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Eastern Illinois University

Full-time Instructor of Communication and Journalism

School of Communication and Journalism Faculty Vacancy

The School of Communication and Journalism at Eastern Illinois University seeks an individual to teach courses in both its Communication Studies and Journalism divisions. Upon hire, the candidate will share time across the divisions and be able to teach courses in accordance with the needs and demands of the school.

A successful candidate will have teaching experience, professional experience, and/or graduate coursework related to at least one major in the Division of Journalism (digital/print journalism, broadcast, public affairs, and sports media) and one major in the Division of Communication Studies (Corporate Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Mass Communication, Health Communication, Public Relations, and Television & Video Production). Applicants are strongly encouraged to visit https://www.eiu.edu/cmnjou/ and articulate potential contributions to each division and the school as a whole in their application letter.

Qualifications

A master’s degree in journalism, communication, mass communication, television, film, digital media or related area is required at the time of appointment. Teaching experience is preferred. Experience as a working journalist is strongly preferred as is expertise in sports reporting and media relations. Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and organizational skills are expected. Demonstrated commitment to diversity and experience promoting inclusive excellence is required.

Deadline

Review of applications begins January 13, 2025 and will continue until campus interviews are scheduled.

Application

A complete application will consist of a letter of application detailing your contribution to the School of Communication & Journalism, current CV, transcripts, evidence of teaching effectiveness (if applicable), and contact information for three professional references. Candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Send application materials to Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/158833.

Additional information available at https://www.eiu.edu/cmnjou/. For questions regarding this search, please contact Dr. Samantha Szczur, Chair of Search Committee, at

About Us

The School of Communication and Journalism houses academic divisions devoted to Communication Studies and ACEJMC-accredited Journalism. The School offers five undergraduate degree programs in Communication Studies, Health Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, and Television & Video Production, along with a Master’s degree in Communication Studies. We are a vibrant academic community with more than 300 majors

Diversity and Inclusion: Eastern Illinois University is committed to fostering a learning community where all members feel welcomed and valued. The university provides equality of opportunity in all areas of campus life and we strive to recognize and appreciate the unique value of our students, faculty, and staff. Every member of campus has the right to learn and work in an environment free of discrimination and harassment, and beyond that, our goal is for all members of our community to develop a strong sense of belonging to Eastern Illinois University.

The University and Community: Eastern Illinois University takes pride in creating a warm, welcome environment for all faculty, staff and students. EIU boasts a rich, tradition of preparing students for their personal and professional goals. A traditional regional residential institution, EIU offers a superior education at a relatively low cost while consistently earning high rankings and distinctions for its affordability, academic program quality, career placement rates, campus safety, online degree options, student support, and sustainability initiatives. EIU focuses on individualized attention and superior student relationships and has earned recognition as the highest- ranking independent public regional university in Illinois and a place among the Midwest’s top public regional universities according to U.S. News and World Report. Eastern offers faculty a wide range of research and public service activities. EIU hosts more than 175 student organizations on campus, and offers a variety of cultural events, NCAA Division I athletics, and active research opportunities for its students to enjoy and to thrive. EIU has become recognized for providing the resources of a large institution while creating the kinds of individual relationships that support student and alumni success.

Eastern Illinois University is located in Charleston, Illinois – a comfortable and safe east central town within a two-to three-hour drive of three major metropolitan areas — Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis.

EIU offers benefits to same-sex domestic partners and to spouses.

Eastern Illinois University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer – minority/female/disability/veteran — committed to achieving a diverse community

Western Kentucky University

Assistant or Associate Professor in Journalism

About Western Kentucky University:

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a student-centered, applied-research institution committed to providing its students with a transformative academic and social experience and to elevating its surrounding communities. Founded in 1906, WKU is the second largest undergraduate institution in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with approximately 15,035 students (29% first generation, 18% underrepresented minority) and just over 2,500 faculty and staff employees.

Western Kentucky University is committed to empowering its campus community to embrace diversity by building equitable and inclusive learning, working, and living environments. At the heart of our mission, we seek to provide holistic education and employment experiences that prepare students, faculty, and staff to become effective scholars, contributors, and leaders in our diverse and evolving communities.

Located 65 miles north of Nashville, TN, and just over 100 miles south of Louisville, KY, WKU’s main campus is in Bowling Green, KY – a city with approximately 70,000 residents. Our population is ethnically diverse, with more than 85 languages spoken in and around Bowling Green, and people from 35 nationalities call our community home.

