The University of Mississippi
Faculty (open track/open rank)/Director of the Jordan Center for Journalism Advocacy and Innovation
The newly formed Jordan Center for Journalism Advocacy and Innovation at the University of Mississippi seeks a dynamic and visionary leader to champion the future of journalism and to oversee Center initiatives. The purpose of the Center is to proactively promote the preeminence and effectiveness of reliable, relevant, and educational journalism in American media and to promote the role of journalists in educating members of our society. The Center director is intended to be, and/or become, a public figure. The Director will speak publicly on behalf of the Center, organize programming and research, advocate for public policies supporting journalism, raise funds for the center, and write for a Mississippi and national audience to champion the essential value of journalism in democracy. As the inaugural Center Director, the Director will have great latitude to chart the Center’s vision and activities, including helping establish a national advisory board for the Center. One specific existing initiative run out of the Center that the Director will oversee is the Jordan Life Skills Institute, a practical minded supplement to scholastic education that links a vibrant and robust press to life-long education. The Center director will report to the Dean of the School of Journalism and New Media and have an office in Farley Hall off the University of Mississippi’s iconic Grove. This is a 12-month position. The rank and track of the candidate will be determined at the time of hire. The Director term is for 5 years and is renewable based on resources and performance. This position will carry a 1/1 teaching load.
Position Details
- Appointment: 12 month
- Assignment Type: Tenure Track or Non-Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications
A Master’s Degree or a Bachelor’s Degree and at least four (4) years of related experience.
Preferred qualifications:
- Extensive background in journalism (7+ years) and management experience
- A Masters degree
Substitution Statement: Related experience may be substituted for education, on a basis set forth and approved by the Department of Human Resources.
Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
Application Procedures
Questions about the position can be referred to School of Journalism and New Media Dean Andrea Hickerson,
For full consideration, candidates should apply by August 31, 2024.
About the University of MS & Oxford, MS
Founded in 1848, the University of Mississippi (UM), affectionately known to alumni, students and friends as Ole Miss, is Mississippi’s flagship university. Included in the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities – Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. The University of Mississippi, consistently named by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a “Great College to Work For,” is located in Oxford, MS, which is ranked one of the “Top 10 Best College Towns.” With more than 24,000 students, UM is the state’s largest university and is ranked among the nation’s fastest-growing institutions. The University of Mississippi, which has aggressively implemented many health and wellness initiatives for its more than 2,900 employees, has consistently been named one of Mississippi’s Healthiest Workplaces.
Touted as the “Cultural Mecca of the South”, creativity abounds in Oxford as musicians, artists and writers alike find inspiration in Oxford’s rich history, small town charm and creative community. Oxford is a one-hour drive south of Memphis, TN and is known as the home of Nobel Prize winning author William Faulkner. Over the years Oxford has also been known for offering exceptional culinary experiences and as the home of the University of Mississippi and the Ole Miss Rebels, there is always something here to immerse yourself in. Oxford has also been featured as a literary and arts destination in such publications as The New York Times, Southern Living, Condé Nast Traveler, and GQ. Among other cultural activities, annual events include the Oxford Film Festival, a thriving local music scene, and the Ford Center Performing Arts Series. Oxford is a vibrant university town, filled with unique shops and galleries, eclectic restaurants and clubs, historic landmarks, and comfortable inns.
Background Check Statement
The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
EEO Statement
The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.
Nearest Major Market: Oxford Mississippi
Indiana University Bloomington
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Digital Video Storytelling (non-tenure track)
Department: The Media School, Indiana University
Location: Bloomington, Indiana
Position summary: The Media School at Indiana University Bloomington invites experienced broadcast and/or digital video practitioners to apply for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position in Digital Video Storytelling.
We seek candidates with considerable professional on-camera experience in broadcasting or social media video who have demonstrated skills in creating and leveraging social media video content in professional media settings. The preferred candidate is a mid-career media professional who will maintain an active industry presence as a professional media content creator while teaching and mentoring Media School students in areas such as video-based social media content, on-camera skills, on-camera interviewing, and social media content editing.
Additionally, preferred candidates will have demonstrated experience in teaching and mentoring young professionals, including prior teaching experience at the university level. A bachelor’s degree is required and an advanced degree preferred, though not mandatory.
About the School: The Media School proudly offers highly-regarded academic programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels in advertising, journalism, public relations, sports media, film, game design, and social and digital media. The school provides classroom instruction and hands-on experiential training for more than 2100 students and features world-class media facilities and equipment. Media School alumni work in key roles across media industries, including leading figures in broadcasting, advertising, filmmaking, public relations, journalism, and digital production.
The Media 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. The school also houses 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.
