Fordham University
Assistant Professor of Science Communication
The Department of Communication and Media Studies at Fordham University, The Jesuit University of New York, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with a specialization in Science Communication, to commence September 1, 2025. The position will be based at Fordham’s Lincoln Center campus in Manhattan, with the potential opportunity to contribute to the campus at Rose Hill in the Bronx as well. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute pedagogically to the department’s undergraduate major in Communication and Culture, but may also contribute to the department’s majors in Journalism and Digital Technology and Emerging Media. The candidate would also have an opportunity to teach in the Strategic Communication track of our M.A. program in Public Media, as well as other interdisciplinary programs across the university.
About the Position
Applicants are sought in the area of science communication and culture, with a robust research agenda and teaching experience that aligns with this focus. Areas of specialization might include (but are not limited to): public understandings of science; science journalism; science and/or science-related public policy; science misinformation/disinformation; media effects related to science, health, environment, or related areas; scientific rhetoric; environmental justice; science technologies; global/international initiatives in science, health, safety, environment, or related areas; science data collection and security; disaster and risk communication; ecology and sustainability; critical communication in science, health, environment, or related areas. We are interested in applications from across the spectrum of science communication. Candidates can employ any number of methodological and theoretical approaches, but should demonstrate pedagogical expertise in designing and teaching novel courses on science communication topics. Scholars focused on public/community engagement, historically marginalized and underserved communities, as well as those who take an interdisciplinary approach to understandings of culture and science are especially encouraged to apply.
Requirements:
- Ph.D. in Communication, Media Studies, Public Health, or a related discipline, successfully defended by May 2025.
- A strong research agenda and publication record.
- Ability to teach courses in areas such as Science Communication, Communication and Culture, Media and the Environment, Health Communication, Strategic Communication, and original courses in their own subspecialty.
- Evidence of excellence in teaching.
- Commitment to mentoring and advising students.
About the Department
Fordham’s Department of Communication and Media Studies advocates the model of the publicly-engaged scholar and critically-informed practitioner who is civically and socially reflective and critical through analytical and/or applied means. Our faculty includes scholars and practitioners from a range of theoretical and methodological perspectives.
We seek to attract and promote a diverse workforce to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning. We believe that cultural and intellectual diversity is central to the excellence of our academic program and we strive to create an academic community and campus culture that attracts and facilitates the development of promising teacher-scholars from varied backgrounds. We are especially interested in candidates with substantive experience and commitment to teaching and mentoring students with a range of social, cultural, and economic experiences, and who have successfully incorporated the research of women and scholars of color into their courses.
Fordham is located in the heart of New York City, interacting on many levels with a diverse array of communities and institutions. Through research, teaching, and service, we are committed to developing and deepening our connections to the people and organizations around us.
Interested applicants should submit (1) a cover letter with qualifications, including approach to teaching and scholarship; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) 1-2 writing samples (approximately 30 pp maximum in total, solo-authored or first-authored work); and (3) the names and contact information for three references. Reference letters will be requested only of candidates who advance to the next stage of the application process. Deadline: Review of applications will begin November 1st 2024. For specific questions, please contact the departmental administrator Michelle O’Dwyer at .
Fordham is an independent, Catholic University in the Jesuit tradition that welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and women, people of color, and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. Fordham university is committed to scholarship, teaching and service that furthers the university’s mission.
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University of Connecticut
Assistant Professor in Residence
INTRODUCTION
The University of Connecticut (UConn) is pleased to invite applications for a one-year, annually renewable non-tenure track faculty position in the Department of Communication at the rank of Assistant Professor in Residence. The position will be based on our Stamford campus and will begin on January 1, 2025, or August 23, 2025 (negotiable). This hire is part of a strategic initiative to offer the Communication major in its entirety on the Stamford campus, capitalizing on the academic and professional opportunities posed by its proximity to New York City. The Stamford major was launched in 2022 and now enrolls over 100 students. On the whole, the Department of Communication has 19 tenure-stream faculty members and 5 Assistant Professors-in-Residence across two campuses and has approximately 35 graduate students and 1000 undergraduate majors. For more information see https://comm.uconn.edu.
The successful candidate will share a deep commitment to effective instruction at the undergraduate level and be capable of teaching a broad range of courses in the department including those in marketing, advertising, and public relations, as well as those in their area of specialization. The teaching load will be seven courses across the academic year – three courses for one semester and four courses for the other semester. The ability and desire to supervise our newly chartered chapter of PRSSA is highly desired. Successful candidates will also be expected to broaden participation among members of under-represented groups; demonstrate through research, teaching, and/or public engagement the commitment to, and support of, diversity in the learning experience; integrate multicultural experiences into instructional methods and research tools; and provide leadership in developing pedagogical techniques designed to meet the needs of diverse learning styles and intellectual interests.