Western Kentucky University seeks to attract talented faculty and staff who are inspired individually to contribute to WKU’s strategic plans and ongoing success. We offer comprehensive wellness and health benefits to employees and their families, including domestic partners and other qualified dependents and take pride in providing a workplace culture that supports balancing the responsibilities of work and family life. Paid-time off for holidays, vacation and sick leave, and a tuition discount program for employees and dependents are also provided. Learn more about WKU and Bowling Green at wku.edu/about.

Job Description:

The nationally recognized School of Media & Communication at Western Kentucky University is seeking a full-time, nine-month, tenure-eligible appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor of Journalism. The successful candidate will be a reporter adept at storytelling with both traditional and cutting-edge technologies, will have experience in reporting for print and/or digital platforms, and will teach a variety of courses within the journalism major and core courses in the School of Media & Communication.

The school’s reputation for excellence and tradition of success continue to attract outstanding faculty and top students from throughout the nation.

We seek a professional writer/reporter who understands the importance of cross-platform storytelling and who is excited to work with our faculty, students and staff to fulfill the School of Media & Communication’s mission of preparing students for careers in a changing media environment. Employment begins in August 2025.

The journalism major is a diverse degree with writing and editing at its core. Students also take foundational courses in visual news presentation and software applications. It develops students well-versed in technical, editorial and professional functions of traditional news reporting as well as its modern successors. The major produces an award-winning website that features work produced by students in the major’s upper-division courses.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Serve as department coordinator for the journalism program, scheduling classes and managing workloads
• Teach courses in introductory news writing, intermediate and advanced reporting, feature writing and multiplatform news editing
• Teach one or two of the school’s core courses per year, such as SMC 101 Understanding Media, SMC 102 Media Collaboration and SMC 310 Media Diversity
• Develop and update curriculum to reflect current industry trends and emerging technologies
• Maintain an active agenda of research or professional work, contributing to the field through publications, presentations or creative projects
• Advise and mentor students on academic and career-related issues
• Participate in departmental activities, including curriculum planning, student recruitment and community outreach
• Contribute service to the school, college, university and discipline

Requirements:

• Master’s degree or a terminal degree (MA/MFA/PhD) appropriate to the appointment
• Minimum of five years of professional reporting media experience
• Record of exceptional teaching and service in a professional and/or university setting
• Ability to foster an inclusive teaching, learning, mentoring, departmental and research environment where all can thrive

Additional Information:

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU’s Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at  or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University’s response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU’s https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php

For information related to job postings, please email .

Application Instructions:

The following items must be submitted through this electronic talent management system by January 20, 2025, although expressions of interest may be considered until the position is filled:

• Letter of Intent
• Curriculum Vita
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Names and contact information of three reference providers will be collected during the application process. Reference letters will be requested by the Search Committee through an online process at a later date.

You will receive email confirmation once you have successfully completed the application process.

Quicklink to apply: https://wku.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp;jsessionid=7BC4351688F04708B422578D6B722F29?JOBID=182994

Marian University

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF COMMUNICATION (Strategic Communication)

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION

As a part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, the School of Global and Cultural Studies at Marian University seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Communication. The ideal candidate will be able to teach courses in Strategic Communication, including Introduction to Health and Strategic Communication, Strategic Writing for Communication, Communication Theory and Methods, and Communication Campaigns.

The candidate’s area of specialization should be Public Relations or Advertising, with preference given to individuals with training, experience, or background in Health Communication. Preference will also be given to candidates with previous experience in public health and/or those with digital media expertise. For this position, we seek a candidate familiar with qualitative, quantitative, and/or network methods of inquiry.