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:
- Bachelor’s degree in a pertinent field of study is required; advanced degree preferred
- Substantial industry expertise in producing social media video content
- Established record or demonstrated potential of effective teaching abilities
- Active and ongoing creative agenda reflecting an intention to remain up to date on industry developments
Application documents:
- Cover letter
- Resumé or curriculum vitae
- Teaching statement
- List of academic and/or professional references
The teaching statement should describe why you want to teach and reflect on your philosophy of teaching and learning as well as concrete ways you have put that into practice. Applicants are encouraged to include examples of classroom experience, mentorship, work with professional organizations, contributions to diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and other contributions to the industry.
Applications will be reviewed immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. Applications received by the deadline of October 1, 2024, will be given full consideration. Interested candidates should submit application materials online at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/25154. The expected start date is August 1, 2025.
Questions regarding this position or the application process should be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Galen Clavio, at . See more about The Media School at https://mediaschool.indiana.edu/index.html.
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. Diversity and inclusion are central to The Media School’s mission.
Arizona State University
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Description:
The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University seeks a postdoctoral research fellow contributing to the groundbreaking LibrES project aimed at combating gender-based violence in El Salvador. As part of an interdisciplinary effort funded by a grant from USAID, you will work alongside Principal Investigators (PIs) and collaborators to coordinate project activities, conduct research, collect and analyze data, create presentations, and publish findings.
This position is grant-funded and will renew annually for up to a maximum of three years, contingent on the continued availability of funding. The start date is flexible through Fall 2024.
Essential Duties
- Coordinate project activities, liaising with local partners and team members across various disciplines.
- Conduct research on gender-based violence in El Salvador, including data collection and analysis.
- Assist in the development of media campaigns aimed at raising awareness and combating stereotypes related to gender-based violence.
- Contribute to the creation of educational materials for students in a range of disciplines as well as professionals with local agencies, promoting sensitivity and trauma-informed practices.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure effective communication and implementation of project goals.
- Present research findings at conferences and workshops, both nationally and internationally.
- Contribute to the publication of papers in peer-reviewed journals, disseminating insights and recommendations for addressing gender-based violence.
Required Qualifications
- PhD in Advertising, Public Relations, Media and Information, Journalism, Mass Communication, or a related field, completed by the time of appointment
Desired Qualifications
- Proficiency in English and Spanish, with strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages
- Demonstrated research experience, including data collection, analysis, and publication in peer-reviewed journals
- Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams and with diverse stakeholders
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
- Commitment to advancing knowledge and promoting social change in the field of gender-based violence
- Experience with eye tracking research
About the Cronkite School
The Cronkite School is widely recognized as one of the nation’s premier mass communications programs. Rooted in the time-honored values that characterize its namesake—accuracy, responsibility, integrity—the school fosters excellence and ethics among students as they master the professional skills they need to succeed in the digital media world of today and tomorrow.
Located on ASU’s Downtown Phoenix campus in the heart of the nation’s fifth-largest city, the School has 70 full-time faculty members, more than 100 full-time professional staff and annual resources of more than $40 million. The Cronkite faculty is made up of award-winning professional journalists, strategic communications specialists and world-class media scholars. Cronkite professors include five Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists, digital media thought leaders, top TV producers and correspondents, major metropolitan newspaper editors and strategic communications experts.
More than 2,500 undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students are enrolled at Cronkite, in person and online, preparing for careers in journalism, strategic media and related communications fields. Of the undergraduate residential student population, more than 60% come from out-of-state and more than 37% are students of color. The retention rate consistently exceeds 90%, and Cronkite students regularly lead the country in national competitions.
About Arizona State University
ASU is one of the largest and most innovative public research universities in the country, undertaking a bold reinvention of higher education as a New American University. With four campuses in the Phoenix metropolitan area, it serves more than 127,000 students on campus and online. For the past six years, it has been ranked No. 1 for innovation by U.S. News & World Report.
In the last decade, ASU has developed numerous new programs and units that bridge disciplinary boundaries to enable the exploration and discovery of new knowledge, while developing practical solutions to serve Arizona and the world at large. The university has strong and simultaneous commitments to educational access, excellence, and impact, and assumes significant responsibility for the cultural, social and economic vitality of its surrounding communities.
Application Instructions
Submission materials must include:
- A cover letter stating qualifications
- Curriculum vitae or resume
- Contact information (name, address, email, telephone number) for three professional references
The applicant’s name should appear in each uploaded file name. Cover letters may be addressed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Dawn Gilpin. Questions about the position should be directed to the search committee chair at: .
Application deadline is Aug. 23, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled.
Applicants must apply online at: https://apptrkr.com/5462119
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement. A background check is required for employment. Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
(See https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html and https://www.asu.edu/titleIX/.)
In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.
