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Open-rank Teaching Faculty Position in Strategic Communications

The Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications at Pennsylvania State University invites applications for an Open-rank Teaching Faculty position in strategic communications and social responsibility.

This is a non-tenure track, multi-year faculty position with appointment in the Department of Advertising and Public Relations, starting in Fall 2024.

Experience: The college is committed to providing students with the skills and knowledge to promote positive changes in our diverse world. We seek an experienced colleague who can engage students in developing campaigns that advance the wellbeing of individuals and diverse communities. The individual will play a key role in our newly launched Communication and Social Justice minor, an initiative designed to help students from across the university communicate their hopes for a more just world. The ability to teach skills courses across our Public Relations curriculum will be ideal. Other responsibilities for the position include advising student groups, and service to the university and community. Teaching will be both in-residence and online as the need arises.

Education: Candidates should possess a Master’s degree and have relevant experience in helping organizations use paid, earned, shared, and/or owned media to drive change. We particularly value experience in advocacy communication, corporate social responsibility, brand purpose, or ESG practices. A Ph.D. degree would be a plus. The successful candidate must complete all degree requirements by the appointment start date.

The Department of Advertising and Public Relations offers both residential and online degree programs. It is part of the Bellisario College of Communications, one of the largest accredited communications programs in the nation. The university and college have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff, and we encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups.

Application: Applicants must complete an online application and upload a cover letter, a current CV, and a list of at least three references. The deadline to submit applications is March 15, 2024.

Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, in addition to tuition discounts (75% discount for spouse and children), and paid holidays. Please visit http://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/benefits for more detailed information.

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CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: For more about safety at Penn State, and to review the Annual Security Report which contains information about crime statistics and other safety and security matters, please go to http://www.police.psu.edu/clery/, which will also provide you with detail on how to request a hard copy of the Annual Security Report.

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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Assistant Teaching Professor of Journalism (Broadcast)

The Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications at Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a non-tenure track faculty position in Journalism at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor.

Education and Experience: We are seeking a journalist with outstanding broadcast experience. A Master’s degree in Journalism or a related field is required. The ideal candidate will have superior skills and experience in broadcast news and be able to comfortably teach television reporting and production but will also have experience and interest in areas such as podcasting, multimedia creation, radio reporting, social media and data journalism. Active in professional organizations a plus.

The appointee will be a faculty member in the Department of Journalism, starting in Fall 2024.

The Department of Journalism is part of the Bellisario College, one of the largest accredited communication programs in the nation. The college has an active student media ecosystem and is home to the NewsLab at Penn State. Students and faculty routinely work together on impactful journalism projects that are published professionally and compete for industry awards. The university and college have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff, and we encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups.

Application: Applicants must complete an online application and upload a cover letter and current CV. Review of applications will begin on March 11.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, in addition to tuition discounts. Please visit https://hr.psu.edu/2022-benefits for more detailed information.

The University Park Campus is set in State College, a university town located in the heart of central Pennsylvania. State College offers a vibrant community with outstanding recreational and cultural activities, a low crime rate and excellent public schools. The campus is within a half-day drive of Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York City and Pittsburgh. For more information, visit http://www.bellisario.psu.edu/.

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CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: For more about safety at Penn State, and to review the Annual Security Report which contains information about crime statistics and other safety and security matters, please go to http://www.police.psu.edu/clery/, which will also provide you with detail on how to request a hard copy of the Annual Security Report.

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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Bellisario Professor of Practice in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

The Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications at Penn State seeks an outstanding faculty member, who brings a strong record of professional experience, for the Bellisario Professor of Practice in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

The appointment will begin in Fall 2024, in the Bellisario College’s Department of Telecommunications and Media Industries.

Experience: The successful candidate will possess extensive experience and a reputation for entrepreneurship and innovation in the media, telecommunications, information, advertising/strategic communications, or Internet industries. The candidate will have a high-level entrepreneurship record spanning a decade or more, including leadership, product development, and fundraising for business start-ups, new product launches, and innovations.

The candidate will be able to strengthen partnerships between professionals and academics; will be able to guide student innovation teams, teaching and inspiring them to excel while adhering to the highest ethical standards; and will be firmly committed to preparing future generations of media entrepreneurs for the challenges in this rapidly changing industry. Teaching experience preferred.

This position is a 36-week full-time, non-tenure-line academic appointment funded for five years, with a strong possibility of renewal based on performance.

The College’s Statement on https://www.bellisario.psu.edu/current/diversity outlines its commitment to fostering a community where people and perspectives that reflect diversity are prized. The College encourages women and individuals from historically underrepresented populations to apply for this position.

The Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications is the largest nationally accredited undergraduate program in the country. More Bellisario students than in any other Penn State major take on further study in entrepreneurship. The College is home to four departments: Advertising/Public Relations; Film/Video and Media Studies; Journalism; and Telecommunications and Media Industries. Courses are offered both in-residence and online. The University Park Campus is set in State College, a university town located in the heart of central Pennsylvania. State College offers a vibrant community with outstanding recreational and cultural activities, a low crime rate and excellent public schools. The campus is within a half-day drive to Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York City and Pittsburgh.

