University of Virginia
Open Rank, Communication Faculty
UVA Provost’s Office: Darden School of Business
Location
Charlottesville, VA
Open Date
Oct 16, 2024
Description
The Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia invites applications for a teaching-track faculty position in Communication to begin in August 2025. The position may be filled at the Lecturer, Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level. This full-time appointment requires teaching five courses per year, as well as writing cases and curriculum materials for internal and external use, and actively serving the Communication area and the Darden School. Initial appointments are normally for a three-year term, but may be renewed, pending review.
Traditionally a case-method school with a general management approach, Darden’s pedagogical style promotes lively student discussion and experiential learning. We seek an engaged colleague who has demonstrated excellence in teaching core Communication courses and electives.
Darden’s core courses emphasize the enduring topics of communication strategy, giving professional presentations, and writing persuasively, while continually refreshing content and pedagogy as new technologies emerge and the skills expected of MBAs evolve. Required teaching will include two sections of Leadership Communication, a core course in all Darden graduate degree programs – Residential MBA, Executive MBA, Part-time MBA, and MS in Business Analytics. We seek candidates who can work collaboratively with a faculty team to design and deliver a common syllabus for this course.
Candidates can expect opportunities to teach electives that appeal to typical MBA career paths in consulting, finance, marketing, technology, and entrepreneurship. Teaching in current and new electives is determined by the intersection of faculty expertise, student interest and demand, and area and school staffing needs.
In addition to teaching courses in Darden degree programs, Darden faculty are expected and encouraged to engage actively with business practitioners, which could include participation with the Communication area’s Darden Leadership Communication Council, teaching in Darden’s Executive Education & Lifelong Learning programs, or independent consulting. COM area faculty are also encouraged to maintain active professional ties through academic conferences and networks. All full-time Darden faculty are eligible to receive discretionary funds. Opportunities for up to two months of summer research and course development funding are available. Opportunities to teach abroad in one-week Global Immersion Courses are also possible.
Candidates with a doctoral degree in Communication or a related discipline are preferred, but applicants with a master’s degree, strong practitioner experience, and evidence of teaching excellence will be considered. The appointment will follow the University of Virginia guidelines for peer review, renewal, and promotion opportunities, detailed in the policy for “Academic General Faculty – Teaching Track.”
Darden faculty teach in a variety of locations and formats. The Darden School offers face-to-face and blended-delivery instructional formats, with a calendar that includes sessions offered weekdays, evenings, and on weekends across all twelve months. Darden’s full-time residential MBA degree is offered in person in Charlottesville, VA from August through May. Darden’s blended-delivery formats for working professionals (Part-time MBA, Executive MBA, and MS in Business Analytics) are offered in the Washington, DC Metro area (Rosslyn, VA) throughout the year. The ability to produce video or Coursera-style courses is beneficial.
The University of Virginia is regarded as one of the nation’s finest public universities. The Darden School of Business is a top-rated global business school, recognized for outstanding educational experience and faculty. Darden is an organization with a strong culture that reflects a commitment to our mission and values. Candidates who are invited for personal interviews will be asked to describe how they could help foster a learning environment that inspires and engages a diverse audience. (Read the University of Virginia’s Commitment to Diversity Statement and Darden’s actions).
The Darden School of Business is recruiting for the 2025 academic year in the areas of Accounting, Communication, Data Analytics & Data Science, Ethics, Finance, Marketing, Leadership & Organizational Behavior, and Strategy. For more information and to apply, please visit University of Virginia Open Positions and filter by “Darden.”
Qualifications
Ph.D. preferred, but master’s with practitioner and teaching experience will be considered.
Application Instructions
Complete an application online and submit:
- Curriculum Vita
- Cover Letter – Please explain how your skills and experiences will help you to excel as a Communication faculty member and to serve the missions of the Darden School and University of Virginia.
- Teaching Evaluations – Three teaching evaluations in their original form, including quantitative and qualitative student feedback
- Scholarship – Up to three examples of curriculum materials, scholarship, or thought leadership.
- References – Contact information for at least 3 references. (If you advance in the search, we will request letters from these references. Short turnaround times for recommenders to submit letters should be expected.)
Applications that do not contain all the required documents will not receive full consideration.
Review of applications will begin December 1, 2024, and the position will remain open until filled. The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check at time of offer per University Policy.