The successful candidate will support Marian University’s Catholic mission and identity by fostering student learning through innovative pedagogy, inclusive practices, and impactful research projects across the curriculum. The School of Global and Cultural Studies at Marian University is a collaborative and growing academic community committed to fostering student engagement, experiential learning, and market-ready graduates trained in the Liberal Arts. Marian University believes recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty is essential for building an inclusive community. We, therefore, welcome and encourage applications across intersections of diverse races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, socio-economic backgrounds, political perspectives, cultures, and national origins.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teaching Load: 24 credits per academic year.
• Help organize at least one annual strategic/health communication campaign showcase.
• Maintain an active research and publishing agenda.
• Advise Communication majors and minors.
• Mentor student research, internships, and publications.
• Participate in department, school, and university-wide activities, projects, and recruitment programs.
• Participate in campus and university service life, including faculty governance and co-curricular programs.
• Contribute to a campus culture committed to professionalism, collegiality, and confidentiality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Journalism, Communication, Mass Communication, or other related fields with an emphasis on strategic communication. Preference is given to individuals with an interest in Health Communication.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at a university level, especially strategic communication and campaign courses.
• Evidence of ability to work with diverse students in an interdisciplinary, collaborative, culturally sustaining, and inclusive academic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and collaborate with colleagues throughout the university and the community.
• Potential for ongoing research, publication, and activity in professional associations.
• Prior editorial experience in media, PR/advertising, and/or Public Health.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of Marian University.

Founded in 1937 by the Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, Indiana, Marian University is the only Catholic university in Indianapolis and central Indiana. In 2019, Marian served more than 2,400 undergraduate and 1,160 graduate students earning degrees in the arts, business, education, engineering, math, medicine, nursing, ministry, and the natural and physical sciences. The university’s high-impact, experiential curriculum is designed to provide hands-on, collaborative learning opportunities for students from 45 states and 23 nations. Marian climbed in U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 Midwest rankings, being named the #3 Most Innovative Regional University, #5 Best Value University, and #28 Best Regional University. Marian University opened its College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2013, making it the first new school of medicine in the state of Indiana in 110 years. Marian’s national champion varsity athletic programs include the 2012 and 2015 NAIA Football National Championship, the 2016 and 2017 NAIA Women’s Basketball Championship, 2019 NAIA Volleyball National Championship, and more than 40 USA Cycling national championships.

Marian University is a Catholic, comprehensive, regional institution of higher education dedicated to excellent teaching and learning in the Franciscan and liberal arts traditions. It offers a multitude of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Marian University has experienced significant growth over the last decade and is expanding its academic offerings in many areas. Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans, are encouraged to apply.

Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Qualified candidates are invited to submit a letter of interest, a current CV, a teaching philosophy, a diversity statement, complete course evaluations for at least two recently taught classes, three recommendation letters, and a digital portfolio of their strategic/health work. Candidates may contact Dr. Marilda Oviedo, search committee and department chair, at with any questions.

University of South Dakota

Chair Position, Department of Media & Journalism

The Department of Media & journalism at the University of South Dakota is seeking a highly qualified candidate to assume the position of Chair of the department, with the position to begin Fall 2025. Accredited by the ACEJMC since 1997, the Department offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees with concentrations in Journalism, Strategic Communication, Social Media Marketing, and Sport Marketing & Media. The Department also offers a Master of Communication degree. With 125 students and 7 full-time faculty members, the department is dedicated to preparing students for the challenges of an ever-changing industry.

The Media & Journalism Chair is responsible for the overall management, administration, and productivity of the Media & Journalism Department and programs within the department. This includes assuring the overall academic quality of program offerings, mentoring, supervising, and evaluating faculty and staff, strategic planning and budgeting. Other responsibilities include teaching within the Media & Journalism curriculum, pursuit of independent scholarship, chairing annual meetings of the department’s Advisory Council, advocating for the department’s interests within the professional community, and participation in department, college, university, community and professional service activities.

The successful candidate must have an earned doctorate, preferably a research doctorate (Ph.D.), in Mass Communications, Journalism, Communication, or related fields, with progressive university teaching experience at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. Preference will be given to candidates with evidence of distinguished teaching and curriculum development in an undergraduate/graduate institution.

To be granted tenure at the Associate or Full Professor rank, candidates should meet USD’s current expectations for tenure by demonstrating the capacity and ability to meet the standards of performance expected at this rank. These include appropriate time in-rank, an established, externally-funded research program, active and significant research publication in the years preceding application, and substantial service record at various levels.

Applications must be submitted online at https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu and should include:

• a cover letter
• a current Curriculum Vitae
• a brief statement of leadership philosophy
• contact information for at least three references

For information about this position or process, please contact the Assistant Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences Katherine Price at .

