February 3, 2012
USDA Forest Service
Outreach Notice
GS 12/13 Public Affairs Specialist
USDA Forest Service, Southern Research Station, Asheville, NC
Salary Range: 68,809 to 106,369
In the near future, the Southern Research Station anticipates advertising a GS12/13 Public Affairs Specialist. The incumbent will be responsible for designing, implementing & monitoring proactive media, public and legislative affairs programs for the Southern Research Station.
The work includes the development of new methods, strategies, and communication plans covering the complete spectrum of the Station’s programs. This involves presenting information on a wide variety of subjects using the full array of written and oral presentation formats and techniques. To include the development of communication tools and marketing plans to run an effective media relations program for the Station. The incumbent will also need to be able to exercise independence and judgment in planning, coordinating, and implementing programs and activities to ensure that congressional relations are properly understood and represented.
SRS is one of five research stations, in addition to the Forest Products Laboratory and the International Institute for Tropical Forestry, that make up Forest Service Research and Development. Headquartered in Asheville, North Carolina, the Southern Research Station serves 13 Southern States and beyond.
Interested applicants should return this form to:
Patty Matteson
Email: phmatteson@fs.fed.us
Phone: 828-259-0569 FAX: 828-257-4362
Thank you for your interest in employment with the Southern Research Station.
USDA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
University of Guam
The University of Guam Solicits Applications to Establish a List of Eligibles for the Following Position: (Tenure/Non-Tenure Track Appointment, Full/Part-Time – Subject to the Availability of Funds):
#005-12 ASSISTANT PROFESSOR TO ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
(MASS COMMUNICATION)
Contact the Human Resources Office at (671) 735-2355 for additional information regarding requirements, qualifications and application deadlines, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday except weekends and holidays. View the Human Resources Office website at http://www.uoghro.com for detailed information on the job announcement. For further information, please email committee.chair@ymail.com.
The University of Guam is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For assistance, please contact, Ms. Elaine Faculo-Gogue, Institutional Compliance Officer at (671) 735-2244; (671) 735-2243 (TTY).
/s/ ELAINE FACULO-GOGUE
Chief Human Resources Officer, Acting
This Ad is paid for by University of Guam Funds
Oklahoma Baptist University
Oklahoma Baptist University seeks applicants for a full-time tenure track Assistant/Associate Professor of Digital Media Arts (DMAR) with appointment to begin August 2012.
Review will begin February, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled.
Candidates will be expected to teach courses within the converged curriculum of the Division of Communication Arts including news gathering (print, broadcast and new media), management in media organizations, social responsibility (media law and media ethics) and other courses related to the candidate’s areas of expertise. A candidate with news experience is a plus. Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge and experience related to using various communication platforms. The person in this position will also advise the weekly student newscast, “News30.” The candidate should be willing to establish contacts with professionals in Oklahoma media.
Candidates should have a record of college-level teaching effectiveness, an on-going pursuit of scholarly/creative output, and active involvement with national associations. A Ph.D. in Electronic Media, Digital Media Arts, Broadcast, Journalism or related fields is preferred. Applicants with a Masters in Electronic Media, Digital Media Arts, Broadcast, Journalism or related fields and significant professional experience will be considered. Must be an evangelical Christian.
In addition to completing an OBU Faculty Application Form: http://www.okbu.edu/businessaffairs/hr/faculty_application_form_04-06.pdf applicants need to submit a letter of application, vita, three current letters of recommendation and evidence of teaching effectiveness to Human Resources, OBU Box 61207, 500 W. University, Shawnee, OK 74804 or you may email information to mike.johnson@okbu.edu.
East Carolina University
Assistant Professor or Instructor
Vacancy # 940697
School of Communication
The School of Communication at East Carolina University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in public relations, starting in August 2012.