For questions about the application process, please contact Amy Fitzgerald, Assistant Director of Faculty Affairs & Recruiting at . For questions about the position, please contact Lili Powell, Associate Professor and Area Head for Communication, Darden School.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physicians Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person’s perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.
The University of Virginia offers confidential Dual Career Services to partners of incoming faculty candidates. To learn more, please visit dualcareer.virginia.edu
Mississippi State University
Assistant Professor
Position Function:
This is one full-time, 9-month, tenure-track faculty position requiring the successful candidate to teach, conduct research/creative work, and perform service. See below for more specifics.
Salary Grade: UC
For salary grade UC, these positions are “Unclassified” and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Department Profile:
The Department of Communication at Mississippi State University (www.comm.msstate.edu) is one of the largest on campus. There are approximately 500 undergraduate majors across five concentrations: Broadcast & Digital Journalism, Communication & Media Studies, Print & Digital Journalism, Public Relations, and Theatre. Students may choose concentrations in more than one area, and minors are offered in each concentration.
The department also offers students a Master of Arts in Communication. https://www.comm.msstate.edu/graduate-program
The Mississippi State University Department of Communication prepares students through scholarship and creative practice, to be empowered professional communicators and artists. Graduates of the Mississippi State University Department of Communication excel in a variety of professional landscapes and contribute to an ever-evolving global society as critical thinkers, savvy consumers, life-long learners, storytellers, content creators and audience-focused communicators and artists.
Students within the Department of Communication can take part in many different career advancement programs, such as internships and other student clubs and organizations like Alpha Psi Omega, Lambda Pi Eta, Speech & Debate Council, Lab Rats Comedy & Improv, Public Relations & Integrated Student Media (PRISM) agency, Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), Broadcast Education Association Student Media Club, Take 30 (Tv) News, The Reflector (newspaper), and via campus media partners: WMSV-FM, University Television, Digital Media Center, Hail State Productions (SEC Network/ESPN) and Geosciences (Meteorology).
Area of Specialization:
Broadcast & Digital Journalism/Creative Media Production
Anticipated Appointment Date:
August 16, 2025
Tenure Track Status:
Tenure-Track
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Department of Communication at MSU seeks a tenure-track assistant professor who specializes in broadcast/print & digital journalism and/or creative media production. The successful candidate will primarily teach in either the broadcast or print & digital journalism concentrations, (or in the soon-to-be-named new concentration pertaining to entertainment media production), participate in scholarly activities relevant to the field, and be actively involved in service roles that contribute to furthering the reputation of the concentration, department, college, and university.
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses (in person and/or online). A sample of undergraduate courses that the successful candidate may be assigned to teach include, but is not limited to, Mass Media Law, Writing for the Media, or other based on area of expertise. Graduate courses could include Media Law for Leaders & Organizations, Managing Messages & Media Relations, Seminar in Communication and Leadership, Seminar in Media, or other based on area of expertise.
A typical course load for an assistant professor with an active research agenda is three undergraduate courses per semester. If teaching graduate courses, the workload is 3/2, reduced during the semester teaching at the graduate level. During the first two years of employment, an additional course equivalent reassignment per semester for tenure-track positions may be granted (for an overall 2-2 load), thus encouraging the individual to initiate or continue a strong research/creative program.
Research is defined by the university, college, and department in a broad context. Excellence in research or creative achievement must be established by critical peer evaluation, using standards prevailing in the discipline. More information on promotion and tenure is available in the faculty handbook which can be found at http://www.provost.msstate.edu/pdf/faculty_handbook.pdf.
Service includes advising majors and student organizations, developing curriculum, and serving on committees. Service activities within the community, academic and professional disciplines are also recognized as aspects of faculty achievement.
Minimum Qualifications:
For tenure-track positions, the appropriate terminal degree and a strong record of or potential for successful teaching and scholarly research and/or creative work are required. Highly qualified ABDs will be considered, but a communication-related terminal degree must be completed within one year of the appointment date.
Preferred Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have a PhD or MFA in a communication field, a strong record of scholarly research and/or creative work, and collegiate teaching experience. Specifically, the ideal candidate would have a background in professional media and experience teaching college level media courses.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The successful candidate must have a thorough knowledge of the field and a willingness to participate collegially in a broad department. Colleagues must be able to communicate that knowledge to students as well as to other important groups through scholarship and service. See above for overall duties and responsibilities.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort:
The successful candidate must be able to teach in a classroom setting, conduct research and/or creative work, and provide service in the profession.
