Benedictine University
Communication Arts- This is a new program that emphasizes writing and production skills for the mass media, along with a theoretical understanding of the media’s function within society. The candidate should be a communications generalist with the ability to teach courses in video and print production, at the beginning and advanced levels, as well as writing and theory classes in mass media. Part of the individual’s load will include supervising and working with campus media. QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in Communications or related field required; teaching and/or professional experience preferred.
Application Deadline: Positions open until suitable candidates are found. Review of applications will begin February 1, 2013. Start date is July 15, 2013.
Application Process: Submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, research philosophy which includes a 3-5 year outline of professional and scholarly development plans, contact information for three professional references, and a copy of your transcripts. Official transcripts and three professional letters of recommendation (preferably one of which addresses teaching effectiveness) will be required of finalists on or before campus visits. Applicants should submit required materials through Academic Jobs Online at http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/Benedictine%20University. Any questions should be directed to: Dr. Mick Carroll, Dean Benedictine @ Mesa mcarroll@ben.edu or 602.888.5506. E.O.E.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
ASSOCIATE OR FULL PROFESSOR OF ADVERTISING
REVISED AND EXTENDED
Applications are invited for a full-time position in the Charles H. Sandage Department of Advertising in the College of Media at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. This is a tenured 9-month academic year appointment at the Associate Professor or Full Professor level.
We are looking for an outstanding scholar, teacher, and mentor to join our department. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Advertising, Marketing, Communication or related field, a recognized national or international program of research, and an outstanding ability to teach effectively at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.
We offer B.S. and M.S. degrees in advertising. Opportunities also exist for teaching and advising in the Institute for Communication Research (ICR) doctoral program in the College of Media. We have approximately 700 undergraduates, 30 M.S. project and thesis students, and 43 Ph.D. students in the ICR.
The Department of Advertising at the University of Illinois was established in 1959 by Charles H. Sandage, considered by many to be the “father of advertising education.” Today, the Charles H. Sandage Department of Advertising celebrates Sandage’s legacy and his vision with a program that is broad enough that students learn critical, analytical and problem-solving skills, yet is also professionally relevant. Our faculty incorporates these values in teaching and scholarship that is focused on understanding, evaluating and communicating the many facets of advertising.
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The position will begin on August 16, 2013. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Candidates should create a candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload a cover letter, curriculum vita/resume and the names, e-mail addresses and phone numbers of three professional references. All requested information must be submitted for an application to be considered complete.
Full consideration will be given to applications received by February 15, 2013. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date. The review will continue until the position has been filled. For further information regarding application procedures, please contact Jane Dowler at dowler@illinois.edu or 217-333-2351.
The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity (www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu).
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Dean, College of Mass Communication and Media Arts
SIU Carbondale has available the position of Dean of the College of Mass Communication and Media Arts beginning July 1, 2013. The successful candidate must possess an earned terminal graduate degree in an appropriate discipline in the College; an outstanding publication record and an extensive record of success in securing external funding; a distinguished record of teaching, research, and service consistent with the expectations of a tenured Professor at a Research University: High Research Activity; academic administrative experience and leadership skills at the level of department chair or other academic leadership position of similar responsibility; experience in budget, planning, personnel, student matters, promotion and tenure review, program reviews or specialized accreditations. Applicants must also demonstrate excellent organizational and communication skills; the ability to articulate effectively the College’s mission to students, faculty, alumni, external funding agencies, and other decision-making bodies; demonstrated ability to develop and sustain collegial and productive relationships with on- and off-campus constituencies, funding sources, and fundraising sources on behalf of the College; and a commitment to high standards in education, cultural diversity, and equal opportunity.
This is a security-sensitive position. Before any offer of employment is made, the University will conduct a pre-employment background investigation that includes a criminal background check.
Applications must be received in the Provost office by close of business (4:30 pm) January 15, 2013.
Interested applicants (nominations will be accepted) must submit letter of application addressing qualifications, a current curriculum vita, a personal vision statement for the position, and the names, addresses, phone number, and email address for five references to: Dean, College of Mass Communication and Media Arts Search, Office of the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Attn: Melba Ziegler, Anthony Hall Room 125, Mail Code 4305, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 1265 Lincoln Drive, Carbondale, IL 62901, Telephone: 618-453-5744, Email: mziegler@siu.edu. Electronic submissions are preferred. For more information: www.siu.edu/jobs.
SIU Carbondale is an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.
University of Illinois
Department of Computer Science
Associate or Full Professor
The Departments of Computer Science (CS) and Advertising (ADV) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invite applications for a joint faculty position in Computational Advertising. This novel position is part of a new multi-year Strategic Excellence Hiring Program at Illinois that focuses on: (a) Information, Technology and Society, (b) Human Health and Wellness, (c) Energy and Sustainability, and (d) Culture, Communication, and Global lssues. We seek candidates with CS skills in areas such as “big data”, data-mining, or algorithmic game theory, and with advertising interests or experience in areas such as online /contextual advertising, digital privacy, behavioral targeting, and social media analytics. Applications are encouraged from candidates whose research programs are in traditional as well as in nontraditional areas that would support novel research and teaching across the emerging discipline of Computational Advertising. Each department is engaged in exciting new and expanding programs for research, education, and professional development, and each has strong ties to industry, across a wide landscape of technology and media partners.
This is a tenured 9-month academic year appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level. Applicants must have an earned Ph.D. or equivalent degree, recognized national or international program of research, and an outstanding ability to teach effectively at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, in both the CS and ADV departments. Successful candidates will be expected to carry out independent research and to perform academic duties associated with our B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. programs.
Faculty in the CS department carry out research in a broad spectrum of areas and are supported by world-class facilities, starting with our department’s home in the Siebel Center for Computer Science, and including collaborations with the National Center for Supercomputing Applications, the Coordinated Science Laboratory, the Information Trust Institute, and the Illinois Informatics Institute, as well as several industrial centers and programs that foster international collaborations. The CS department has one of the leading programs in the United States, granting approximately 200 B.S. degrees, 70 M.S. degrees, and 60 Ph.D. degrees annually. The Department of Advertising, the first such academic department in the country, was established in 1959 by Charles H. Sandage, considered to be the father of advertising education. Today, the top-ranked department celebrates Sandage’s legacy with scholarship and teaching focused on understanding, evaluating and communicating the many facets of advertising. Approximately 150 B.S. degrees and 20 M.S. degrees are granted annually. Faculty can also teach in the Institute for Communications Research (ICR) doctoral program in the College of Media.
In order to ensure full consideration by the Search Committee, applications must be received by January 15, 2013. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications. Preferred starting date is August 16, 2013, but is negotiable. Applications can be submitted by going to http://jobs.illinois.edu and uploading a cover letter, CV, research statement, and teaching statement, along with names of three references. For inquiry, please call 217-244-7949 or email HR@cs.illinois.edu.
Illinois is an Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity (www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu).
