and journalism to forge multi-disciplinary and multi-modal approaches to knowledge that are locally relevant and globally resonant. Our mission is to mentor and educate students to become creative, ethical, and impactful communicators across cultural and national boundaries. We are committed to academic excellence, to a vibrant student life, and to high-level undergraduate student research and media making, particularly on the Global South. Located at the confluence of continents, NU-Q is a diverse global community with approximately 500 students from 60 countries.
Founded in 2023 by NU-Q Dean and CEO Marwan M. Kraidy and directed by Associate Dean for Education S. Venus Jin, the AIM-LAB at NU-Q produces and promotes data-based storytelling focused on the intersection of artificial intelligence and media. Our core commitments are to amplify NU-Q faculty and student research on AI-based media, to boost undergraduate research on AI-empowered communication and journalism, to mentor students who plan to pursue advanced AI-related graduate degrees, and to forge pathways to the professoriate and media professionals locally and globally. The AIM-LAB synthesizes deep expertise, interdisciplinary inquiry, and collaborative research and development (R&D) to stimulate vibrant conversations about transformative AI and to address emerging challenges that confront the AI revolution.
To these ends, the inaugural AIM-LAB Postdoctoral Scholar will work on individual or collaborative projects, mentor undergraduate students on AI-related projects, actively contributes to research and development (R&D) projects conducted by the AIM-LAB faculty members, contribute to AI and Media Minor course offerings, and organize AIM-LAB lectures, workshops, and AI-related community events.
The Inaugural Postdoc Scholar at the AIM-LAB
The Inaugural AIM-LAB Postdoctoral Scholar will contribute to interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary scholarship focused on the intersection of artificial intelligence and media. We recommend that applicants familiarize themselves with the AIM-LAB’s vision, mission, and R&D areas.
The Inaugural AIM-LAB Postdoctoral Scholar will work on one’s own research, collaborate with members of the NU-Q community, contribute to curriculum development, organize AIM-LAB events, and will be assigned to teach one undergraduate course per semester (e.g., “Fundamentals of Computer Programming”, “Introduction to Data Science”, “Statistics for Media Research”, “Introduction to Computational Social Science”, etc. as an elective course for AI and Media Minor).
NU-Q Postdoctoral Scholars are provided a competitive stipend, housing, health insurance, a workspace, a computer, and library access. In addition, NU-Q will subsidize relocation expenses. The Inaugural AIM- LAB Postdoctoral Scholar will work in our state-of-the-art NU-Q campus in Education City, Doha.
Opportunities for local collaboration abound with the proximity of many universities, libraries, museums, and media.
The Inaugural AIM-LAB Postdoctoral Scholar is a residential fellowship. The AIM-LAB strives to be an inclusive community of scholars driven by intellectual curiosity and exchange and rooted in the life of Northwestern University in Qatar, partner institutions in Education City, Doha, and Qatar. To foster mentoring and collaboration at all levels, we expect Postdoctoral Scholars to be fully engaged in the life of the AIM-LAB. Postdoctoral Scholars are therefore expected to work at our world-class facilities on the NU-Q campus in Education City at least four days a week. The initial term of this position is one year, with a possibility for renewal. AIM-LAB Postdoctoral Scholar appointments are renewable for up to three years contingent on meeting research/teaching requirements, successful yearly progress review, and availability of funding.
Eligibility and Qualifications
We welcome applications from scholars who would have completed the Ph.D. by fall 2024.
- Ph.D. in communication, computational social science, statistics, data science, data analytics, computer science, network science, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, or related fields
- Experience with machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, TensorFlow, Python, and any other computer programming languages
- Prior experience in programming and app/web development
- Prior experience in working with large-scale data
- Active participation in scientific communities
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work in a highly collaborative, fast-growing, and interdisciplinary environment.
Application Packet (a single PDF document excluding confidential letters of recommendation)
A complete application consists of:
- Cover Page (not to exceed 250 words)– Include your name and contact information, dissertation title, dissertation supervisor name and contact information, defense date (if degree not awarded), and 100-word dissertation abstract.
- Research and Development (R&D) Proposal (not to exceed 1,000 words) – Include research questions, topic significance, theoretical frameworks, methodological design, clear description of primary sources, AI app/web development plans, and specific R&D execution plans with projected date of project completion.
- Statement of Institutional Fit (not to exceed 250 words) – Explain how your R&D projects align with the AIM-LAB’s vision and mission, fit with one or more of AIM-LAB’s R&D areas, and contribute to interdisciplinary knowledge. Please refer to AIM-LAB’s vision, mission, and R&D areas listed on our website.
- CV (not to exceed two single-spaced pages, minimum font size 11) – List degrees, academic peer-reviewed publications, academic non-peer-reviewed publications, creative and public scholarship, invited talks, conference papers, patents, other relevant qualifications, specific research skills, language skills, and programming language skills.