Instructions for Applying:
All applicants must apply online at www.msujobs.msstate.edu and attach (1) a cover letter (1–2-page letter of application summarizing teaching experience and performance, current scholarship/professional agenda, (2) current resume or curriculum vitae, (3) contact information for at least three professional references. Review of applications will begin Nov. 4, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Questions regarding the position are welcome and can be directed to Dr. Philip Poe, Search Committee Chair, at
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.
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University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Assistant Professor and Associate/Full in Mass Communication/College of Liberal Arts
Job Class Code: 10031
FLSA: Exempt
Posting Number: FRGV1716
Location: Rio Grande Valley
Division/Organization: Provost – Academic Affairs
Tenure Status: Tenure Track
FTE: 1.0
Scope of Job:
The Department of Communication at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley invites applications for two tenure/tenure-track positions, one at the level of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) and one at the level of Associate Professor (tenured) or Professor (tenured) in Mass Communication/Broadcast/Print Journalism to begin in the 2025-2026 academic year.
The department is particularly interested in applicants with a strong research agenda and teaching interests in Spanish Language News Media (Broadcast/Print Journalism), who could help create and lead a new Mass Communication program with a bilingual/bicultural/biliterate English/Spanish Language focus with courses taught in Spanish. The positions will also require teaching courses in English in the existing BA and MA programs in Mass Communication, as the successful candidates contribute to the development and implementation of the new degree program in Spanish Broadcast/Print Journalism. The tenured position will take the lead on the development of this program in the coming years. The successful candidates will teach undergraduate courses such as Writing for Mass Media, Reporting, Copy Editing, Broadcast News Writing, Specialized Reporting, and Multimedia Storytelling, as well as courses in their area of specialization at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
About UTRGV: UTRGV serves the Rio Grande Valley and beyond via an innovative and unique multicultural education dedicated to student access and success. By championing leading research, healthcare, and application of university discoveries, we support sustainable development, community engagement, and well-being. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is committed to building and sustaining a highly qualified and talented faculty to pursue excellence in everything that we do, including teaching, research, and service.
Drawing on our unique identity as the leading Hispanic-Serving Institution in a bilingual and bicultural environment, UTRGV will promote student access and success by building from strength in education and creating a vibrant campus experience. By 2027, we will accelerate transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond by driving meaningful advancements in research and creative works, expanding access to high-quality and affordable healthcare, and fostering authentic community engagement and integration.
UTRGV is a distributed campus, one university spanning four counties and multiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for the entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Over 91% of the students enrolled at UTRGV identify as Hispanic, making UTRGV one of the top 3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students. For additional information, please visit https://www.utrgv.edu/index.htm.
Minimum Qualifications:
-Assistant Professor: A completed doctorate in Communication with a specialization in Journalism, or related field, and native or near native proficiency in oral and written communication in both English and Spanish. Applicants must present evidence of active research that includes publications in peer-reviewed journals; potential to effectively teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels; potential to supervise and mentor research activities of students; potential to maintain active programmatic research, and potential to obtain external grant funding.
Candidates for a tenured appointment must be tenured at their current institution. To be eligible for the rank of Associate or Full Professor in the program candidates must meet the department and institutional requirements for tenure.
– Associate Professor: Beyond the above requirements, requirements include a demonstrated ability to independently conduct programmatic research activities that meet the departmental and institutional requirements for the rank of associate professor; and a high degree of teaching proficiency and commitment to professional service.
– Professor: Beyond the above requirements, requirements include scholarly professional experience demonstrated through an exemplary record of publications in peer-reviewed journals, external funding, and a distinguished record of accomplishments that have led to a national reputation in the applicant’s area of expertise. Applicant’s professional activities should meet the departmental and institutional requirements for the rank of professor.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualification:
Prefer experience with the development of bilingual English/Spanish Mass Communication programs, professional experience with broadcast/journalism in Spanish or bilingual news outlets, and experience teaching courses in broadcast/journalism.
Salary: Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience
License or Certification Required?: No
Number of Vacancies: 2
Desired Start Date: 09/01/2025
EEO Statement:
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Open Date: 10/10/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Complete all sections on the application. If you are applying for the first time, please complete all biographical information including address, email and phone number. You may update this at any time by selecting to edit your profile in the application. Security sensitive; All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). CBCs will be conducted for all candidates invited for an on-campus interview.
Additional Information:
UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Please Note:
Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5718333
Georgia College & State University
Academic Department Chair – Communications
Job ID: 277903
Location: Georgia College & State University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About Us
Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state’s designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, 34 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates and continuing education programs.