Founded in 1881, the UConn is a Land Grant and Sea Grant institution and member of the Space Grant Consortium. It is the state’s flagship institution of higher education and includes a main campus in Storrs, CT, four regional campuses throughout the state, and 13 Schools and Colleges, including a Law School in Hartford, and Medical and Dental Schools at the UConn Health campus in Farmington. The University has approximately 10,000 faculty and staff and 32,000 students, including nearly 24,000 undergraduates and over 8,000 graduate and professional students. UConn is a Carnegie Foundation R1 (highest research activity) institution, among the top 25 public universities in the nation. Through research, teaching, service, and outreach, UConn embraces diversity and cultivates leadership, integrity, and engaged citizenship in its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. UConn promotes the health and well-being of citizens by enhancing the social, economic, cultural, and natural environments of the state and beyond. The University serves as a beacon of academic and research excellence as well as a center for innovation and social service to communities. UConn is a leader in many scholarly, research, and innovation areas. Today, the path forward includes exciting opportunities and notable challenges. Record numbers of undergraduate applications and support for student success have enabled the University to become extraordinarily selective.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Earned Ph.D. in Communication (ABD candidates will be considered with the expectation that the PhD is completed before the start date).
- Ability to take an empirical, data-driven approach to the study of Communication.
- Interest in working with a diverse student body.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional experience in marketing, public relations, and/or advertising.
- Teaching experience that includes non-traditional, first-generation, and/or historically underrepresented student populations.
APPOINTMENT TERMS
This is a full-time, 9-month, annually renewable, non-tenure track position with an anticipated start date of January 1, 2025 or August 23, 2025 (negotiable). This one-year contract may be renewed or lead to a multi-year contract in the future based on funding and performance. This position does not lead to permanent academic tenure, though the University has a separate promotional ladder for non-tenure stream faculty (see https://provost.uconn.edu/faculty-and-staff-resources/promotion-tenure-reappointment/). Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
TO APPLY
Please apply online to Academic Jobs Online https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/27654 and submit the following application materials:
- A cover letter,
- Curriculum vitae,
- Teaching statement (including teaching philosophy, teaching experience, commitment to effective learning, concepts for new course development, etc.);
- Commitment to diversity statement (including broadening participation, integrating multicultural experiences in instruction and research and pedagogical techniques to meet the needs of diverse learning styles, etc.);
- 3 letters of reference.
Evaluation of applicants will begin November 1, 2024. For more information regarding the Department of Communication please visit the department website at https://comm.uconn.edu/
At the University of Connecticut, our commitment to excellence is complemented by our commitment to building a culturally diverse community.
This position will be filled subject to budgetary approval.
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.
All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.
The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employee’s unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.
University of Colorado Boulder
Open Rank Professor of Environmental Journalism & Director of the Center for Environmental Journalism
Department of Journalism
Job Summary: The Department of Journalism in the College of Media, Communication and Information (CMCI) at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a tenure-track open-rank professor of environmental journalism. The successful candidate will also be appointed as the Faculty Director of the college’s Center for Environmental Journalism (CEJ).
Established in 1992, and one of the world’s preeminent centers of its kind, the CEJ’s goal is to enrich public understanding of environmental issues by elevating the quality, range, and depth of coverage by journalists. The CEJ does this by helping seasoned and emerging journalists enhance their knowledge of the scientific, economic, political, and social aspects of these issues. The CEJ includes oversight of the Ted Scripps Fellowships in Environmental Journalism and the Water Desk.
The successful candidate will be a full-time tenured member of the Department of Journalism and expected to contribute commeasurably to the department, college and university. Roughly 20% of the successful candidate’s appointment will be dedicated to service as the Director of the CEJ. The responsibilities of this position include the supervision of a staff of three people (the CEJ’s Program Manager, and two Water Desk co-directors), and oversight of the CEJ-directed work of the Assistant Director of the CEJ; budget and fund-raising for existing and new programs and initiatives; the Ted Scripps Fellowships in Environmental Journalism; The Water Desk. As part of these responsibilities, the Director oversees the organization of symposia and seminars; planning weekly seminars and regular field trips for the Scripps program; selection, on-boarding and support of Scripps Fellows; planning and administration of all aspects of The Water Desk; planning and administration of new and existing CEJ initiatives, programs and projects.
The successful candidate will identify within the broad field of journalism but specialize in an area that could fit under a very broad definition of environmental or science journalism. We will consider both academics and professionals for this job. If the successful candidate researches environmental journalism, the department strongly prefers someone well-grounded in journalism studies and open to creative interchange with colleagues practicing a variety of qualitative, quantitative and practice-based methodologies while researching and teaching journalism and media through both a social science and humanistic approach. All candidates should also have demonstrated commitment to and experience with inclusive pedagogies and the mentoring of a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate students.
In addition to the service commitments above, the position is responsible for teaching 2 courses each academic year, usually assigned as 1 course per semester, and is expected to commit 40% of their effort to maintaining a strong national and/or international scholarly/creative work profile within their discipline.
Minimum Qualifications
- An MA in journalism or a closely allied field is required at the time of appointment.
- At least one year teaching at the undergraduate level.
Preferred Qualifications
- A PhD in journalism or a closely allied field is preferred.
- An already tenured candidate is strongly preferred. We will, though, consider candidates whose body of scholarly/creative work, teaching experience, and record of service make a clear case that they would receive an award of tenure from the University of Colorado through the University’s requisite hire with tenure processes. Salary is commensurate with experience.
- Three or more years teaching at the undergraduate level is preferred.
- Experience teaching at the graduate level is preferred.
