SAJA Job Listings: Compiled by Maha Atal

The Department of Journalism and Media Studies at the School of
Communication, Information and Library Studies (SCILS) at Rutgers, the
State University of New Jersey, anticipates a faculty position for a
scholar who will teach in a new school-wide initiative in Global Media and
Democracy.

The department invites applications in the following areas: global media
and journalism; global and local cultures; participatory democracy,
publics and politics; social movements; media diversity; and media
decision-making and management.

Positions are tenure-track teaching and research faculty appointments at
the assistant professor level, with the possibility of associate or full
professor hires. PhD required.

To apply, submit: Letter of application, CV, up to three publications and
names of three references, preferably as an email attachment to
MediaSearch@scils.rutgers.edu or MEDIA SEARCH, SCILS Dean’s office,
Rutgers University, 4 Huntington Street, NJ 08901-1071. For additional
information contact John Pavlik, jpavlik@scils.rutgers.edu. Search open
until positions filled. For information about SCILS and Rutgers:
www.scils.rutgers.edu. Rutgers is an equal opportunity and affirmative
action employer.

Position: Visting Assistant Professor/Journalism or Mass Communication
Institution: Salve Regina University
Location: Rhode Island
Application deadline: 4/30/2008

Salve Regina University in Newport, R.I., invites applications for one-year position as a visiting assistant professor to teach basic and advanced courses in media writing and reporting as well as electives in the candidate’s area of specialization. Position to revert to tenure-track in following year, with search to begin in fall 2008 for appointment in fall 2009.
Candidates should have a Ph.D. in journalism or mass communication and teaching experience at the college level. The initial appointment begins September 2008 and runs through June 2009 and involves a 3-4 teaching load. The appointment is in the English Department’s fast-growing media program.
Salve Regina University is a Catholic university in the liberal arts tradition with an enrollment of 2,100 undergraduates. It also offers master’s and continuing education programs along with a Ph.D. in the humanities. Applicants for the position should submit a curriculum vitae, two sample syllabi, graduate transcripts, and three letters of reference to Dr. Dean de la Motte, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Salve Regina University, 100 Ochre Point Avenue, Newport, RI 02840-4192.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until April 30.
Additional information is available online at www.salve.edu. Salve Regina University offers generous benefits to eligible employees including: health and dental coverage, life insurance, long-term disability, 403B plan, tuition benefits and more. Salve Regina University is an EO/AA Employer. Salve Regina is committed to creating a more racially and ethnically diverse campus community, and the English department especially encourages applications from candidates who share those values. Information on the University’s Affirmative Action Policies and Procedures can be obtained in the Human Resources Office. Pre-employment background checks are required of successful candidates.

Contact Information:
Web Site : http://www.salve.edu/offices/hr/index.cfm

Position: Visiting Assistant Professor
Salary: Unspecified
Institution: Catholic University of America
Location: Maryland

Media Studies: The Catholic University of America seeks a one-year
Visiting Assistant Professor in Media Studies to begin September 1,
2008. CUA’s Department of Media Studies offers an interdisciplinary
undergraduate major with a humanities focus. Teaching load is six
courses over two semesters (some duplicative), including Introduction
to Media Studies and Media and History (both lower-level core
courses), an upper level seminar tailored to one’s own research
interests, and/or a media studies elective. Service in support of the
major is expected. Candidates should possess a Ph.D. in a relevant
area and have a proven record of excellence in teaching and scholarly
research. Send letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of
recommendation, evidence of teaching, and writing sample to Stephen
McKenna, Chair, The Department of Media Studies, The Catholic
University of America, Washington, D.C. 20064. Review of applications
to begin immediately and continue until position is filled. The
Catholic University of America is sponsored by the Roman Catholic
bishops of the United States as a national university and center of
instruction and research. Its faculties are composed of scholars from
diverse backgrounds and religious traditions; members and associates
of the faculties are expected to respect the mission of the university
and be supportive of its aims and ideals. CUA is an AA/EO employer.

Position: Broadcast Journalism Faculty Position
Salary: Unspecified
Institution: Duquesne University
Location: Pennsylvania
Application deadline: 4/1/2008

This is a one-year, full-time appointment in the Department of Journalism and Multimedia Arts beginning Fall, 2008.
The ideal candidate will:
·Possess significant broadcast journalism experience
·Be able to demonstrate effective teaching experience
·Be able to teach field production, studio production and post-production using state-of-the-art video technology.
·Be able to work with students in the field, classroom and one-on-one to guide them in the completion of portfolio projects. Ability to teach a general Media Writing and other basic journalism and media courses a plus. Master’s degree required for consideration.
Please send a resume and letters of reference to:
Dr. Mike Dillon, Associate Professor
Department of Journalism and Multimedia Arts
Duquesne University
600 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15282
Applications will be considered until April 1, 2008 or until the position is filled.
Applicants must be willing to contribute actively to the University Mission and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The Mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.