As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction – among other ranking sources.
Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, diversity, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.
The university’s beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O’Connor, ’45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O’Connor’s former home, Andalusia, now owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville – Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.
Georgia College & State University is committed to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting the freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia’s https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 policy and its https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.
Job Summary
Working collaboratively with the faculty in the department, the Chair is responsible for providing administrative leadership for the department and for implementing the department’s and school’s/college’s goals, giving special attention to the objectives for the academic programs of the department. The chair provides leadership for the department and works collaboratively with the faculty in the department, participates in the development of school/college and university policies.
Applications must be submitted by November 3, 2024.
Responsibilities
Department Chair – 60
- Implementation of a Department mission including short and long term plans based on The University’s Vision Statement and Goals and the missions of the School/College.
- Responsibility for the recruitment, orientation and advisement of students, staff and faculty in collaboration with the faculty, including an assessment and recommendation of faculty candidates.
- Administration of faculty and staff development programs, and recommendations regarding faculty reappointment, tenure, and promotion.
- Administrative responsibility in staffing classes along with the scheduling and collaborating with department faculty in planning the schedule.
- The department chair is expected to teach a half-load (12 contact hours) during the academic year. -60%
Supervision – 20
- Supervision of all employees in the Department including administration of performance evaluations.
- Participation in a program review for evaluation of existing degree, accreditation, certification, and other academic programs and to include development of new programs and implementation of improved programs to enhance the quality of instruction, academic programs, and research.
- Management of School/College facilities and equipment in a manner that promotes quality learning in classroom and laboratories, where applicable.
- Support of graduates in their efforts to secure employment or gain admission to graduate or professional schools. -20%
Administration – 20
- Administration of the departmental budget and collaborating with the department faculty in the planning of the budget.
- Service as the Department’s representative and liaison with other University offices and departments.
- Service on elected and appointed committees and acceptance of other duties as assigned by the Dean. -20%
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
- Ph.D. in discipline represented in the department
Other Required Qualifications
- Full Professor or eligible for Full Professor and Tenure upon hire
- Must meet SACSCOC accreditation requirements stated in C.S. 3.7.1 (sacscoc.org (faculty credentials))
Required Experience
- Eight (8) years of teaching experience at the university level
- Recognized scholar with active research records in respective discipline
- Three (3) years of administrative experience, often as a program director or committee chair
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience
- Ten (10) or more years of teaching experience at the university level
- Five (5) years of administrative experience
Required Documents to Attach
- Cover Letter
- Resume/Curriculum Vita
- List of References
- Leadership Philosophy
- Unofficial Transcripts
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by GCSU.
Georgia College & State University is a national award-winning institution in areas of student success and achievement. It strives to achieve excellence in the composition of its community, educational programs, university policies, research and scholarship, campus life, employment practices, extracurricular activities, and community outreach. It is a priority of the university to be a welcoming and inclusive environment so that its campus culture will enhance the ability of its community members to succeed in their endeavors, to be respected as individuals, and to feel a sense of belonging. Please visit Equal Employment Opportunity for more information.
Other Information
- This is a supervisory position.
- This position has financial responsibilities.
- This role is considered a position of trust.
- Applications must be submitted by November 3, 2024.
Background Check
- Criminal Background Check
- Education Verification
- Credit Check
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5710783
The University of Texas at Austin
Director & Professor
THE STAN RICHARDS SCHOOL OF ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
The Moody College of Communication at the University of Texas at Austin invites applications for the position of tenured full professor and Director of the Stan Richards School of Advertising & Public Relations. The Director will hold the Isabella Cunningham Endowed Chair, named in honor of the former longtime department chair.
THE POSITION
Reporting to the Dean of Moody College of Communication, the next Director and Professor of the Stan Richards School of Advertising & Public Relations will serve as the leader for advancing the School’s mission and vision while providing intellectual leadership for its highly ranked and regarded advertising and public relations programs. Engaging faculty, students and alumni, the Director will ensure that the School remains distinctive in its eclectic mix of programs, distinguished for the excellence of its curriculum and strengthened by its ongoing commitment to both theory and practice.