Who We Are: In 2022, the Department of Journalism at the University of Colorado-Boulder celebrates its 100th anniversary as a degree-granting organization within CU Boulder. Faculty members are prominent in both the academic and professional organizations. The Department of Journalism is a vibrant and engaged community of scholars and practitioners who share a commitment to the highest ethical and innovative ways to teach and research about journalism. The Department offers BA and MA degrees in journalism. The Department also offers a PhD degree in journalism studies.
Established in 2015, the College of Media, Communication and Information is at the forefront of the revolution in communication and digital technology. CMCI prides itself on offering students an interdisciplinary education with a focus on innovation and creativity. Our students and faculty from six departments and an independent PhD program think across boundaries, innovate around emerging problems and create culture that transcends convention.
CMCI strives to be a community whose excellence is premised on diversity, equity, access and inclusion. We seek candidates who share this commitment and demonstrate understanding of the experiences of those historically underrepresented in higher education. We welcome applications from minoritized racial and ethnic identities, ciswomen, non-normative genders and sexualities, persons with disabilities, and others who have encountered legacies of marginalization.
The position will begin in August of 2025. To apply, candidates must submit a letter of application, a current CV, a copy of one published article or other representative research, and evidence of teaching success including a statement that details your commitment and experience with issues of diversity, equity and inclusion in the classroom and with mentoring. In addition, candidates should provide the names and contact information (affiliations and e-mail addresses) for three people who will provide letters of recommendation upon request. The deadline for applications is October 31, 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact Department Chair Pat Ferrucci at or search committee chair Tom Yulsman at .
To apply, please follow this link: https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Professor-of-Environmental-Journalism/59015
University of Florida
Assistant Professor in Emerging Media/Technology
Job No: 533028
Work Type: Permanent Status Faculty
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Communications/Public Relations/Marketing, Social/Behavioral Science, Artificial Intelligence
Department: 23030000 – CJC-MEDIA PROD, MGMT, TECH
Job Description
Classification Title:
Assistant Professor in Emerging Media/Technology
Job Description:
The University of Florida Department of Media Production, Management, and Technology housed at the UF College of Journalism and Communications, invites applications for a nine-month tenure-track assistant professor position in emerging media/technology.
Description of the job position:
The Department of Media Production, Management, and Technology (MPMT) at the University of Florida’s College of Journalism and Communications invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in emerging media/technology, starting August 2025.
We are looking for a faculty member who conducts original research that examines the psychological processing, or the societal and cultural implications of emerging media or emerging technologies, including, but not limited to, the following areas:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)-related technologies, such as social robots, recommendation systems, algorithms, virtual humans, and generative AI
- Immersive media, such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and other forms of extended reality (XR)
- Digital games and media entertainment
- Social media and mobile media
- Sensor technologies, such as surveillance cameras and biometric devices
- Science and Technology Studies
- Laws and policies related to emerging media industry and development
Applicants are expected to demonstrate a solid theoretical basis for understanding emerging media and use diverse traditional or innovative methods to analyze and explain emerging media practices.
The candidate will teach core courses and elective courses in the Department of Media Production, Management, and Technology. The candidate may also have opportunities to develop new courses in the department and teach graduate-level courses within the College of Journalism and Communications.
About the Department of Media Production, Management, and Technology
The Department of Media Production, Management, and Technology is one of the premier programs in offering courses related to mass media and emerging media. Our curriculum prepares students for the media industry through three specializations: Digital Film and Video Production, Management and Strategy, and Media and Society. The department has about 500 majors and 19 full-time faculty. Students from the department pursue careers in film production, TV program production, social media management, brand management, consumer analysis, UI/UX design, and digital marketing.
About the College of Journalism and Communications
We are recognized as a national leader in communication scholarship and professional skills development. Be part of an ambitious, progressive, and collaborative program at one of the top public research universities in the United States.
Accredited by ACEJMC, the college has earned its reputation for excellence over the last half-century on the strength of its programs, faculty, students, and alumni; the stories they tell; and the difference they make around the world. With over 83 full-time faculty members and 150 part-time instructors serving in four academic departments—Advertising; Journalism; Media Production, Management, and Technology; and Public Relations—we enroll about 2,500 undergraduates both in-person and on-line. Additionally, more than 700 graduate students are earning master’s and doctoral degrees.
The College of Journalism and Communications offers multiple research and teaching environments, including the Atlas Lab for social media listening; the Consortium on Trust in Media and Technology; the STEM Translational Communication Center; the Center for Public Interest Communications; the Media, Effects, and Technology Lab; the Institute for Public Relations; The Agency, a full-service student-run advertising and public relations agency; the Innovation News Center; Division of Media Properties; and more. The College is highly involved in UF’s AI Initiative.
About the University of Florida
Our university ranked in the top 6 among public universities, in the top 28 overall, and in the number 1 in online undergraduate programs by the 2024 U.S. News and World Report. UF continues to expand its faculty ranks and the impact of its research and curriculum. UF faculty annually generate more than $1 billion in research expenditures, with a comprehensive long-term AI initiative (serving in four academic departments—Advertising; Journalism; Media Production, Management, and Technology; and Public Relations—we enroll about 2,500 undergraduates both in-person and on-line. Additionally, more than 700 graduate students are earning master’s and doctoral degrees.