Cedar Crest College
Assistant Professor of Communication
Cedar Crest College—a women’s college in Allentown, PA—invites applicants for the position of Assistant Professor of Communication who are able to teach and develop courses in digital-media content creation. The renewable (non-tenure track) position will contribute to the major in Communication with its focus on media literacy, production, and advocacy, as well as teach courses that serve our undergraduate Liberal Arts Curriculum. Of particular interest is the ability to teach in one or more of the following areas: digital production, digital marketing, and social-media marketing. The position emphasizes digital media creation and its application to business with a mission-centered interest in the role of digital technologies to create positive social change and media studies, as well as an interest in the use of Artificial Intelligence in content creation and AI’s social and cultural impacts. The Communication program is part of the new Narrows Communications and Humanities Center, a digital maker-space, and this position will hold service responsibilities that are integral to a broader institutional commitment to developing the instructional role of technology on campus and incorporating digital communication technologies across academic disciplines. The position thus offers a unique opportunity for the advancement of digital media and technology education at the College, both for the Communication and other academic departments.
We seek a faculty member who has a passion for diversity and is prepared to teach our students, engage their curiosity, and inspire their persistence toward achieving successful careers and thoughtful, meaningful lives. The majority of Cedar Crest’s students – nearly ninety percent – are women. More than one-third are students of color, and over forty percent are first-generation college students; they are diverse in gender, sexuality, ability, and religion. Our student population also includes learners from across the United States and abroad.
We seek a colleague who brings creative energy to program development, including expanding course offerings, and to recruitment activities. We expect our new colleague to join us in being an active presence on campus for our diverse student population.
The position entails 24 credits of teaching per academic year, including offering online and evening courses as needed in the program schedule. The faculty member will be responsible for academic advising, supporting new curricular offerings, assisting with Communication clubs and honor societies, and serving on department and College-wide committees.
Cedar Crest faculty have the opportunity to teach in unique college-wide programs including the First Year Seminar, the Carmen Twillie Ambar Sophomore Year Expedition (which provides students with a built-in study-abroad experience at no added cost to them), and the Honors Program.
Qualified candidates will have, or be close to completing, a doctorate in Communication or a related field, evidence of successful teaching experience, and a commitment to engage in scholarly activities in keeping with the Boyer Model of Scholarship.
Interested applicants must submit the below document to http://apply.interfolio.com/150001, as described in the link:
- A letter of interest (cover letter)
- Curriculum Vitae
- A statement of teaching philosophy
- A diversity statement that describes planned contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Writing samples or portfolio of pertinent scholarly or practitioner activities
- Three letters of reference
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; applications received before 10/18/2024will receive priority consideration. The position’s expected start date shall be with the 2025-2026 academic year, or earlier depending upon the successful candidate’s availability. Applicants should submit all materials through the following Interfolio website portal: http://apply.interfolio.com/150001
Cedar Crest College, founded in 1867, is an independent liberal-arts college for women that emphasizes cross-disciplinary cooperation and excellence in teaching and research. We have been leading the way for over 150 years for women in higher education with a continued commitment to providing access to education for underrepresented populations. Cedar Crest enrolls over 1600 students annually through our traditional undergraduate programs for women and our co-education programs in the School of Adult and Graduate Education. We offer an exceptional benefit package and work-life balance. Our commitment to health and wellness on campus is evidenced by our updated fitness center, our aquatic center focused on healthy lifestyles, and our smoke and tobacco-free campus. The College’s beautiful 84-acre campus, a registered national arboretum, is located in the Lehigh Valley in eastern Pennsylvania, conveniently located between Philadelphia and New York City.
Cedar Crest College is an equal opportunity employer fundamentally committed to diversity and inclusion. As such, the College encourages applications from individuals belonging to minoritized groups in higher education in support of our diverse student community. EOE
Indiana University Bloomington
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (open-rank tenure/tenure-track position in social science)
Department: The Media School, Indiana University Location: Bloomington, Indiana
Position summary: The Media School at Indiana University’s flagship Bloomington campus is pleased to announce an open-rank tenure/tenure-track faculty search for an outstanding scholar, instructor, and colleague who studies media through the lens of social science. We encourage applications from the dynamic, innovative, and collegial, regardless of their preferred social scientific methodology or topical domain of media expertise. The successful candidate may ultimately complement existing approaches to the scientific study and instruction of media in our school or bring entirely novel competencies and interests to bear.
In sum, we seek a high-performing faculty member with a stellar social scientific research record (or strong signs of the capacity to produce such a record) in the broad area of mediated communication and are open to a variety of methodological and topical foci. The chosen applicant will be expected to maintain a productive research program, effectively teach both undergraduate and graduate students, and enthusiastically serve the university, profession, and wider-community.
An established record of external funding is expected for senior applicants (e.g., advanced associate professors, full professors). Interest and activity toward external funding is preferred for junior applicants (e.g., doctoral candidates, assistant professors). 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/25155. 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, Professor and Director of Communication Science, Dr. Paul Wright, 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. Diversity and inclusion are central to The Media School’s mission.
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.
The University of Alabama
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Public Relations
The Department of Advertising and Public Relations, housed in the College of Communication and Information Sciences (C&IS) at The University of Alabama, invites applications for a nine-month tenure-track faculty appointment at the rank of assistant professor in public relations beginning in August 2025. The ideal candidate will have expertise in corporate social responsibility, corporate social advocacy, public interest communications, crisis communication, and/or other related areas. Candidates applying for this position should be able to teach some of the following courses: public relations writing, public relations campaigns, public relations management, introduction to audience analysis, introduction to channels and messaging, and specialized courses in the candidate’s areas of interest.