Given the School’s large and talented undergraduate student population, the new Director will be expected to facilitate ongoing curricular innovation to keep programs in sync with their rapidly evolving fields. The Director will also guide continued success and progress in the School’s excellent Master’s and Doctoral programs. In addition, the Director will help define directions of growth for the faculty and identify and build relationships with departments and programs within Moody as well as beyond the College – in business, medicine, law and the arts, for instance. The Director will be expected to bridge these areas in support of multidisciplinary collaboration and must therefore have an appreciation for them as well as an understanding of the benefits of such multidisciplinary collaborations.
The School has a strong tradition of close relations with both professional and academic communities and seeks a Director who will maintain and expand these relationships in ways that will inform curricula and pedagogy while also benefitting its graduates as they enter the professional and academic worlds. The Director will work closely with the Dean on alumni relations and fundraising in support of student, faculty and facilities needs and will sustain donor relations to the benefit of the School and of Moody College of Communication.
QUALIFICATIONS
In addition to a Ph.D., or equivalent in advertising, public relations, marketing, strategic communication, mass communication, or a related field of communication, the Director must have an outstanding reputation and academic achievements commensurate with appointment as a full professor with tenure at UT Austin. The Director will be a collaborative leader who can develop and articulate a compelling vision for the School in the context of the evolution of advertising and PR as academic fields and as professions. The Director will strengthen the School by further developing its distinctive combination of academic and professional resources. Attentive to the careers that students will pursue after they complete their education at Moody, the Director will work with faculty and alumni to extend the relationships students can begin to form while at Moody and can continue to build as they pursue their careers.
Additional qualifications include:
- Demonstrated leadership abilities, administrative skills and experience in fostering collaboration and building consensus amongst colleagues, preferably within an academic environment.
- An appreciation for the merits of a school comprised of both professionals who have chosen to enter academia and research-focused career academics.
- An entrepreneurial spirit that is open to experimentation with curriculum and ways of learning that can make the school unique.
- Experience working in or with advertising and/or public relations agencies is preferred but not required.
More information about the position can be found here.
The Moody College of Communication has engaged Opus Partners to support the recruitment of the Director and will begin considering candidates on October 28, 2024. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Craig Smith, Senior Partner and Abigail Maynard, Senior Associate are supporting the search. Applicants are invited to email documents including a cover letter describing their interest/qualifications and curriculum vitae/resume to . Nominations, recommendations, expressions of interest, and inquiries should be sent to the same address. UT policy requires that a background check be conducted on the selected candidate. The search process is confidential until the finalist phase; the finalists’ visits to campus will entail engagement with a broad range of constituents.
* The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The university is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities and admissions.
Columbia University
Joan Konner Visiting Professor of Journalism
The Graduate School of Journalism at Columbia University invites applications for a full-time, visiting professor (rank to be determined) to be appointed for two years.
As the Joan Konner Visiting Professor of Journalism, the incumbent will contribute to strengthening our teaching of journalism in a changing media landscape. Teaching assignments may include teaching a foundational Reporting or Writing course and/or a seminar in the incumbent’s specialty area, supervising masters’ projects, and advising students. The incumbent may also contribute to the Master of Arts program as well as the dual degree journalism and computer science program.
The ideal candidate would have a substantial publishing record as well as experience as a teacher, writer and editor. Demonstrated experience with video journalism and documentary film production, especially in the areas of climate and environmental reporting, is preferred. Candidates should also have some experience in investigative journalism or qualitative and quantitative reporting, including but not limited to methods in data collection, analysis and visualization. We are particularly interested in a candidate’s ability to teach about the complexities of race, ethnicity and other forms of diversity as they apply to journalism.
The School embraces diversity and seeks candidates with the ability to work with and attract dynamic and diverse groups of faculty, staff and students.
To qualify for this two-year visiting professorship the candidate must currently hold an appointment at another academic institution.
A bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced degree is preferred.
This two-year visiting position is expected to be appointed from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with a renewed appointment from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, pending performance and administrative approval.
The hiring committee will continuously review applications, with the expectation of conducting first-round interviews by December 2024. The search will remain open no less than thirty days after posting and until the position is filled.
Letters of interest and curricula vitae can be submitted for consideration by going to the following link: apply.interfolio.com/157161
Columbia University is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and supporting a community diverse in every way: race, ethnicity, geography, religion, academic and extracurricular interest, family circumstance, sexual orientation, gender-identity, socioeconomic background and more.