Primary teaching responsibilities include undergraduate courses in public relations strategies and international PR. Ability to teach PR campaigns and the uses of social media in PR is highly desired. Ability to contribute to our master’s program in health communication is a plus. Tenure-track faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly publication. All faculty members are expected to provide service to the school, university and profession.
ECU is a diverse, dynamic and growing UNC-system state university of more than 27,700 undergraduate, graduate and medical students. ECU is located in Greenville, N.C., a growing cultural and economic hub of more than 84,500. Greenville is about two hours from the Atlantic Ocean beaches and the Raleigh-Durham metro area. The School of Communication serves more than 900 undergraduate students in four major-sequences. About 34 percent are PR majors. It serves more than 20 graduate students in its Master of Arts program emphasizing health communication. Applicants are invited to visit the school’s website at http://www.ecu.edu/comm.
Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. ECU is an equal opportunity employer.
Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. is preferred. Outstanding ABDs also will be considered for appointment at the instructor rank. Professional experience in the PR industry is desired.
In addition to submitting a candidate profile online, candidates should submit an application packet consisting of a letter of application/cover letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and the names and contact information for at least three references. Finalists will be required to provide two written letters of recommendation and official transcripts for their Ph.D. Application packets may be mailed to Dr. Brian L. Massey, PR Search Committee Chair, School of Communication, 102 Joyner East, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858-4353. Or they may be emailed as attachments to masseyb@ecu.edu. Type “PR Position” in the subject line.
Screening will begin on 02/29/2012 and will continue until position is filled.
Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
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February 2, 2012
Capital University
Two Media Studies/Communication positions
Founded in 1830, Capital University is a mid-sized, comprehensive, private university whose community values of diversity, free inquiry, ethical reflection and civic engagement are strongly promoted within the Lutheran tradition of higher education. The University offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in an atmosphere of personal attention to students. The academic units at Capital University include the College and the Law School. Five schools comprise the College: School of Natural Sciences, Nursing, and Health; School of Management and Leadership; School of Social Sciences and Education; Conservatory of Music and School of Communication; and School of Humanities. The University enrolls approximately 4,000 students, including 2,200 traditional undergraduates. An Equal Opportunity Employer, Capital is committed to building a diverse community and encourages applications from women and minorities.
Capital University calls Columbus, Ohio, home. As Ohio’s capital and most populated city, Columbus is rich in cultural diversity and the arts, the center of the state’s political activity, and home to several Fortune 500 companies. Columbus ranks in Money magazine’s picks of the ten best big cities. It is the third fastest growing major metropolitan area in the Midwest and 16th largest city in the nation.
Capital University’s Department of Communication invites applications for two positions with a start date of August 2012:
Position 1: tenure track, full-time Assistant Professor in Communication with an emphasis in Electronic Media. PhD in Communication, Media Studies, or a closely related field is required; ABD near completion will be considered. This position will serve as Director of Electronic Media, will provide leadership in developing the EM curriculum, and will supervise student pre-professional activities (such as our student-run radio and television programs). Applicant must have an active research agenda.
Position 2: full-time, term Instructor/Assistant Professor in Communication with an emphasis in Electronic Media. PhD in Communication or Media Studies is preferred, MA in Electronic Media is required. Professional experience and successful university level teaching experience is required.
For more information on these positions, including application process, visit our Web site at www.capital.edu/employment.
The City College of New York
Assistant Professor – Advertising / Creative Track
The Department of Media and Communication Arts seeks an Assistant Professor to teach in the Creative Track of new Master’s degree program in Branding + Integrated Communication to launch in Fall 2012. The successful candidate will be expected to teach foundation level courses in Idea Development as well as specific track courses such as Creative Concepts, Multi-Media Campaigns, and Design & Portfolio Development. In addition, s/he should be able to teach Advertising Copywriting in the undergraduate advertising and public relations program. S/he will be responsible for overseeing mini-courses in portfolio development, advise students in industry creative competitions, coordinate juried portfolio reviews, do industry outreach for funding and workshop partnerships, as well as participate in student recruitment and admissions. S/he will conduct research/scholarship and/or create a professional portfolio, write and update curriculum, network with industry professionals and academic advertising and branding programs, recruit adjunct faculty for MA program, and serve on departmental, division, and college-wide committees.