About the Department of Advertising & Public Relations
The Department of Advertising & Public Relations houses a growing community of faculty, staff, and students with various research and professional interests. The department faculty engage in a variety of successful cross-campus collaborations and leadership roles, including directorships in multiple communication-oriented labs and the Institute for Communication & Information Research within the college’s Office for Research, Scholarship, & Creative Activity.
The advertising and public relations undergraduate programs are ACEJMC-accredited. Advertising majors have four options: a general major or a concentration in brand management, advertising creative, or integrated channel planning. Public Relations majors have the option of a general or digital communication concentration. The graduate program awards a Master of Arts in advertising and public relations. The two-year residential program offers an individualized track and more specialized advertising, creative, and media strategy concentrations. The graduate program also provides distance-learning concentrations in digital communication and marketing communication management.
Home to the Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations, the department has been listed by PRWeek magazine as one of the top five programs in the country. Students gain extensive practical experience before graduation through multiple outlets, including work with industry clients such as NASCAR, the Country Music Association, McLaren Automotive, Twitch, and Tervis. The department is also home to the award-winning Minerva advertising portfolio program.
About the College of Communication & Information Sciences
The College of Communication & Information Sciences has four academic units, approximately 110 full-time faculty members, and serves approximately 3,500 students across bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs, including approximately 95 students in the college-wide Ph.D. program. The college’s Institute for Communication & Information Research (ICIR) is a premier research institute dedicated to addressing societal and cultural issues related to communication and information research. The ICIR collaborates with businesses, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, foundations, and other entities to produce high-impact research that informs and improves our evolving communication and information landscape. The College is also home to the Public Opinion Lab, equipped with the Sprinklr data warehouse and custom data collection and management resources; a biometrics lab outfitted with state-of-the-art iMotions software and associated hardware; and the near-term development of an interactive VR/theater lab, among others. The college is also home to the Holle Center for Communication Arts, whose mission is guided by a commitment to advance narrative justice through innovative and arts-informed research, community engagement, and creative co-operation. The college also maintains the 40,000 square-foot Digital Media Center, which is home to Alabama Public Radio and WVUA 23, a full-power commercial television station serving a top-50 television market.
About the University of Alabama
Located in Tuscaloosa, the University of Alabama is the state’s flagship public university and offers a full course of academic programs and social life to its over 40,000 students. The university maintains several research institutes that unite researchers from various disciplines, including faculty in the Department of Advertising & Public Relations, to address pertinent societal issues. These include the Alabama Cyber Institute, Alabama Life Research Institute, Alabama Materials Institute, Alabama Transportation Institute, and Alabama Water Institute, among others. As the state’s flagship university and a sea-grant and space-grant institution, the University of Alabama and its students and faculty address challenges at the cutting edge of scientific inquiry while also driving economic growth and serving the societal needs of the state, regional, national, and global community. The university is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
About Tuscaloosa, Alabama
The city of Tuscaloosa has a diverse metropolitan population of more than 100,000 and offers an excellent quality of life and various multicultural resources and opportunities. The walkable downtown offers many cultural and outdoor activities, a wide variety of local restaurants spanning a broad range of cuisines, monthly art walks, a 7,470-seat outdoor amphitheater, and a very reasonable cost of living. Tuscaloosa is a morning’s drive from the Smoky Mountains, Gulf Coast beaches, New Orleans, Nashville, Memphis, and Atlanta.
To apply, go to http://careers.ua.edu/cw/en-us/job/524220 and provide the following:
- Cover letter highlighting how your research, teaching, and service/leadership have prepared you to contribute to the development of a larger agenda for advancing public relations
- CV
- Names and contact information for three references
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness
Review of applications will begin September 15, 2024, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Questions regarding the search should be directed to the search chair, Dr. Eyun-Jung Ki at .
The University of Alabama is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and individuals from historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Doctorate in Public Relations, Advertising, Mass Communication, Communication, or closely related field completed by start date of appointment. ABDs will be considered.
- Scholarly activity in journals, university presses, or other publication outlets consistent with departmental expectations for the rank of assistant professor.
- Record of teaching effectiveness, including courses in advertising, public relations, and/or other communication-related fields.
Preferred Qualifications (considered after all minimum qualifications are met):
- Evidence of or potential for attracting extramural funding.
- Potential for and interest in leading multidisciplinary research and/or grant teams.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity of thought, experiences and backgrounds.