The College of Journalism and Communications offers multiple research and teaching environments, including the Atlas Lab for social media listening; the Consortium on Trust in Media and Technology; the STEM Translational Communication Center; the Center for Public Interest Communications; the Media, Effects, and Technology Lab; the Institute for Public Relations; The Agency, a full-service student-run advertising and public relations agency; the Innovation News Center; Division of Media Properties; and more. The College is highly involved in UF’s AI Initiative.
About the University of Florida
Our university ranked in the top 6 among public universities, in the top 28 overall, and in the number 1 in online undergraduate programs by the 2024 U.S. News and World Report. UF continues to expand its faculty ranks and the impact of its research and curriculum. UF faculty annually generate more than $1 billion in research expenditures, with a comprehensive long-term AI initiative (serving in four academic departments—Advertising; Journalism; Media Production, Management, and Technology; and Public Relations—we enroll about 2,500 undergraduates both in-person and on-line. Additionally, more than 700 graduate students are earning master’s and doctoral degrees.
The College of Journalism and Communications offers multiple research and teaching environments, including the Atlas Lab for social media listening; the Consortium on Trust in Media and Technology; the STEM Translational Communication Center; the Center for Public Interest Communications; the Media, Effects, and Technology Lab; the Institute for Public Relations; The Agency, a full-service student-run advertising and public relations agency; the Innovation News Center; Division of Media Properties; and more. The College is highly involved in UF’s AI Initiative.
About the University of Florida
Our university ranked in the top 6 among public universities, in the top 28 overall, and in the number 1 in online undergraduate programs by the 2024 U.S. News and World Report. UF continues to expand its faculty ranks and the impact of its research and curriculum. UF faculty annually generate more than $1 billion in research expenditures, with a comprehensive long-term AI initiative (serving in four academic departments—Advertising; Journalism; Media Production, Management, and Technology; and Public Relations—we enroll about 2,500 undergraduates both in-person and on-line. Additionally, more than 700 graduate students are earning master’s and doctoral degrees.
The College of Journalism and Communications offers multiple research and teaching environments, including the Atlas Lab for social media listening; the Consortium on Trust in Media and Technology; the STEM Translational Communication Center; the Center for Public Interest Communications; the Media, Effects, and Technology Lab; the Institute for Public Relations; The Agency, a full-service student-run advertising and public relations agency; the Innovation News Center; Division of Media Properties; and more. The College is highly involved in UF’s AI Initiative.
About the University of Florida
Our university ranked in the top 6 among public universities, in the top 28 overall, and in the number 1 in online undergraduate programs by the 2024 U.S. News and World Report. UF continues to expand its faculty ranks and the impact of its research and curriculum. UF faculty annually generate more than $1 billion in research expenditures, with a comprehensive long-term AI initiative (https://ai.ufl.edu/about/) and availability of state-of-the-art infrastructure that includes a supercomputer.
The University of Florida is a member of the Association of American Universities and is categorized in the Carnegie Commission’s top tier of research universities. UF has a student body of more than 60,000 who come from all 50 states in the United States and more than 100 countries. The university and greater Gainesville communities enjoy a diversity of cultural events, restaurants, year-round outdoor recreational activities, and social opportunities.
The University of Florida is located in north central Florida, a region known for its abundant natural beauty. Gainesville is within a two-hour drive of Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Gulf of Mexico.
About Gainesville
As home to Florida’s largest and oldest university, Gainesville (http://cityofgainesville.org/) is one of the state’s centers of education, medicine, cultural events and athletics. Gainesville and the surrounding area is home to about 250,000 people, a robust arts community, several museums, a world-class health care system anchored at UF, a downtown core known for its restaurants and brew pubs, excellent public and private schools, and abundant nature exemplified by clear, natural springs. Additionally, within 2 hours are attractions such as Disney World, Universal Studios, Busch Gardens, and historic St. Augustine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_7nUKAFanM
UF Benefits
At the University of Florida, you will not only find competitive salaries, but you’ll enjoy elevated benefits and leave options, tuition assistance programs, and stability and support with opportunities for advancement and career growth that only UF can offer. To view the university’s Total Reward benefit package, please click here, https://benefits.hr.ufl.edu/.
Expected Salary:
Commensurate with experience.
Minimum Requirements:
The candidate should have a Ph.D. in a field related to media and communication, or in a field related to social sciences with a focus on media and communication by August 2025.
Preferred Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a record of scholarship in emerging media/technologies that leads to strong publications and a high likelihood of securing internal and external funding. The candidate should also demonstrate their potential in establishing a national and international reputation.
The candidate should demonstrate a commitment to enhancing and nourishing a culture that supports the growth and development of all employees and a climate that allows everyone to do their best work.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applications must be submitted online via https://jobs.ufl.edu and include the following:
- A cover letter that addresses the candidate’s research programs and teaching experiences
- A complete curriculum vita
- Teaching evaluation data, where available, or other evidence of teaching effectiveness.
- Copies of two representative publications, particularly pieces the candidate has first-authored or lead-authored.
- Names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three references.
The review of applications will begin on October 21st and will continue until the position is filled.