Closing Date: For full consideration, application materials should be received by November 15, 2024. However, review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Posting Number: F01522P

The Department of Media & Journalism is housed in the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of South Dakota and is located in the Al Neuharth Media Center, a state-of-the-art facility, featuring a media effects research laboratory as well as the offices and production studios of South Dakota Public Broadcasting. Vermillion is located 30-50 minutes from major media markets in South Dakota and Iowa. For more information about the department visit www.usd.ed/mj.

USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological political or sectarian opinions or perspectives, or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.

University of South Dakota

Tenure Track Position in Social Media Marketing/Strategic Communication

The Media & Journalism Department at the University of South Dakota is currently seeking applicants for an Assistant Professor. This is a nine-month tenure-track position beginning August 22, 2025.

Responsibilities:

• Primary teaching responsibilities in Social Media Marketing and/or Strategic Communication in the Media & Journalism, Social Media Marketing, and Sport Marketing & Media programs.
• Excellence in teaching is expected in both face-to-face and online courses.
• Serve as a mentor to students outside the classroom.
• Maintain an active program of research and scholarship.

Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Mass Communications, Advertising, Public Relations, Communications, Marketing or related field, although candidates who are ABD will be considered.

Apply online at https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu by submitting:

1. cover letter of application, which includes your teaching philosophy and research interests
2. current Curriculum Vita
3. names and contact information for three references.

For information about this position or process, please contact Search Committee Chair Dr. Chuck Lubbers at .

For full consideration, application materials must be received by November 25, 2024. However, review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

First Consideration Date: 11/25/2024

Posting Number: F01523P

The Department of Media & Journalism is housed in the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of South Dakota and is located in the Al Neuharth Media Center, a state-of-the-art facility, featuring a media effects research laboratory as well as the offices and production studios of South Dakota Public Broadcasting. Accredited by the ACEJMC since 1997, the Department offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees with concentrations in Journalism, Strategic Communication, Social Media Marketing, and Sport Marketing & Media. The Department also offers a Master of Communication degree. With 125 students and 7 full-time faculty members, the department is dedicated to preparing students for the challenges of an ever-changing industry. Vermillion is located 30-50 minutes from major media markets in South Dakota and Iowa. For more information about the department visit www.usd.ed/mj.

USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological political or sectarian opinions or perspectives, or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.

University of Rhode Island

Associate Professor of Public Relations

Position location: Kingston

The Department of Journalism and Public Relations at the University of Rhode Island is hiring an Associate Professor of Public Relations. The department seeks a teacher-scholar to join the dynamic faculty in the Harrington School of Communication and Media to begin Fall 2025. The ideal candidate will have teaching experience and a record of scholarly publications to join the faculty at the rank of Associate Professor. The faculty member will have the opportunity to teach advanced courses in public relations as well as required lower-level undergraduate courses. We aim to find a scholar with expertise in areas such as short-form video content, CSR/CSA, health/risk communication, diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ), public diplomacy, international PR, internal/employee PR, or non-profit public relations. In addition to teaching and scholarship, faculty will engage in advising and service. Applicants with experience advising a PRSSA chapter or an honor society are encouraged to apply. Faculty members have opportunities to collaborate with a diverse group of scholars within the Harrington School, which offers programs in Communication Studies, Film/Media, Journalism, Library and Information Studies, Public Relations, Sports Media and Communication, and Professional and Public Writing. Students in the Harrington School learn how to become creative communicators, engaged citizens, and leaders in the communities they serve. The newly formed Department of Journalism and Public Relations includes Journalism with its long and distinguished history, producing award-winning practitioners for over 50 years; and its innovative and growing Public Relations degree program featuring three different professional tracks.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teach required courses in the public relations major as well as courses within the faculty member’s area of specialty. Conduct and publish research in the faculty member’s area of scholarship. Advise students on course selection, academic progress, and career planning. Undertake curriculum development and revision to help shape the public relations program and focus areas within the PR major. Participate in departmental, school, and university service. Establish external relationships with industry practitioners and alumni. Develop field-relevant experiential learning opportunities for students.

For complete details about the position, including required and preferred qualifications, and the application process itself, please visit the URI Jobs website at https://apptrkr.com/5808705 to apply and view complete details for job posting (F00449).

The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by January 21, 2025. Applications received after January 21, 2025, may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLY.

The University of Rhode Island is an EEOD employer. Women, persons of color, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other protected groups are encouraged to apply.