The University of Alabama
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Advertising and Artificial Intelligence
The Department of Advertising and Public Relations, housed in the College of Communication and Information Sciences (C&IS) at The University of Alabama, invites applications for a nine-month tenure-track faculty appointment at the rank of assistant professor in advertising with a focus on artificial intelligence beginning in August 2025. The ideal candidate will have expertise in AI-driven innovations in advertising, computational advertising, programmatic advertising, and/or ad effectiveness in AI advertising. Candidates with additional expertise in Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Supervised and Unsupervised Learning, and/or Deep Learning and their applications within the domains of advertising and/or digital marketing are of particular interest. Applicants should demonstrate evidence of or potential for publishing an impactful research stream within the advertising discipline. Additionally, the ability to teach courses in AI research methods, analysis and insights, social and digital media, channel planning, advanced digital marketing, emerging technologies in A+PR, and media strategy and analytics would be preferred.
About the Department of Advertising & Public Relations
The Department of Advertising & Public Relations houses a growing community of faculty, staff, and students with various research and professional interests. The department faculty engage in a variety of successful cross-campus collaborations and leadership roles, including directorships in multiple communication-oriented labs and the Institute for Communication & Information Research within the college’s Office for Research, Scholarship, & Creative Activity.
The advertising and public relations undergraduate programs are ACEJMC-accredited. Advertising majors have four options: a general major or a concentration in brand management, advertising creative, or integrated channel planning. Public Relations majors have the option of a general or digital communication concentration. The graduate program awards a Master of Arts in advertising and public relations. The two-year residential program offers an individualized track and more specialized advertising, creative, and media strategy concentrations. The graduate program also provides distance-learning concentrations in digital communication and marketing communication management.
The Department is home to the award-winning Minerva advertising portfolio program and the Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations. It has been listed by PRWeek magazine as one of the top five programs in the country and APR teams have been recognized in national student competitions including the American Advertising Federation’s National Student Advertising Competition and the Washington Media Scholars Foundation Case Competition. Students gain extensive practical experience before graduation through multiple outlets, including work with the student-run Capstone Agency and industry clients such as NASCAR, the Country Music Association, McLaren Automotive, Twitch, and Tervis.
About the College of Communication & Information Sciences
The College of Communication & Information Sciences has four academic units, approximately 110 full-time faculty members, and serves approximately 3,500 students across bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs, including approximately 95 students in the college-wide Ph.D. program. The college’s Institute for Communication & Information Research (ICIR) is a premier research institute dedicated to addressing societal and cultural issues related to communication and information research. The ICIR collaborates with businesses, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, foundations, and other entities to produce high-impact research that informs and improves our evolving communication and information landscape. The College is also home to the Public Opinion Lab, equipped with the Sprinklr data warehouse and custom data collection and management resources; a biometrics lab outfitted with state-of-the-art iMotions software and associated hardware; and the near-term development of an interactive VR/theater lab, among others. The college is also home to the Holle Center for Communication Arts, whose mission is guided by a commitment to advance narrative justice through innovative and arts-informed research, community engagement, and creative co-operation. The college also maintains the 40,000 square-foot Digital Media Center, which is home to Alabama Public Radio and WVUA 23, a full-power commercial television station serving a top-50 television market.
About the University of Alabama
Located in Tuscaloosa, the University of Alabama is the state’s flagship public university and offers a full course of academic programs and social life to its over 40,000 students. The university maintains several research institutes that unite researchers from various disciplines, including faculty in the Department of Advertising & Public Relations, to address pertinent societal issues. These include the Alabama Cyber Institute, Alabama Life Research Institute, Alabama Materials Institute, Alabama Transportation Institute, and Alabama Water Institute, among others. As the state’s flagship university and a sea-grant and space-grant institution, the University of Alabama and its students and faculty address challenges at the cutting edge of scientific inquiry while also driving economic growth and serving the societal needs of the state, regional, national, and global community. The university is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
About Tuscaloosa, Alabama
The city of Tuscaloosa has a diverse metropolitan population of more than 100,000 and offers an excellent quality of life and various multicultural resources and opportunities. The walkable downtown offers many cultural and outdoor activities, a wide variety of local restaurants spanning a broad range of cuisines, monthly art walks, a 7,470-seat outdoor amphitheater, and a very reasonable cost of living. Tuscaloosa is a morning’s drive from the Smoky Mountains, Gulf Coast beaches, New Orleans, Nashville, Memphis, and Atlanta.
To apply, go to http://careers.ua.edu/cw/en-us/job/524219 and provide the following:
- Cover letter highlighting how your research, teaching, and service/leadership have prepared you to contribute to the development of a larger agenda for advancing advertising and artificial intelligence
- CV
- Names and contact information for three references
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness
Review of applications will begin September 15, 2024, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Questions regarding the search should be directed to the search chair, Dr. Nancy Brinson at .
The University of Alabama is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and individuals from historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Doctorate in Advertising, Mass Communication, Communication Marketing, or closely related field completed by start date of appointment. ABDs will be considered.
- Scholarly activity in advertising or AI-focused journals, university presses, or other publication outlets consistent with departmental expectations for the rank of assistant professor.
- Record of teaching effectiveness, including courses in advertising, public relations, digital media, and/or other communication-related fields.