The search committee consists of Kun Xu, Yu-Hao Lee, and Jasmine McNealy. Questions can be directed to the search committee chair, Kun Xu, at .
The final candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.
The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under the Florida Sunshine and Public Records laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-247-2477 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida’s Sunshine Law.
The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information, and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.
Health Assessment Required:
No
Applications Close: Open until filled
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5619335
The University is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.
University of Florida
Assistant or Associate Professor in Media Management
Job No: 533031
Work Type: Tenure-Track Faculty
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Communications/Public Relations/Marketing
Department: 23030100 – CJC-MEDIA PROD, MGMT, TECH GEN
Job Description
Classification Title:
Assistant or Associate Professor in Media Management
Job Description:
The University of Florida Department of Media Production, Management, and Technology housed at the UF College of Journalism and Communications, invites applications for a nine-month tenure-track assistant/associate professor position in media management.
Description of the job position:
The Department of Media Production, Management, and Technology (MPMT) at the University of Florida’s College of Journalism and Communications invites applications for a tenure-track assistant/associate professor position in media management starting August 2025.
We are looking for a faculty member who can teach in the https://catalog.ufl.edu/UGRD/colleges-schools/UGJRC/TEL_BSTE/TEL_BSTE01/ track of our major and who conducts original research that examines media management in the broad sense of the term, including, but not limited to, the following areas:
- Media Management and Economics
- Media Organizations and Structure
- Media and Information Policy
- Business of Media and Entertainment
- Media Consumer & Audience Analysis
Applicants are expected to demonstrate a solid theoretical basis for addressing emerging trends in the media and technology industries using quantitative and/or qualitative perspectives. Applicants with a focus on entertainment media will be prioritized over those who focus on news.
The candidate will teach core courses and elective courses in the Department of Media Production, Management, and Technology. The candidate may also have opportunities to develop new courses in the department and teach graduate-level courses within the College of Journalism and Communications.
About the Department of Media Production, Management, and Technology:
The Department of Media Production, Management, and Technology is one of the premier programs in the country, offering courses related to mass media and emerging media. Our curriculum prepares students for the media industry through three specializations: Digital Film and Video Production, Management and Strategy, and Media and Society. The department has about 500 students and 19 full-time faculty. Students from the department pursue careers in film production, TV program production, social media management, brand management, consumer analysis, UI/UX design, and digital marketing.
About the College of Journalism and Communications
We are recognized as a national leader in communication scholarship and professional skills development. Be part of an ambitious, progressive, and collaborative program at one of the top public research universities in the United States. Accredited by ACEJMC, the college has earned its reputation for excellence over the last half-century on the strength of its programs, faculty, students, and alumni; the stories they tell; and the difference they make around the world. With over 83 full-time faculty members and 150 part-time instructors serving in four academic departments—Advertising; Journalism; Media Production, Management, and Technology; and Public Relations—we enroll about 2,500 undergraduates both in-person and online. Additionally, more than 700 graduate students are earning master’s and doctoral degrees.
The College of Journalism and Communications offers multiple research and teaching environments, including the Atlas Lab for social media listening; the Consortium on Trust in Media and Technology; the STEM Translational Communication Center; the Center for Public Interest Communications; the Media, Effects, and Technology Lab; the Institute for Public Relations; The Agency, a full-service student-run advertising and public relations agency; the Innovation News Center; Division of Media Properties; and more. The College is also highly involved in UF’s AI Initiative. The College and University emphasize international teaching and research. The College sponsors several study abroad programs, and faculty have carried out virtual exchange programs with instructors outside the U.S.
About the University of Florida
Our university is ranked in the top 6 among public universities, in the top 28 overall, and number 1 in online undergraduate programs by the 2024 U.S. News and World Report. UF continues to expand its faculty ranks and the impact of its research and curriculum. UF faculty annually generate more than $1 billion in research expenditures, with a comprehensive long-term AI initiative (https://ai.ufl.edu/about/) and the availability of state-of-the-art infrastructure. The University of Florida encourages cross-disciplinary research and teaching. Department faculty are involved with such areas as UF Health, Digital Arts and Sciences, and the Centers for European Studies, Latin American Studies, and African Studies.
The University of Florida is a member of the Association of American Universities and is categorized in the Carnegie Commission’s top tier of research universities. UF has a student body of more than 60,000 who come from all 50 states in the United States and more than 100 countries. The university and greater Gainesville communities enjoy a diversity of cultural events, restaurants, year-round outdoor recreational activities, and social opportunities.
The University of Florida is located in north central Florida, a region known for its abundant natural beauty. Gainesville is within a two-hour drive of Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Gulf of Mexico.
About Gainesville
As home to Florida’s largest and oldest university, Gainesville (http://cityofgainesville.org) is one of the state’s centers of education, medicine, cultural events, and athletics. Gainesville and the surrounding area are home to about 250,000 people, a robust arts community, several museums, a world-class health care system anchored at UF, a downtown core known for its restaurants and brew pubs, excellent public and private schools, and abundant nature exemplified by clear, natural springs. Additionally, within 2 hours are attractions such as Disney World, Universal Studios, Busch Gardens, and historic St. Augustine. Explore Gainesville in 60 Seconds.