Two open rank, tenure track positions at
Cornell University, Department of Communication

The Department of Communication at Cornell University
invites applicants for two tenure track, open rank
faculty positions appointment starting July 1, 2008.
At least one of the positions will be filled at the
rank of Assistant Professor. We encourage qualified
applicants of any rank to apply for either position.

1. Science, Environment, and/or Risk Communication: We
seek a colleague to conduct research and teach in the
area of science, environment, and/or health-risk
communication. We welcome innovative and imaginative
scholars who approach the study of science,
environment, and/or health-risk communication from
psychological, sociological, or institutional vantage
points using qualitative or quantitative methods. The
science, environment, and risk area constitutes one of
the Department’s core strengths; applicants whose work
contributes to other core strengths in communication
and information technology and in media studies are
particularly encouraged to apply. All materials should
be sent to Dr. Bruce Lewenstein, Department of
Communication, 321 Kennedy Hall, Cornell University,
Ithaca, NY 14853. For additional information, e-mail
Dr. Lewenstein (b.lewenstein@ cornell.edu) or
telephone
607.255.8310.

2. Communication and Information Technology: We seek a
colleague to conduct research and to teach in the area
of Communication and Information Technology, with an
emphasis in one or more of the following: 1)
Human-Computer Interaction, 2) Computer-Mediated
Communication, 3) IT in organizations, and 4)
Technology and Society. The communication and
information technology area constitutes one of the
Department’s core strengths; applicants whose work
contributes to other core strengths in media studies
and in science, environment and risk are particularly
encouraged to apply. All materials should be sent to
Dr. Jeff Hancock, Department of Communication, 320
Kennedy Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853.
For additional information, e-mail Dr. Hancock
(jth34@cornell. edu) or telephone 607.255.4452.

Successful candidates for either position will have a
Ph.D. in Communication or closely aligned field and
have (or show promise of developing) a national and
international reputation doing theory-based empirical
research. We seek innovative scholars of social
science who will develop a research program connected
to college and university priorities in applied social
science, information science, the new life sciences,
environmental issues, and/or public outreach. In the
Department of Communication we focus on a number of
subfields including social psychology of
communication; language and communication; science,
risk, environment, and health communication;
human-computer interaction; media communication and
society; and organizational communication. Both
positions will involve 50% research and 50% teaching
responsibilities; publishing in peer-reviewed
literature in relevant fields is expected. In
addition, successful candidates are expected to secure
external research funding. Communication faculty teach
two to three undergraduate and/or graduate courses per
academic year, and advise students in the Department’s
B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. programs. Cornell offers a
highly competitive salary and benefits package.
Support for start-up research costs will be available.
Women and minorities are especially encouraged to
apply. Applications will be reviewed beginning October
15, 2007 until candidates are selected. For more
information about the Department of Communication,
please visit our website: http://www.comm. cornell.edu

Application: Send letter of application addressing
position qualifications and goals, vita, official
academic transcripts, writing sample, names and
contact information of three references. Please also
have each reference submit a letter of recommendation.

Cornell University is an equal opportunity,
affirmative action educator and employer.

The Knight Digital Media Center at the University of California at Berkeley
Graduate School of Journalism is seeking a multimedia training instructor
for the Center’s program to train professional journalists on how to do
sophisticated multimedia projects.

The multimedia training instructor will be responsible for the development
of curriculum for the Knight Digital Media Center Multimedia Training
Program, including organizing and leading training workshop sessions and
creating and maintaining online tutorial content and other web-based
resource materials for the workshops.

A more detailed job description and instructions on how to apply online are
available at: http://jobs.berkeley.edu/

Search for job# 6893

TEACHING OPPORTUNITY

Fairfield University is looking for a broadcast professional to teach an
undergrad broadcast writing class. It runs Sept. 4 through Dec. 11 - every
Tuesday and Thrusday (except Thanksgiving). Class is an hour and 15 minutes
starting at 930a.

If you’d like to know more, please contact the previous teacher of the course,
Jeff Gralnick of NBC (who is uable to teach this fall).