Preferred Qualifications (considered after all minimum qualifications are met):
- Evidence of or potential for attracting extramural funding.
- Potential for and interest in leading multidisciplinary research and/or grant teams.
- Professional experience involving the application of AI in advertising or public relations.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity of thought, experiences and backgrounds.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Open-Rank Specialized Faculty: Creativity & Advertising
Department of Advertising, College of Media
The Charles H. Sandage Department of Advertising in the College of Media at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty appointment in Creativity and Advertising. This is a 9-month teaching-focused appointment with the possibility of additional teaching in the summer. Non-tenure-track faculty in the department are typically long-term employees, appointed initially on renewable annual contracts with eligibility for multi-year appointments upon promotion. This is an open-rank search for an Instructor/Lecturer. Initial appointments will be made at a rank commensurate with qualifications and prior experience.
The position is expected to begin August 16, 2025.
This position will focus on teaching undergraduate courses in advertising creativity, creative concepting and content creation, advertising design, advertising campaigns, and portfolio courses. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a high level of relevant experience in creative concepting, content creation, and art direction and design across communication channels and platforms. Candidates must have experience using tools and software that are relevant to content creation, collaboration and production. Previous experience teaching undergraduate, or portfolio students will be considered a plus. Opportunities for teaching in the master’s degree programs also exist.
Successful applicants should also demonstrate an eagerness to contribute to the department’s teaching, service, and public engagement missions. Candidates must demonstrate their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the ability to thrive working with a diverse group of students and colleagues.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in advertising or related field or completion of advertising portfolio school. Professional experience in creative advertising. The appointment will be based upon the academic credentials and professional experience of the applicant. Candidates with bachelor’s degrees will be appointed as Instructor. Candidates with master’s degrees or above will be appointed as Lecturer. The rank is based on experience. All candidates will have potential to be an outstanding teacher.
Preferred Qualifications: Teaching experience in advertising in a higher education setting or portfolio school. Significant professional experience as Creative Director or Art Director in the advertising field.
About Us:
The Charles H. Sandage Department of Advertising is the first university department focusing on advertising education in the country and a global leader in advertising. Our department serves more than 600 undergraduate majors and approximately 65 master’s degree students. The department is housed within the College of Media. We are committed to strengthening, embracing, and celebrating the rich tapestry of diversity and inclusiveness at Illinois.
Champaign-Urbana, a micro-urban city community, was rated as one of the best places to live in the U.S. in 2024 – based on diversity, easy access to green spaces and short commute times, affordability, family-friendly living, and entrepreneurship culture. https://livability.com/il/champaign/?top-100=2024
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Candidates should create a candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae or resume, a link to a digital portfolio or examples of professional work and names of three references. All requested information must be submitted for an application to be considered complete. Full consideration will be given to applications received by 6:00 PM CST on October 15, 2024. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date. The review will continue until the position has been filled. For further information regarding application procedures, including requests for confidentiality of the application, please contact Michelle Nelson at . For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing .
Texas Christian University
Tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor
FACULTY LEADERSHIP POSITION BEGINNING SPRING OR FALL 2025
POSITION DETAILS:
The Bob Schieffer College of Communication at Texas Christian University (TCU) in Fort Worth, Texas, invites applications for a full-time, on-campus, in-person tenure-track assistant or associate professor in its Department of Communication Studies or its Department of Strategic Communication beginning in January 2025 (preferred) or August 2025. Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Communication Studies or Strategic Communication (e.g., advertising or public relations) and provide evidence of skilled teaching and peer-reviewed scholarship.
We seek applications from teacher-scholars who can contribute to the Schieffer College’s social scientific approach to the study of communication, and who can be appointed associate director of the Schieffer Media Insights Lab and faculty director of a post-baccalaureate certificate program in digital and social media analysis being launched by the lab and the college.
The Schieffer Media Insights Lab, opened in fall 2023, was created to address how today’s communicators can understand who, what, where, when, why and how audiences – whether sports fans, voters, consumers, company stakeholders, employees or competitors – are thinking, feeling and behaving. The lab provides AI-powered social media listening and facial expression analysis tools and training to help faculty teacher-scholars and their students identify implications for effective and ethical communication. The lab’s associate director will work in concert with the lab director to serve the needs of Schieffer College faculty and students, TCU colleagues and programs, and Fort Worth community stakeholders in learning to use analytical tools to measure the reach and impact of digital and social media.
The post-baccalaureate certificate program in digital and social media analysis will be launched by the Schieffer Media Insights Lab in 2025. The certificate consists of four three-credit courses that will provide knowledge and skills to address contemporary issues using social and digital media data and tools. The certificate program is designed for working professionals seeking to enhance their social and digital media skills, and for individuals seeking new skills to improve their career prospects. Courses will use the powerful analytical tools of the Schieffer Media Insights Lab to ethically curate and analyze data to solve important communication issues. To meet the needs of working professionals and students beyond the Fort Worth/Dallas area, we anticipate offering the certificate in an online, synchronous format during summer sessions.