James Madison University
Academic Unit Head, School of Media Arts and Design
State Role Title: N/A
Position Type: Instructional / Teaching Faculty
Position Status: Full-Time
College/Division: College of Arts and Letters
Department: 100018 – School of Media Arts
Pay Rate: Commensurate with Experience
Is this a JMU only position? No
Is this a grant-funded position? No
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No
Beginning Review Date: 11/11/2024
About JMU:
Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.
Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.
Who We Are
Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.
JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.
General Information:
The School of Media Arts and Design (SMAD) at James Madison University (JMU) invites applicants with demonstrated administrative skills for the position of Academic Unit Head (AUH). The AUH is a 12-month, tenured appointment with a 1-1 teaching load beginning July 1, 2025.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The SMAD AUH will be a strategic, collaborative, and transparent advocate for faculty, staff, and students and a dynamic promoter of the school, college, and university’s missions to foster an equitable, inclusive, and collegial community. The SMAD AUH must be able to demonstrate an interdisciplinary and collaborative leadership style, working with colleagues within and beyond the academic unit; communicate with transparency and clarity; implement an ambitious, future-oriented vision for the school; identify emerging program priorities and engage in strategic planning and implementation; support faculty teaching, research, and creative scholarship in the diverse disciplines represented in the school; manage and foster programmatic growth; strive to create an inclusive culture that attracts and supports diverse faculty and students; raise the visibility of the school through advancement and development endeavors; and advocate for the school in the ever-changing and challenging landscape of higher education.
The SMAD AUH manages the school’s operations by overseeing departmental budgets, conducting annual performance evaluations including tenure and promotion recommendations, implementing university and departmental curriculum and policies, and advocating for student media outlets including The Breeze newspaper, The Breeze TV, the Bluestone Yearbook, and others.
Qualifications:
- Candidates must hold an appropriate terminal degree (MFA or PhD) in a relevant media-related field from an accredited institution of higher education and have attained the rank of Full Professor within a media program or be an Associate Professor with a record that would support promotion to full professor at an R2 University upon appointment.
- A strong record of teaching, scholarship/creative endeavors, and university or professional experience commensurate with an appointment as a tenured Full Professor within CAL.
- Demonstrated experience with budgetary processes and financial statements.
- Evidence of a problem-solving mindset, effective communication and interpersonal skills, ability to manage details and deadlines, and a collaborative and transparent leadership style.
- Experience responding to the needs of students, faculty, administration, the public, and others.
- Demonstration of a strong record of supporting faculty, staff, and students.
Preferred Qualification
- Administrative experience in a media-related program is preferred.
Additional Posting Information:
Candidates must complete the online application and submit the following:
- Cover Letter that includes the candidate’s motivation for applying, leadership style, relevant administrative experience, areas of research or scholarly interest, and demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence in the workplace.
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness with emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches (uploaded as “other document #1”).
- Names and contact information for three professional references that would be contacted later in the selection process for finalists.
Review of completed applications will begin November 11, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. For more information, contact the search committee chairperson, Dr Lori Britt at .
JMU’s Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for candidates that will be relocating to the area. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/2OTF1NG.
Conditions of Employment:
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
EEO Statement:
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.
We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.
Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
Reasonable Accommodation:
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or . You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.
To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/5718134
California Polytechnic State University
Tenure-track Assistant Professor
Communication Studies Department
The Communication Studies Department in the College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is seeking applications for a full-time, academic-year, tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin September 11, 2025. Area of Specialization (AOS): Mass Communication and Media Production. Areas of Concentration (AOC): strategic and/or crisis communication; legacy media; new media, including social media and AI; narratives and storytelling; or social movements and advocacy.
We are seeking applicants with an earned or nearly complete doctorate in Communication Studies, Media Studies, or a closely related field. Preference is for quantitative methodologies. The ideal candidate will have a combination of university-level teaching experience and research potential.
Primary teaching duties would include courses in Media Studies and Media Effects. Additional teaching responsibilities may include classes in Communication Theory, Quantitative Research Methods, Technology and Human Communication, and Public Speaking. The successful candidate will also be expected to develop at least one course related to media production that aligns with the department’s current curriculum as well as the candidate’s expertise. Non-instructional duties include engaging in productive research and scholarship, service, and academic advising and mentorship of undergraduate students.
Interested applicants should complete the online faculty application at http://jobs.calpoly.edu/ and submit it to Requisition #542374. Review Begin Date: 11-8-2024
Salary
Anticipated Hiring Range: $90,276 - $98,244/year, $7,523 - $8,187/month
(Note that hiring level will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate.)