MFA or an equivalent terminal degree relating to the creative field of the advertising industry and a minimum of 10 years of professional agency, corporate, marketing or related experience as a Creative Director. Successful industry track record required with emphasis on advertising campaigns with multi-media executions, strategic planning and tactics, and branding with knowledge of social media applications. Presentation experience and working knowledge of design software are essential. Active membership in related industry associations a plus. College teaching experience strongly recommended.
EO/AA Employer.
Apply online, cover letter and CV, Job Opening ID 5132, at www.cuny.edu.
February 1, 2012
LIU Post
Assistant Professor of Media Arts
In its ninth decade of providing access to the American dream through excellence in higher education, LIU is a multicampus, diverse, doctoral institution of higher learning. One of the largest and most comprehensive private universities in the country, the University offers more than 575 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree programs and certificates, and educates over 24,000* students in degree-credit and continuing education programs in Brooklyn, Brookville (LIU Post), Brentwood, Riverhead, and Rockland and Westchester (LIU Hudson). Other academic units include LIU Pharmacy (the Arnold & Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences), which prepares students for successful careers in the fields of pharmacy and health care; LIU Global, which provides a wide range of study abroad options at overseas centers in China, Costa Rica and India, and through programs in Australia, Ecuador, Peru, Taiwan, Thailand and Turkey; and LIU Online, which harnesses the latest technology to offer online and blended programs.
LIU’s 630 full-time faculty members provide outstanding instruction, which is supplemented by internships and cooperative education opportunities. The accomplishments of more than 186,000 living alumni are a testament to the success of its mission – providing the highest level of education to people from all walks of life. The institution also provides enrichment for students and the community through the world-class arts programming at LIU Tilles Center, NCAA Division I and II athletic teams and the nationally renowned George Polk Awards in journalism.
*This number includes high school students enrolled in one or more degree-credit courses.
The successful candidate should be prepared to implement new integrated undergraduate core curriculum, teach undergraduate courses in Electronic Media, Print/Electronic Journalism and Public Relations, including courses such as Web Design, Web Development, Flash Development, Multimedia Production, Social Media use and optimization, or computer assisted reporting. The ability to participate in the process of developing an undergraduate track in digital game development will be an asset, as will the candidate’s ability to teach and support the Master’s Degree in Digital Game Design with courses in sound, animation or design aspects of that program. Candidates should be familiar with a variety of digital video, audio and related multimedia technology and software (e.g. Flash, Final Cut Pro, Premiere, Avid, Illustrator Sound Forge and Reason. Expertise in HTML5, CSS and ActionScript is expected. Professional experience in the web/electronic media/or digital game design is a plus.
Terminal degree in Media Arts, Multimedia or Interactive Telecommunications (Ph.D. or M.F.A. preferred) with a minimum of three years of demonstrated teaching practice in addition to strong evidence of Assistant/Associate Professor scholarly/artistic publication is required.
Applicants for this position should submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae. Supporting materials will be solicited by request. Please send electronic applications to: bfowles@liu.edu; Barbara Fowles, Ph.D., Chair, Media Arts Department, LIU Post, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville, NY 11548-1300.
Review of applications for all positions will begin immediately and continue until they are filled.
LIU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Communication (Public Relations/Strategic Communication)
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is seeking an assistant professor in communication (tenure track) beginning in Fall 2012. The successful candidate will teach introductory and advanced courses in public relations/strategic communication and have an opportunity to develop new courses and teach at the graduate level. Excellence in teaching, commitment to a research agenda, willingness to participate in academic advising and other university service expected.