UF Benefits
At the University of Florida, you will not only find competitive salaries, but you’ll enjoy elevated benefits and leave options, tuition assistance programs, and stability and support with opportunities for advancement and career growth that only UF can offer. To view the university’s Total Reward benefit package, please click here, https://benefits.hr.ufl.edu.
Expected Salary:
Commensurate with experience.
Minimum Requirements:
The candidate should have a Ph.D. in a field related to media and communication, or in a field related to social sciences with a focus on media and communication by August 2025.
Preferred Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a record of scholarship in media management, economics, or a related area that leads to strong publications and a high likelihood of securing internal and external funding. The candidate should also demonstrate their potential in establishing a national and international reputation.
The candidate should demonstrate a commitment to enhancing and nourishing a culture that supports the growth and development of all employees and a climate that allows everyone to do their best work.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applications must be submitted online via https://jobs.ufl.edu and include the following:
- A cover letter that addresses the candidate’s research programs and teaching experiences
- A complete curriculum vita
- Teaching evaluation data, where available, or other evidence of teaching effectiveness.
- Copies of two representative publications, particularly pieces the candidate has first-authored or lead-authored.
- Names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three references.
The review of applications will begin on November 1st and will continue until the position is filled.
The search committee consists of Jieun Shin, David Ostroff, and Andrew Selepak. Questions can be directed to the search committee chair, Jieun Shin, at .
The final candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.
The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under the Florida Sunshine and Public Records laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-24772477 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida’s Sunshine Law.
The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information, and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.
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Applications Close: Open until filled
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5618577
The University is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.
Boston University
Sandra R. Frazier Professor of the Practice of Public Relations
College of Communication
Job Description
The Department of Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations at Boston University seeks to hire an internationally recognized leader and accomplished public relations professional to serve as the Sandra R. Frazier Professor of the Practice of Public Relations.
The successful candidate should have significant leadership experience in public relations practice and a strong international reputation as a public relations practitioner. We seek a forward-thinking colleague who has demonstrated engagement in the profession through active participation in and leadership of associations such as the Arthur W. Page Society, Page Up, Institute for Public Relations, Public Relations Society of America, International Public Relations Association, or any other national or international public relations associations, and will help lead our public relations degree programs into the future. Candidates for this position should have the capacity to teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in BU’s Public Relations degree programs especially our business fundamentals and strategic management courses. In addition to teaching, this role will include mentoring students to achieve their educational and professional goals, and conducting service for the College of Communication and Boston University through participation in various committees.
Our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration, and upholds freedom of expression.
Established in 1947, the College of Communication (COM) at Boston University has three departments: Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations; Journalism, and Film and Television. COM’s student population exceeds 2,200 in its B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. programs. COM integrates a strong liberal arts core with a focus on preparing students for careers as communications professionals. The faculty represents a blend of award-winning scholars and award-winning practitioners. BU enjoys an international reputation and is a major R1 and AAU institution. Located in the “hub of education” and a major media market, Boston University’s College of Communication offers prospective faculty members a wealth of opportunities for collaborative efforts in academic professional spheres.
DO NOT APPLY THROUGH THE BOSTON UNIVERSITY HR WEBSITE.
Interested applicants should provide a curriculum vitae, letter of interest outlining their research focus areas and teaching interests, and the names, titles and email addresses of three references.
Review of applicants will begin on October 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants may be sent via surface mail or, preferably by email (as a PDF document) to:
Laura Cafasso
Administrator
Department of Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations
College of Communication
Boston University
640 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
BU conducts a background check on all final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions. The background check includes contacting the final candidate’s current and previous employer(s) to ask whether, in the last seven years, there has been a substantiated finding of misconduct violating that employer’s applicable sexual misconduct policies. To implement this process, the University requires a final candidate to complete and sign the form entitled “Authorization to Release Information” after execution of an offer letter.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Boston University
Assistant Professor of Emerging Media Studies
College of Communication
Description
The Division of Emerging Media Studies at Boston University seeks to hire a Media Psychologist in a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position, focusing on media effects related to user experiences with AI-based technologies. This position is part of the university’s multi-disciplinary cluster hiring initiative in artificial intelligence, in partnership with BU Center for Computing & Data Sciences.
Specifically, this role is for a social scientist employing quantitative or mixed methods to conduct theory-driven empircal research on the psychological processes and effects of engaging with AI-based media (e.g., interfaces, devices, or services). Applicants are expected to be trained and have a promising record of research in communication, media science, cognitive psychology, or a similarly relevant and applicable social scientific discipline. Strong preference is for an individual capable of using and providing instruction on laboratory-based psychophysiological methods and conducting experimental or survey research.
About the College of Communication
Established in 1947, the College of Communication (COM) at Boston University is a large college with three departments: Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations; Journalism; and Film Television. COM’s student population exceeds 2,200 in its B.S., M. A., M.S. and Ph.D. programs. COM integrates a strong liberal arts core with a focus on preparing students for careers as communication professionals. The faculty represents a blend of award-winning scholars and award-winning practitioners. BU enjoys an international reputation and is a major R1 institution and AAU member. Located in the “hub of education” and a major media market, Boston University’s College of Communication offers prospective faculty members a wealth of opportunities for collaborative efforts in academic and professional spheres. Our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration, and upholds freedom of expression.