The Missouri School of Journalism is looking for a new faculty colleague with demonstrated potential for teaching and research in the following areas: cross-cultural journalism, journalism and society, journalism history or ethical issues in journalism. Appointment will probably be at the level of assistant professor for this tenure-track position. The successful candidate will teach a variety of graduate and undergraduate courses on a two-course load basis each semester.

Candidates should have, or be near the completion of, a Ph.D. and have evidence of a strong research program.

The Missouri School of Journalism, founded in 1908, was the nation’s first. The University of Missouri-Columbia is the flagship campus of the University of Missouri system. Columbia, a community of approximately 100,000, consistently ranks as one of the best small cities in the U.S. because of its clean environment, high standard of health care, excellent cultural offerings, and low cost of living. MU has an enrollment of approximately 27,000 and is a member of the American Association of Universities.

Applicants should submit 1) a cover letter summarizing qualifications; 2) a current curriculum vitae; 3) a sample of recent scholarly work; 4) evidence of effective teaching; 5) a list of at least three references. Send letters of applications to Elizabeth Hardt, Missouri School of Journalism, 120 Neff Hall, Columbia, MO 65211 or via email to hardte@missouri.edu (preferred).

We will begin considering applications Sept. 15 and continue until we fill the position.

Direct questions to the search chair, Dr. Charles Davis, School of Journalism, 179B Gannett Hall, Columbia, MO, 65211. Dr. Davis can be reached by phone at (573) 882-5736, fax (573) 884-9731, or via email at daviscn@missouri.edu.

The University of Missouri-Columbia is committed to cultural diversity and expects candidates to share in this commitment. MU is an equal opportunity/ADA institution and encourages applications from women and minority candidates. The University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you have a disability and need accommodations in the job application process, contact the MU ADA coordinator by phone at (573) 884-7278 (V/TTY).

* Tenure-Track Mass Comm., Print/Online Editorial, Media Writing,
Broacast Journalism, Multimedia/Communication
University of Wisconsin at Whitewater (Wisconsin)
(date posted: 8/7/2006)
http://chronicle.com/jobs/id.php?id=0000466120-01&pg=e

* Tenure-track Assistant Professor, Broadcast News Reporting and Writing
Washington and Lee University (Virginia)
(date posted: 8/7/2006)
http://chronicle.com/jobs/id.php?id=0000467572-01&pg=e

Lorry I. Lokey
Visiting Professor of Journalism
Stanford University

Stanford University’s Department of Communication is looking for an
accomplished journalist to teach and work with students in its
Graduate Program in Journalism ( http://journalism.stanford.edu). The
Lorry I. Lokey Visiting Professor of Journalism will work either
full-time or part time during the 2006-7 academic year. Qualified
candidates should send a cover letter and resume and names of three
reference (no e-mails, faxes or phone calls please) to Lokey Visiting
Professor Search Committee, c/o Mark Dezutti, Department of
Communication, Building 120, Room 110, Stanford, CA 94305-2050.

The initial appointment is for one year and may be renewed for a
second year. Stanford University is an equal opportunity,
affirmative action employer. Applications should be received by June
1, 2006.

SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL SERVICE
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
WASHINGTON, D.C.

INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION
Assistant Professor

The School of International Service invites applications/nominations for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin Academic Year 2006-2007. Qualifications: PhD or equivalent degree in a related discipline required as well as a record of teaching and research excellence.

· INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION

Specialization in one or more key international communication topics, including
the economics of international communication networks, information technology
and international communication, and communication policy.

Please direct a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, publications, and teaching evaluations to the International Communication Search Committee, School of International Service, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016-8071.

Consideration of nominations and applications will begin September 15, 2005 and continue until the position is filled.

The School of International Service provides a unique environment for learning and professional enhancement. It is a community comprised of scholars, practitioners, and students from around the world. The School of International Service classrooms also reflect the spirit of the community; teaching styles are highly collegial. The curriculum is distinguished by linking theory and practice and by addressing both conceptually and empirically the emerging issues of an increasingly interdependent and complex world. The faculty focuses on interactive learning and involves students in ongoing research projects in the School’s fields: Comparative and Regional Studies, Global Environmental Policy, International Communication, International Development, International Economic Policy, International Politics, International Peace and Conflict Resolution, and U.S. Foreign Policy. The School’s website can be accessed at www.american.edu/sis.

American University seeks highly dedicated teachers and scholars deeply committed to interdisciplinary learning, the application of new technologies in teaching and scholarship, and to the preparation of students for life in a diverse and rapidly changing global society.

An EEO/AA University. The University is committed
to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.