- GitHub Profile, Development Portfolio, and/or Published Website
- Link to a Professional Webpage and/or Google Scholar Page
- Up to Two Scholarly Publications (not to exceed 50 pages in total) – Published peer-reviewed articles preferred.
- Confidential Letters of Recommendation – Three are required, including one from the dissertation supervisor, stating unequivocally expected date of Ph.D. defense (if degree not yet awarded).
Timeline
All materials except for confidential reference letters must be sent as a single PDF document to by 11:59pm (Qatar Time) on September 15, 2024. Because of the volume of applications, we are unable to read drafts of submissions. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Applicants should arrange for their confidential letters of recommendation to be sent to the same email address also by 11:59pm (Qatar Time) on September 15, 2024. We expect to contact finalists for Zoom interviews by September 30 and make final decisions in October. The start date of this position is January 1, 2025.
Additional Information
If you have additional questions, please email us at Please kindly do not contact AIM-LAB members individually.
The Northwestern campus sits on the traditional homelands of the people of the Council of Three Fires, the Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and Odawa as well as the Menominee, Miami and Ho-Chunk nations. We acknowledge and honor the original people of the land upon which Northwestern University stands, and the Native people who remain on this land today.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Click for information on EEO is the Law.
University of Maryland, College Park
Assistant Professor/Media, Democracy and Technology (other ranks considered)
Tenure-Track/Tenured
Philip Merrill College of Journalism
We are seeking a scholar who works at the intersection of media, democracy and technology. While we are open to a range of disciplines and approaches, the successful candidate should demonstrate a research and teaching interest in journalism.
Elements of a research agenda that connect media, democracy and technology in important, innovative ways could include, but are not limited to, some of the following:
- The future of local journalism
- Solutions journalism
- The rule of law and threats to democracy
- Misinformation, disinformation and propaganda
- Business models/ethics for the future of journalism
- Comparative or international media studies
- Migration
- Climate change
- Social media, audience engagement, and participation
- Privacy, technology, and information policy
- Algorithmic bias and journalism
- Computational automation and journalism
- Artificial intelligence and journalism
If your research area is not included in this list of examples and you can explain how your work explores questions at the intersection of media, democracy, and technology, we encourage you to apply.
Candidates should have a Ph.D. in journalism, information science, communication, media studies, political science, sociology, geography or another relevant field by August 2024, but ABD candidates will be considered.
We prefer candidates who have demonstrated an ability to attract research funding or show the potential to do so.
Research methods could include, but are not limited to, quantitative analysis, natural language processing, machine learning, big data analytics or content analysis.
The “best consideration” date is October 1, 2024. Full job ad: https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/120619-assistant_professor-university_of_maryland-college_park.
Please direct any questions to the search chair, Associate Professor Krishnan Vasudevan at
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, C.V., research (examples: research statement, research program) and a list of references (no emails will be sent from system). Applicants have the option of including a document about their teaching (examples: teaching philosophy, student evaluations).
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) in Digital Journalism
Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information
Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is ranked among the world’s top universities. NTU’s Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information is highly respected for its strong record of academic research and global experiential learning. Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI) invites outstanding academics to apply for faculty position as Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) in Digital Journalism.
We are seeking a scholar with a focus on digital journalism to contribute to our growing program. The ideal candidate will research agenda examining the impact of emerging technologies, such as virtual reality (VR) and generative artificial intelligence (AI), on journalistic practices in the Asian context. They will also be an engaging and experienced instructor passionate about teaching practical journalism courses at the undergraduate and potentially graduate levels, focusing on the application of emerging technologies to journalistic practices.
Emoluments
Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University
offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package.
Application Procedure
Please click here to submit the following documents to us:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae including a full publication list
- Research and Teaching statements
The closing date for applications is 28 August 2024. All applications and materials submitted will be held in strict confidence.
For inquiries, please address to:
The Search Committee
Review of the applications will begin on 29 August 2024 and continue until the position is filled.
The candidate is expected to start in July 2025. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) in Environmental/Risk Communication
Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information
Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) is ranked among the world’s top universities. NTU’s Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information is highly respected for its strong record of academic research and global experiential learning. Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI) invites outstanding academics to apply for faculty position as Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) in Environmental/Risk Communication.
Candidates should have scholarly expertise one or more of the following areas: environmental communication, sustainability communication, and/or risk communication. They should possess a vision for developing and leading interdisciplinary research projects and collaborations within and outside the school.
Emoluments
Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package.
Application Procedure
Please click here to submit the following documents to us:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae including a full publication list
- Research and Teaching statements
The closing date for applications is 30 August 2024. All applications and materials submitted will be held in strict confidence.
For inquiries, please address to:
Review of the applications will begin on 31 August 2024 and continue until the position is filled. The candidate is expected to start in July 2025. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.