UW-Stevens Point is consistently ranked as one of the top 10 comprehensive public universities in the Midwest and the city of Stevens Point as one of the top 100 places to live. Located in the center of the state on the Wisconsin River, UWSP serves 9,500 students and employs about 1,200 faculty and staff.
Qualifications: Ph.D. in Communication (or related area) required for tenure; ABD considered for initial appointment. Ability to teach introductory and advanced public relations courses required. Ability to teach a social media course preferred. Experience in public relations and in teaching diverse student groups desirable.
Application Procedure: Send cover letter, vita, copies of transcripts, and full contact information for three references to: Dr. James M. Haney, Associate Dean/Division Head, 225 Communication Arts Center, Division of Communication, UW-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI 54481.
Application review begins March 26, 2012.
AA/EOE
January 31, 2012
Fayetteville State University
DEPARTMENT CHAIR. Fayetteville State University, a member institution of the 17-campus University of North Carolina system, and a historically Black university, seeks a visionary and highly innovative Chair to lead a relatively new Department of Communication. The Department Chair of communication manages an academic program in communication, the student newspaper, the debate team, and the Telecommunication Center. The Telecommunication Center includes the WFSS Public Radio Station, a student internet radio station, a student television station, and other communication facilities. The Department of Communication offers a B.A. in Communication with three tracks: Speech Communication, Mass Communication and Journalism. To obtain additional information about the department, please visit the website at http://www.uncfsu.edu/communication_ba/index.htm.
Fayetteville State University is located in Fayetteville, North Carolina which is the home of Fort Bragg and Pope AFB, and is within a two-hour drive of NC beaches and a one-hour drive of Raleigh-Durham-Chapel-Hill, NC, home of the Research Triangle Park and Duke University, NC State University, and UNC-Chapel Hill. Fayetteville enjoys a temperate climate and a low cost of living.
The Department seeks a candidate who will provide vision, leadership and management in the areas of resource allocation, grant funding, fund raising, faculty and staff development, education, creative endeavor, and scholarly research. Applicants must have a doctorate in Communication or closely related field, or a M.F.A in one of the three academic program areas (Speech, Mass Communication, or Journalism) and a record of excellence in teaching, research, and service commensurate with the rank of a tenured Associate or Full Professor. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience with administrative academic leadership, the acquisition of extramural funding, and the management of non-academic professional staff. The position start-date is August 1, 2012 and applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. The salary is highly competitive and will be commensurate with the credentials and experience of the applicants. Review of completed applications will begin on March 15, 2012.
To apply, please submit a cover letter of application (including a statement about your leadership philosophy and your unique qualifications to serve as the Chair of the FSU Department of Communication), a curriculum vita, all official graduate and undergraduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation from individuals who are familiar with the applicant’s employment history to: Dr. David E. Barlow, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Fayetteville State University, 1200 Murchison Road, Fayetteville, NC 28301-4298. Candidates must also submit an electronic application and attach curriculum vitae and letter of interest at http://www.uncfsu.edu/humres/vacancies.htm.
This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable).
Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Webster University
Dean, School of Communications
Webster University, the only Tier 1 private nonprofit university with campus locations around the world, welcomes nominations and applications for the position of dean of the School of Communications.
Reporting to the Provost and Senior Vice President, the dean serves as chief academic and administrative officer for the School, focusing on the goals of academic and operational excellence. The dean is responsible for planning, budgeting, program development, and personnel and provides overall leadership and strategic direction. The dean plays a vital role in assessing the School’s current programs and developing new programs as the field of communications continues to change.
The full leadership profile is available online at http://www.wittkieffer.com/position/webster-university/dean-of-the-school-of-communications/7958.
Inquiries, nominations, and applications can be directed to Webster’s consultants, Jon Derek Croteau and Robin Mamlet, at WebsterComm@wittkieffer.com.
This search will be conducted with the utmost respect for the confidentiality of candidates; references will not be contacted without the candidates’ prior knowledge and approval. Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Webster University is proud to be an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer – women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.