Required Skills
The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in communication, social/behavioral science, or a related field by the start date of July 1, 2025; peer-reviewed research publications related to the study of communication; and an active research program using experimental, survey or other social scientific methods to understand the consequences of emerging media at the level of individual users. We are eager to consider applicants who can add momentum to existing strengths in the the Division of Emerging Media Studies and the College of Communication more broadly, including virtual or augmented reality, political communication, health communication, information integrity, and children and media to name a few. The BU College of Communication has a Communication Research Center equipped for psychophysiological data collection as well as naturalistic observation of media use. Moreover, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to build collaborative relationships with faculty of Computing & Data Sciences.
The successful candidate will teach in the College of Communication, and therefore should be prepared to serve as instructor for communication courses at the undergraduate, masters, and Ph.D. levels. Applicants should be able to teach courses on communication theory, quantitative and/or qualitative research methods, as well as focused seminars on their areas of greatest expertise and interest. A typical course load includes teaching two courses per semester.
DO NOT APPLY THROUGH THE BOSTON UNIVERSITY HR WEBSITE.
Interested candidates can apply via the Boston University AI Cluster Hire application portal at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28310. Applicants should provide (i) a letter of interest, (ii) a curriculum vitae, (iii) a research statement, (iv) a teaching statement, and (v) the names, professional titles, and email addresses of three references.
Review of applicants will begin the first week of October 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Applications may be sent by surface mail or, preferably, by email (as a PDF document) to:
Sean Mao
Administrator
Division of Emerging Media Studies
College of Communication
Boston University
640 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
BU conducts a background check on all final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions. The background check includes contacting the final candidate’s current and previous employer(s) to ask whether, in the last seven years, there has been a substantiated finding of misconduct violating that employer’s applicable sexual misconduct policies. To implement this process, the University requires a final candidate to complete and sign the form entitled “Authorization to Release Information” after execution of an offer letter.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Boston University
Associate Professor of the Practice – Media Science – Integrated Design/User Experience
College of Communication
Job Description
The Department of Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations at Boston University seeks to hire a forward-thinking and collaborative graphic design educator to teach courses that prepare non-graphic design majors for careers involving design, application development, and technology expertise for the communication industry and related fields. This is a full-time faculty position beginning in September of 2025. The ideal candidate is an accomplished professional with at least 10 years of experience in graphic design, including experience with user interface design and related software for all media, and the ability and drive to help students be successful in a rapidly changing industry.
Teaching assignments will include three courses for both the spring and fall semesters, in one or more of the following courses: Design Strategy and Software, Design Strategy and Software II, Design and Interactive Experiences, and/or Media Expression and Communication. Candidates should be current on industry and professional advances and be prepared to update courses and curriculum accordingly. In addition to teaching, this role will include mentoring students to achieve their educational and professional goals, and conducting service for the College of Communication and Boston University through participation in various committees.
The ideal candidate will have an MFA in Graphic Design, a Masters in a related field, or a BFA with relevant experience; professional experience using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, HTML, CSS, Figma; the ability to teach these programs to students with little experience in them; the ability to respond to advances in the communications industry and incorporate these into our forward-thinking, industry-relevant curriculum; the ability to foster collaboration; possess excellent written and verbal communication skills; demonstrate continued engagement in professional or creative work in graphic design or related field or design competitions, exhibitions, and publications; experience creating diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning environments. Experience in data visualization, digital product design, and/or Python (and related software) is a plus.
Our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration, and upholds freedom of expression.
Established in 1947, the College of Communication (COM) at Boston University has three departments: Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations; Journalism, and Film and Television. COM’s student population exceeds 2,200 in its B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. programs. COM integrates a strong liberal arts core with a focus on preparing students for careers as communications professionals. The faculty represents a blend of scholars and distinguished practitioners. BU enjoys an international reputation and is a major R1 and AAU institution. Located in the “hub of education” and a major media market, Boston University’s College of Communication offers prospective faculty members a wealth of opportunities for collaborative efforts in academic professional spheres.
DO NOT APPLY THROUGH THE BOSTON UNIVERSITY HR WEBSITE.
Interested applicants should provide a curriculum vitae, letter of interest specifying their interest in teaching creative courses, a link to their portfolio, the names, professional titles, and email addresses of three professional references, and if applicable, a link to a portfolio of student work they have overseen.
Review of applicants will begin October 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants may be sent via surface mail or, preferably by email (as a PDF document) to:
Laura Cafasso
Administrator
Department of Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations
College of Communication
Boston University
640 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
BU conducts a background check on all final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions. The background check includes contacting the final candidate’s current and previous employer(s) to ask whether, in the last seven years, there has been a substantiated finding of misconduct violating that employer’s applicable sexual misconduct policies. To implement this process, the University requires a final candidate to complete and sign the form entitled “Authorization to Release Information” after execution of an offer letter.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Boston University
Associate Professor of the Practice – Advertising Creative
College of Communication
Job Description
The Department of Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations at Boston University seeks to hire three experienced advertising art directors and/or copywriters as Associate Professor of the Practice in Advertising. This is a position for industry leaders of national and/or international repute, with the ability and drive to help students be successful in a rapidly changing industry. These are full-time faculty positions beginning in September of 2025. Teaching assignments for these positions include some combination of undergraduate and graduate courses. Courses can include Fundamentals of Creative Development, Portfolio Development, Advertising Copywriting, Art Direction, Creative Video Development, AdLab, and Introduction to Advertising.