We specifically seek candidates whose scholarly work examines digital and social media as they intersect with areas of strength in our Communication Studies Department (communication technology, health, interpersonal or organizational communication, or social influence in communication) or in our Strategic Communication Department (advertising, integrated digital communication, media planning, media analytics and measurement, media technology, or public relations).
As Schieffer Media Insights Lab associate director and digital and social media analysis certificate director, the successful candidate’s teaching load will be reduced from the standard annual 3-2 teaching load for tenure-stream faculty to an annual teaching load of 2-1 due to the administrative leadership duties. As tenure-stream faculty, the successful candidate also will receive course reductions in the first and fourth years on tenure track to support progress toward tenure. The administrative appointment is made on a three-year renewable basis and subject to annual evaluation by the Schieffer College dean with feedback obtained from relevant stakeholders (lab clients, certificate students, etc.).
The successful candidate’s faculty appointment would be located in either the Communication Studies Department or Strategic Communication Department, where the department chair and department faculty would conduct the candidate’s tenure and/or promotion reviews. The successful candidate would be expected to teach some of the relevant department’s core courses (such as interpersonal communication, organizational communication or communication theory in Communication Studies, or advertising, public relations, research or campaigns in Strategic Communication). In either department, the successful candidate would have opportunities to teach or develop courses related to their area of specialization in the department’s undergraduate and master’s degree programs.
Candidates seeking to be appointed at the associate professor level are expected to possess experiences and qualifications commensurate with that rank, such as having earned tenure at another university, completing at least five years of full-time university teaching experience, and possessing a record of significant peer-reviewed scholarly publication.
DEPARTMENT DETAILS:
The Schieffer College Department of Communication Studies is the academic home to 500 students, who complete the bachelor of science degree, the master of science degree, or the minor. The
department also offers TCU’s core essential competency in effective oral communication and houses TCU’s nationally ranked speech and debate program. The department’s faculty regularly publish in top tier journals and are active in the National Communication Association. The master’s degree program ranks among the most research productive in the nation and has a strong track record of placing students in professional positions and doctoral programs.
The Schieffer College Department of Strategic Communication is the academic home to 450 students, who complete the bachelor of science degree or the master of science degree. The department’s faculty regularly publish in top tier journals and are active in such organizations as the American Academy of Advertising and the Institute for Public Relations Research. As well, the department participates annually in the National Student Advertising Competition, is home to an award-winning student-led advertising and public relations agency, and to a Public Relations Students Society of America chapter and an AAF student chapter, Ad Association. Faculty also lead an annual Non-Profit Communicators Conference and the Certified Public Communication Program.
SCHOOL/COLLEGE DESCRIPTION:
In 2023, the Schieffer College celebrated the 10th anniversary of its naming for TCU alumnus and longtime CBS network TV correspondent Bob Schieffer. The college is the academic home for four departments: Communication Studies; Film, Television and Digital Media; Journalism; and Strategic Communication. Some 1,250 undergraduate student majors complete coursework in areas that include; advertising and public relations; cinema and media studies; digital and social media; health communication and media; interpersonal and organizational communication; journalism and news media studies; and sports broadcasting. About 30 graduate students pursue master’s degrees in Communication Studies or Strategic Communication, and some 60 full-time and 15 part-time faculty teach in the college. The college’s award-winning student experiential learning activities include print, video and digital news media, a speech and debate team, an advertising and public relations agency, a radio station, and sports broadcasting productions. The college also offers a number of off-campus study options to students.
ABOUT TCU:
Founded in 1873, Texas Christian University sits on 302 acres nestled in a primarily residential part of Fort Worth, just minutes away from downtown. The University includes seven schools and colleges, in addition to the John V. Roach Honors College and the Burnett School of Medicine.
Currently, TCU enrolls more than 10,200 undergraduates and 1,700 graduate students. Twenty-eight percent of students self-identify as a member of a minority group, five percent are international students, and forty-five percent are from out-of-state. Our students are supported by more than 2,200 faculty and staff. The University has more than 700 full-time faculty members and is a top 100 National University as classified by US News and World Report and has a Carnegie Classification of R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity.
At TCU, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are an educational imperative directly tied to the University mission, vision, and strategic plan. Fulfilling TCU’s mission to develop ethical leaders and critical thinkers in a global community depends on the University’s ability to attract and retain students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. A diverse and inclusive campus leads to innovation, broadened perspective, and understanding—values that are foundational aspects of higher education. For the fourth consecutive year, TCU has earned the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award, which highlights ongoing commitment to build a comprehensive DEI strategy that aligns with core values and creates a campus culture where everyone is respected and included.