Although Cal Poly is primarily a teaching university, our faculty are expected to balance teaching with an active program of research/professional development (including publication), student supervision and advising, and participation in service activities at the department and college/university level. The typical teaching load is 12 units (three courses) per quarter, with a reduction in course load in each of the first two years to help new faculty establish an active program of research and professional development. Cal Poly strongly values diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), especially in the classroom and among its areas of study.
The College of Liberal Arts (CLA) sees diversity as central to its mission and is committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive environment within the college and university. We value our diversity of complex and intersecting identities, while striving to maintain an environment that is socially just, equitable, respectful, and inclusive. The successful applicant should be able to clearly demonstrate how they have infused these values and student learning objectives into their work. They should be prepared to present clear examples of how they would infuse these areas into their work as a faculty member.
At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees, and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences, and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly’s values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility. Cal Poly’s commitment to DEI informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an equal-opportunity employer.
Due to CSU policies, the person hired must reside in the state of California at the time of hire and for the entirety of the appointment.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Communication Studies, Media Studies or closely related discipline, earned or nearing completion (degree completion expected no later than August 2025)
- Demonstrated success in undergraduate teaching
- Completed at least 1 graduate level coursework in mass communication, media studies, media effects, and/or media production
- Record of scholarship in mass communication or media effects
- Evidence of potential for scholarly and/or creative achievement in AOC (see above)
- Documented experience implementing anti-racism, inclusion, diversity, and educational equity initiatives.
- Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated university teaching experience in undergraduate media studies and/or media production courses
- Demonstrated expertise in quantitative methodologies related to media effects
- Demonstrated experience related to media productions and/or AOCs (see above)
- Potential for grant development in areas related to AOC
- Willingness to participate in interdisciplinary programs overlapping with AOC, including course development and possible program curriculum development
- Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching
- Demonstrated ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings
- Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment
- Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and those who bring professional capabilities
Special Conditions
All CSU employees are designated “mandated reporters” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. As a condition of your employment, you will be required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 and any subsequent amendments.
Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: Cal Poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.
Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.
For health and well-being, Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.
In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU related work outside of California.
About the Department
Currently the Communication Studies Department, in the College of Liberal Arts, has 11 communication professors, and over 30 lecturers, approximately half of whom teach full-time. The department serves approximately 400 majors and 50 minors as well as students throughout the university in our many General Education course offerings. The department’s website is https://coms.calpoly.edu/
How to Apply
To apply, please visit http://jobs.calpoly.edu/, complete a required online faculty application and apply to Requisition #542374. Please upload the following required materials as part of the electronic application:
- Cover letter (may wish to address the feasibility of conducting research, scholarship, and/or creative activities within the context of a primarily teaching-oriented undergraduate program).
- Current curriculum vitae.
- Statement of demonstrated commitment to DEI in teaching, scholarship, and/or service describing past experience, contributions to DEI efforts, the impact on students, faculty, staff and/or your field, and a description of how you will demonstrate a commitment in these areas in teaching, research, and/or service at Cal Poly.
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness including institutionally administered student evaluations.
- Unofficial transcripts showing highest degree earned, official transcripts showing highest degree earned will be required prior to appointment.
- Sample syllabi for media studies, media effects, or equivalent course.
- List of Cal Poly courses for which the candidate is qualified and interested in teaching.
- Evidence of Research, Scholarship or Creative Activities.
Please be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses when completing the online faculty application. For full consideration apply by the REVIEW BEGIN DATE: November 8, 2024. Applications received after this date may be considered.
Projected Start Date: September 11, 2025
Review Begin Date: November 8, 2024.
Applicants with complete files by the Review Begin Date will be given full consideration.
For questions about the position please contact Megan Lambertz-Berndt (), search committee chair and associate professor, or Dr. Anuraj Dhillon (), department chair and associate professor, Communication Studies Department.
Middle Tennessee State University
Journalism and Strategic Media (Media Design and Visual Communication), Tenure-Track Faculty
Job Number: FAC518
Work Type: Tenure-Track
Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Categories: Communications
Job Title
Journalism and Strategic Media (Media Design and Visual Communication), Tenure-Track Faculty
Department
Journalism and Strategic Media
University Expectation
MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching, robust research/creative activity, and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.
Salary
The salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience.
Job Summary/Basic Function
The ACEJMC-accredited School of Journalism and Strategic Media at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position (#143070) at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The start date for the position is August 1, 2025.