The primary responsibilities of these roles are teaching and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, and service to the University and the College of Communication through participation in various committees. BU offers degrees in advertising at the graduate (Master of Science in Advertising) and undergraduate (Bachelor of Science in Advertising) levels. The successful candidate will be expected to mentor both undergraduate and graduate students and to establish and maintain network ties in the advertising industry.
Our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration, and upholds freedom of expression.
Established in 1947, the College of Communication (COM) at Boston University has three departments: Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations; Journalism, and Film and Television. COM’s student population exceeds 2,200 in its B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. programs. COM integrates a strong liberal arts core with a focus on preparing students for careers as communications professionals. The faculty represents a blend of scholars and distinguished practitioners. BU enjoys an international reputation and is a major R1 and AAU institution. Located in the “hub of education” and a major media market, Boston University’s College of Communication offers prospective faculty members a wealth of opportunities for collaborative efforts in academic professional spheres.
DO NOT APPLY THROUGH THE BOSTON UNIVERSITY HR WEBSITE.
Interested applicants should provide a curriculum vitae, letter of interest specifying their interest in teaching creative courses, and the names, professional titles, and email addresses of three professional references.
Review of applicants will begin October 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants may be sent via surface mail or, preferably by email (as a PDF document) to:
Laura Cafasso
Administrator
Department of Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations
College of Communication
Boston University
640 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
BU conducts a background check on all final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions. The background check includes contacting the final candidate’s current and previous employer(s) to ask whether, in the last seven years, there has been a substantiated finding of misconduct violating that employer’s applicable sexual misconduct policies. To implement this process, the University requires a final candidate to complete and sign the form entitled “Authorization to Release Information” after execution of an offer letter.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy, or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Berry College
Assistant Professor of Digital Media and Content Creation (Tenure-Track)
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Communication Department at Berry College is seeking an Assistant Professor or Professor of Practice of Digital Media and Content Creation. We seek a faculty member who is committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching and mentoring students, with expertise in journalism, storytelling, and content creation. The journalism skillset taught by this position is at the core of the department’s goal of graduating communicators who can develop meaningful content across a range of media.
Berry’s Communication program comprises four concentrations: Digital and Social Media, Filmmaking and Cinematic Arts, Public Relations, and Communication and Media Studies. We are a vibrant, collegial department focused on preparing students for the media industry and graduate studies. Our students create content inside and outside the classroom, working with five student-run media organizations producing short films, photo essays, digital content, and more. Berry student media regularly win national awards for their excellence, with some of that content coming directly from the classroom.
Primary teaching responsibilities include Content Development and Content Creation, two foundational skills courses required of all of our majors, and Social Media Management and Strategy. The ability to teach courses in our filmmaking concentration, such as documentary filmmaking or scriptwriting, is desirable. We are especially interested in candidates who will advance Berry’s culture of diversity and belonging and who will flourish in a liberal arts environment.
REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in journalism, mass communication, or a closely related field, or earn their Ph.D. by the date of employment. Applicants for the professor of practice track should have a minimum of five years of relevant professional experience. To apply, click here.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
ABOUT BERRY
Berry is a selective independent college of 2,200 students located adjacent to Rome, GA, midway between Atlanta, GA, and Chattanooga, TN. Berry’s educational approach deliberately unites challenging academic programs with practical work experience in a residential campus community that encourages faith and emphasizes caring for the needs of others above self. Our mission and values are grounded in the ethic that our founder instilled more than a century ago: “We educate the head, heart, and hands – to inspire leaders of integrity who cultivate thriving communities.” Nationally recognized for quality of learning and quality of life, Berry offers first-rate undergraduate degree programs in the sciences, humanities, arts, and human sciences, as well as undergraduate and master’s level opportunities in business and teacher education. The College’s stunning 27,000-acre campus affords opportunities that cannot be duplicated elsewhere. Berry’s ongoing commitment is to provide exceptional educational experiences to talented students from a wide range of social, racial, and economic backgrounds.
COLLEGE COMMITMENTS
Berry College is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity institution, Berry complies with all applicable laws and provisions prohibiting discrimination in its educational and employment policies. Berry respects the essential dignity of all individuals and accordingly hires and promotes employees without regard to matters of personal identity such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and political affiliation. Berry College is committed to ensuring facilities, programs, services, and activities are accessible to everyone, including those seeking employment at Berry College. Inquiries about interviews or workplace accommodations are welcomed. You can reach out to us at , or (706) 233-4062.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants should submit a letter of application describing the candidate’s interest in this position, commitment to the Berry mission, and to inclusive teaching and learning; a curriculum vitae; a teaching statement that should articulate the candidate’s teaching approach, experience, and goals; a statement of research plans; unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts; and names and contact information of three references. College website.
Review of applications will begin on October 4th, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.
Specific questions about the position may be sent directly to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Brian Carroll at .