ABOUT FORT WORTH:
Like TCU, Fort Worth has the approachable, friendly charm of a smaller town, but offers the amenities, cultural activities, diversity and unique personality of a much larger city. Fort Worth, Texas, is the 13th largest city in the United States with an ever-growing population nearing 1 million. Fort Worth and TCU have grown together in a nearly 150-year relationship. You’ll find that many Horned Frogs remain here after graduation, thanks to the region’s thriving job market. Fort Worth is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, the fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States, and the number 1 tourist destination in Texas. In 2018, bizjournals.com ranked Fort Worth the 7th most affordable city to live and work in the United States and U.S. News and World Report named Fort Worth one of the Best Places to Live. Fort Worth, Dallas and Arlington all rank among the top 25 most diverse cities in the country.
Fort Worth is known for its vast array of cultural, educational and entertainment opportunities. The city boasts three world class art museums—the Kimbell Art Museum, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. The Bass Performance Hall is one of the premier performance venues in the country. Concerts, film festivals and other events are held regularly at Sundance Square, Panther Island and Near Southside venues.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS AND INSTRUCTIONS:
Applications must include: a cover letter that addresses the position requirements, including leadership experience relevant to the administrative leadership opportunity; curriculum vitae; statement of teaching philosophy; evidence of teaching effectiveness; and a list of three academic references with current contact information included. Applications must be submitted electronically through the TCU HR system.
All questions regarding the application process should be directed to or 817-257-7790. Review of applications begins September 3 and will continue until the position is filled.
Santa Clara University
Tenure-track Assistant Professor
The Department of Communication at Santa Clara University (SCU) invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in Media Studies to begin in Fall 2025. We seek a teacher-scholar who engages in innovative, theory-driven research and teaching in areas such as: media effects and uses, media representations, media equity and social justice, persuasion, media psychology, media stereotypes, or identity construction, among other media-related topics. We are particularly interested in a colleague who addresses these topics with a focus on US-based Latino/a/x/e or Black experiences and whose research primarily uses quantitative social science methodologies.
Candidates should be able to teach our department’s undergraduate quantitative methods, mixed methods, media studies, and/or global media courses, as well as courses in the candidate’s areas of expertise, at the lower- and upper-division levels. Applicants should be able to provide evidence of successful teaching that involves active, engaged teaching methods with clear learning outcomes taught in small classes. Candidates should also demonstrate promise in scholarly research, including the ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals. The completion of a PhD in Communication or a closely related discipline in the social sciences is required by the time of appointment.
The department will give additional preferences to candidates whose research and teaching intersect with one or more of the following departmental foci: interpersonal, organizational, health, strategic, or global communication. Preference will also be given to applicants whose work aligns with one of Santa Clara University’s Centers of Distinction: Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship, the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, or the Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education. Candidates may also wish to describe how their work could be inter- or cross-disciplinary with departments such as Political Science, Public Health, Ethnic Studies, Women’s and Gender Studies, Psychology, Neuroscience, Sociology, or others.
Located in the heart of northern California’s Silicon Valley, Santa Clara University is a private, Jesuit, Catholic university committed to promoting social justice in a comprehensive educational setting. Faculty members are teacher-scholars who balance a commitment to excellent teaching with active programs of research or creative scholarship. Full-time teaching consists of two courses per academic quarter across three quarters per academic year. All faculty members engage in undergraduate advising and service responsibilities. Applicants are invited to visit the university’s website at www.scu.edu for descriptions of the university’s mission and the department’s website at www.scu.edu/communication to learn about our courses, faculty, and students.
Over the last decade, the department and the University have recruited an increasingly diverse faculty, and enrolled more diverse and low-income students. The University recently committed to becoming a Hispanic Serving Institution and has been a recipient of the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity award for the past three years. The College of Arts & Sciences is conducting its third cluster hire in the area of Inequality & Social Justice, which provides participants with mentorship, peer support and an interdisciplinary intellectual community to support their scholarly and creative work.
Candidates who can contribute to SCU’s growing diversity are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths or experiences related to achieving this goal in their letter of application.
SCU is an EO/AA employer committed to excellence through diversity, which welcomes applications from women, persons of color, any sexual orientation, all religions, people with disabilities, and members of historically underrepresented groups. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with a disability. Also, in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University annually collects and makes publicly available information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents at www.scu.edu/cs/.
Submission Information
Applications will be accepted until Friday, September 6, 2024 at 11:59pm Pacific time, at which time the evaluation of applications will begin. Applicants should submit their letter of application; curriculum vitae; example(s) of scholarly work; official graduate transcripts; a teaching philosophy statement; a statement of the candidate’s research plan; a statement about experiences and skills in working with people of diverse cultures and identities; a statement indicating understanding of SCU’s mission as a Jesuit, Catholic, University; and evidence of teaching excellence (i.e., course syllabi, student and/or peer evaluations, and/or teaching portfolios) to Workday, the online job application portal for the Department of Communication, Santa Clara University.
Submit application material here:
Three confidential letters of reference will be requested of finalists for the position and should be submitted to the online system by references who can speak to the candidate’s preparedness and/or fit for the position.
Questions can be directed to the search chair, Dr. Chad Raphael (he/him), at .