University of Vienna

Tenure-Track Professor in the field of Media and Communication History

The University of Vienna is internationally renowned for its excellence in teaching and research, and counts more than 7,500 academics from all disciplines. This breadth of expertise offers unique opportunities to address the complex challenges of modern society, to develop comprehensive new approaches, and educate the problem-solvers of tomorrow from a multidisciplinary perspective.

At the Faculty of Social Sciences, the University of Vienna seeks to appoint a Tenure-Track Professor in the field of Media and Communication History.

The position:

The focus of the tenure track professorship is on the history of media and communication. We are seeking excellent applicants who will cover communication and media in long-term temporal perspective and/or the history of communication studies, ideas, and theories. The tenure track professorship is open to all theoretical and methodological approaches. As the position is located in the Faculty of Social Sciences, applicants are expected to be able to connect to the social science orientation of the research environment. Successful applicants will be willing to engage in interdisciplinary networking and cooperation in the field of media and communication history is desirable.

Communication science at the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Vienna deals with processes in public communication (via the media) and their infrastructure conditions, as well as their impact on society and individuals. With a strong social and communication science orientation, the focus is on the dynamics and development of organizational forms, types, content, effects and consequences of processes of mediatized social communication in the past and present. Media and communication history has not only been an integral part of our research for a long time but is also an important subject area in teaching. We have a long-standing interdisciplinary cooperation with Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies at the University of Vienna, in which the cultural studies and social science approaches to media and communication history complement each other ideally.

https://publizistik.univie.ac.at/en/research/

Your academic profile:

• Doctoral degree/PhD
• Two years of international research experience during or after doctoral studies
• Outstanding research achievements, excellent publication and funding record, international reputation
• Gender and diversity competence
• Experience in designing of and participating in research projects, ability to lead research groups and acquire third-party funding
• Enthusiasm for excellent teaching and supervision at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral level

We expect the successful candidate to acquire, within three years, proficiency in German sufficient for teaching in bachelor’s programmes and for participation in university committees.

We offer:

• the opportunity to obtain a permanent position and eventual promotion to full professor; the initial contract as Assistant Professor is limited to six years, after positive evaluation of a qualification agreement the contract becomes permanent as Associate Professor; Associate Professors can be promoted to Full Professor through an internal competitive procedure.
• a dynamic research environment
• a wide range of research and teaching support services
• attractive working conditions in a city with a high quality of life
• an attractive salary according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement for University Staff (level A2) and an organisational retirement plan

Application documents (in English):

1. Letter of motivation
2. Academic curriculum vitae
   • education and training (PhD Certificate, PDF)
   • positions held to date
   • Career breaks (e.g. parental, family or other care periods).
   • awards and honors
   • commissions of trust
   • previous and current cooperation partners
   • complete list of acquired third-party funding and, if applicable, of inventions/patents
   • list of most important scientific talks (max. 10)
   • teaching and mentoring
   • supervision experience (Master and PhD), if applicable
3. List of publications
   • link to your own publicly accessible ORCID record, with a complete and current publication list
   • three key publications as electronic full text version (PDF, max. 30 MB)
4. Research statement
   • most important research achievements (max. 2 pages) and planned future research activities (max. 4 pages)
   • synopsis of three key publications with relevance to the position advertised
   • publication strategy
5. Teaching and supervision statement
   • teaching and supervision concept, including a description of the previous and planned priorities in academic teaching and supervision (max. 2 pages)
   • teaching evaluations (if available, PDF)

If you have any questions, please contact:

Only applications submitted through the link “Apply now” below will be considered.

The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

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Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Dean, School of Communication and Information

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey seeks an experienced, collaborative, and innovative academic leader to serve as Dean of Rutgers University-New Brunswick’s School of Communication and Information. Reporting to the Chancellor of Rutgers-New Brunswick, Dr. Francine Conway, the dean of the School of Communication and Information, will serve as a key member of the Chancellor’s leadership team.

One of the nation’s oldest and largest institutions of higher education, Rutgers is among America’s highest-ranked, most diverse public research and land grant universities. The university serves more than 69,000 students from all 50 states and 130 countries and is located on three campuses– New Brunswick, Camden, and Newark–and consists of 29 schools and colleges. The School of Communication and Information (SC&I) is located on the Rutgers-New Brunswick campus.