We seek a dynamic and innovative scholar with a commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service to teach media design, visual communication, and journalism-related courses. The department’s tenure requirements include a record of excellent teaching, peer-reviewed scholarly research and/or creative activity (juried competitions or shows, app development, etc.), and service to the university, the profession, and the public. For more information, please visit https://www.mtsu.edu/program/journalism-media-design-concentration-b-s/.
Required Education
A terminal degree in communication, media, art and design, computer-focused graphic design, or a closely related field is required by the appointment date. ABD will be considered if close to completion. For contract renewal, a terminal degree must be earned no later than August 1, 2026.
A master’s degree in communication, media, art and design, computer-focused graphic design, or a closely related field and four (4) years of full-time media design or visual communication-focused professional work experience will be considered in lieu of a terminal degree. To receive experience credit for full-time, freelance work, applicants must list each project, including the project’s length, on their CVs.
Other Desirables
Special consideration will be given to applicants with the following:
- Industry Experience related to media design.
- Teaching in media design, visual, graphic, or communication-related courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels and the ability to teach motion graphics and after effects.
- Advising students regarding internships and career paths.
- Proficiency with the latest Adobe Creative Suite of Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Acrobat and website creation, development and coding using current, industry-standard technology and software.
- Designing Experience of interactive graphics, maps, infographics, data visualization, and other components used in journalism, advertising, public relations, and sports media.
- Curriculum Development Experience to match changing media industries and create interactive graphics and mapping courses.
Documents Needed to Apply
To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and statement of research or creative activities (as appropriate to the discipline) as separate attachments at the time of application. NOTE: The cover letter should clearly identify areas of teaching proficiency and experience in media design, visual communication, or related fields and a commitment to diversity, inclusiveness, and student success.
Special Instruction to Applicants
For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage at https://mtsu.edu/facultyrecruitment/.
If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Leslie Haines at .
Middle Tennessee State University
Journalism (Sports Media), Tenure-Track Faculty
Job Number: FAC517
Work Type: Tenure-Track
Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Categories: Communications
Job Title
Journalism (Sports Media), Tenure-Track Faculty
Apply here: https://careers.mtsu.edu/en-us/job/497995/journalism-sports-media-tenuretrack-faculty
Department
Journalism and Strategic Media
University Expectation
MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching, robust research/creative activity, and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.
Salary
The salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience.
Job Summary/Basic Function
The ACEJMC-accredited School of Journalism and Strategic Media at Middle Tennessee State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position (#143060) in our rapidly-growing Sports Media program at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The start date for the position is August 1, 2025.
The successful candidate will join us in shaping the future of sports media education. The department’s tenure requirements include a record of excellent teaching, peer-reviewed scholarly research and/or creative activity, and service to the university, the profession, and the public. For more information, please visit https://www.mtsu.edu/program/journalism-sports-media-concentration-b-s/.
Responsibilities:
- Curriculum Development: Develop and shape the sports media undergraduate and graduate curriculum, particularly in sports broadcasting, to meet student interests and industry demands.
- Teaching: Deliver undergraduate and graduate courses in sports media and journalism and instruct students on producing content across multiple platforms covering a variety of sports.
- Leadership: Direct students in hands-on experiences in the field and on location.
Required Education
A terminal degree in journalism, media, communication, or a closely related field is required by the appointment date.
A master’s degree in journalism, media, communication, or a closely related field with four (4) years of full-time, sports media-focused professional work experience will be considered in lieu of a terminal degree. To receive experience credit for full-time, freelance work, applicants must list each project, including the project’s length, on their CVs.
Other Desirables
Special consideration will be given to applicants with the following:
- Experience teaching in higher education, particularly sports media courses.
- Background in sports media, which may include experience in play-by-play, live sports production, sports information, sports reporting, sports analytics, or related fields.
- Proficiency in teaching the basics of photography, video, audio production, social media platforms, and website design and management.
- Established program of peer-reviewed research or creative activity involving sports media.
- Experience in developing and implementing curriculum.
- Involvement with sports media student organizations, clubs, or groups.
Documents Needed to Apply
To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and statement of research or creative activities (as appropriate to the discipline) as separate attachments at the time of online application. NOTE: The cover letter should include demonstrated teaching proficiency in sports media and journalism, background and experience in sports media, and a commitment to diversity, inclusiveness, and student success.
Special Instruction to Applicants
For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage at https://mtsu.edu/facultyrecruitment/.
If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Sally Ann Cruikshank at .