SC&I was created in 1982 with the merger of the Graduate School of Library and Information Studies, the School of Communication Studies, and the Department of Urban Journalism. SC&I is committed to equipping students with the tools necessary to succeed in today’s global communication, information, and media environments. The school’s programs prepare students interested in organizational and health communication, social and new media, library and information science, and information technology for vital careers in today’s digital workplace.

The dean of SC&I is chief academic and executive officer of the school and is responsible for ensuring the highest levels of academic excellence. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to building upon the excellence of the school and to promoting the significance of the fields of communication and information. The dean will build upon the strengths and opportunities within Rutgers-New Brunswick to expand research, teaching, and outreach across diverse disciplines and schools. The dean will make the most of our regional context, which includes diverse communities in New Jersey and close proximity to New York City, Philadelphia, as well as access throughout the Northeast. The new dean will possess a record of outstanding leadership, including a commitment to both undergraduate and graduate education; dedication to excellence in research, teaching, outreach, access and opportunity; and the capacity to generate public and private resources for the school. Successful candidates will demonstrate distinguished scholarly qualifications and accomplishments that warrant appointment as a tenured faculty at the rank of professor in the Rutgers School of Communication and Information.

A complete Search Profile with additional information about the University and the responsibilities of the position can be found here.

Additional information about Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey may be found at www.rutgers.edu.

Nominations and Applications

The application deadline for best consideration is January 13, 2025. The search will continue until an appointment is made.

Candidates are requested to submit the following documents:

• A letter of interest that addresses specifically the leadership priorities and themes described in the profile;
• A current curriculum vitae or resume, and
• The names, email addresses, and phone numbers of five professional references and their relationship to the candidate. References will not be contacted without prior authorization from the candidate.

All application materials should be submitted electronically in PDF format through the AGB Search portal system at: Rutgers University, New Brunswick – Dean, School of Communication and Information.

Questions regarding the application process should be directed to or the AGB Search Team.

Nominations and confidential expressions of interest are encouraged and should be directed to:

Pamela Krepchin, Executive Search Consultant, AGB Search
| (415) 307-4796

Concetta M. Stewart, Ph.D., Principal, AGB Search
| (908) 341-2178

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement.

Texas Tech University

Assistant Professor in Game Studies

Management Requisition Number 39150BR

SUMMARY:

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

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

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

A demonstrated record of teaching excellence is required.

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

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

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

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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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

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

SAFETY INFORMATION:

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

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

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

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

Please include the following documents in your application:

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

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

APPLICATION PROCESS

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

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

Requisition #39150BR.

About The Department of Journalism & Creative Media Industries

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

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

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

About The College of Media & Communication

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

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

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

About Texas Tech University

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

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

The University of Rhode Island

Assistant Professor of Sports Media & Communication

Position location: Kingston

The faculty of the Sports Media and Communication major at the University of Rhode Island invites applications to join us in scenic New England beginning in August 2025 as we recruit a dedicated colleague and sport media scholar for a tenure-track, assistant professor position.

As we move into the next quarter of the 21st century, the sport industry is booming with easier access to global audiences, the injection of private equity and AI-enabled engagement. With such a surge, the industry will not simply affect economic ecosystems and need qualified practitioners, but it will also play a significant cultural role in the construction of and interplay with ideologies, institutions and identities. As such, we aim to educate students first on the critical social aspects of sport and media, as well as the practices and tools of the professions therein.

The successful candidate to fill the position will teach courses in and research one of the following specialties: social media strategy and implementation, strategic sport communication and/or AI engagement in the industry.

The faculty share a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as to providing a safe space for constructive conversation and increasing diverse voices in the classroom. Thus, we encourage applicants who can reflect that commitment to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Teach required courses at the undergraduate level in the Sports Media and Communication department, as well as in the faculty member’s area of specialty.

Establish and maintain a research program within the field and pursue funding as appropriate. Advise undergraduate students on course selection, academic progress and career planning. Develop curriculum as needed to help shape the major and keep it at the cutting edge of the industry. Contribute to the institution’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Perform service duties to the department, university and profession.

For complete details about the position, including required and preferred qualifications, and the application process itself, please visit the URI Jobs website at https://apptrkr.com/5792378 to apply and view complete details for job posting (F00448).

The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by January 13, 2025. Applications received after January 13, 2025, may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLY.

The University of Rhode Island is an EEOD employer.

Women, persons of color, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities,

and members of other protected groups are encouraged to apply.