Application: For more information, visit http://www.bellisario.psu.edu/ and https://cbicc.org/. Qualified candidates should submit a letter describing interest, a resume outlining background and experience, and the names of five references. Review of applications will begin March 15, 2024.

Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, in addition to tuition discounts (75% discount for spouse and children). Please visit http://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/benefits for more detailed information.

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CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: For more about safety at Penn State, and to review the Annual Security Report which contains information about crime statistics and other safety and security matters, please go to http://www.police.psu.edu/clery/, which will also provide you with detail on how to request a hard copy of the Annual Security Report.

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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COMM 260W News Writing Coordinator (Assistant Teaching Professor)

The Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications at Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a non-tenure track faculty position in journalism at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor.

Role: We are seeking a journalist with a passion for the fundamentals of the craft – writing, reporting, editing, to play a key role in our forward-thinking department, teaching and coordinating the content and classroom effectiveness of our primary news writing course, which is taught to about 400 students a year, both journalism and public relations majors.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for making students better in the basic skills of our profession, along with a background of extensive experience editing and leading journalists in a dynamic environment. Must be able to help students navigate change in the journalism industry and welcome the opportunity to create content effectively across platforms.

Education: A Master’s degree in Journalism or a related field is required. Reports to Journalism department head. Teaches three courses per semester.

The appointee will be a faculty member in the Department of Journalism, starting in Fall 2024.

The Department of Journalism is part of the Bellisario College, one of the largest accredited communication programs in the nation. The college has an active student media ecosystem and is home to the NewsLab at Penn State and the John Curley Center for Sports Journalism. Students and faculty routinely work together on impactful journalism projects that are published professionally and compete for industry awards. The university and college have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff, and we encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups.

Application: Applicants must complete an online application and upload a cover letter and a current CV. Review of applications begins March 11.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, in addition to tuition discounts. Please visit https://hr.psu.edu/2022-benefits for more detailed information.

The University Park Campus is set in State College, a university town located in the heart of central Pennsylvania. State College offers a vibrant community with outstanding recreational and cultural activities, a low crime rate and excellent public schools. The campus is within a half-day drive of Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York City and Pittsburgh. For more information, visit http://www.bellisario.psu.edu/.

Apply online at https://apptrkr.com/5021676

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: For more about safety at Penn State, and to review the Annual Security Report which contains information about crime statistics and other safety and security matters, please go to http://www.police.psu.edu/clery/, which will also provide you with detail on how to request a hard copy of the Annual Security Report.

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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Open-rank Tenure-Line Faculty in Media Management and Economics

The Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications at Penn State seeks an outstanding faculty member for an Open Rank Tenure-track position in Media Management and Economics.

The appointment will begin in Fall 2024, in the Bellisario College’s Department of Telecommunications and Media Industries.

Role: The successful candidate will teach courses in media management and economics at both graduate and undergraduate levels and perform research on the management and economics of the telecommunications and media industries, including local radio and television stations; broadcast, broadband and satellite networks; Internet content and service providers; wired and wireless telephone companies; social media; and other related media and entertainment industries. All approaches, including empirical, critical, and organizational, are welcome.

Education and Experience: A PhD in communications, media studies, economics, information sciences and technology, or other related fields is required. The successful candidate must complete all degree requirements by the appointment start date. Significant industry or professional experience is strongly preferred for Associate or Full Professor level.

This is a tenure-track position. The selected candidate may be placed at the Assistant, Associate, or full Professor levels.

Candidates hired at the Assistant Professor level should possess a terminal degree (such as PhD, JD, or EdD) and must have demonstrated ability as a teacher or researcher. Candidates at the Associate Professor level should possess the same qualifications as the Assistant Professor but must also provide evidence of an established reputation in scholarly and professional achievement. Candidates at the Professor level should possess the same qualifications as the Associate Professor but must also provide evidence of a substantial record of advanced research and of leadership in their field of specialization.

Candidates hired at the Assistant Professor level will have the opportunity to be considered for tenure after appropriate reviews during their probationary period. Candidates hired at the Associate Professor or full Professor level will be appointed with immediate tenure.

The College’s Statement on https://www.bellisario.psu.edu/current/diversity outlines its commitment to fostering a community where people and perspectives that reflect diversity are prized. The College encourages women and individuals from historically underrepresented populations to apply for this position.

The Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications is the largest nationally accredited undergraduate program in the country. The College is home to four departments: Advertising/Public Relations; Film/Video and Media Studies; Journalism; and Telecommunications and Media Industries. Faculty members in the Department of Telecommunications and Media Industries possess a blend of academic and professional credentials and have a strong record of research and teaching in telecommunications management, policy, and audiovisual production. Courses are offered both in-residence and online. The University Park Campus is set in State College, a university town located in the heart of central Pennsylvania. State College offers a vibrant community with outstanding recreational and cultural activities, a low crime rate and excellent public schools. The campus is within a half-day drive to Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York City and Pittsburgh.

For more information, visit http://www.bellisario.psu.edu/ and https://cbicc.org/. Qualified candidates should submit a letter describing interest, a resume outlining background and experience, and the names of five references. Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review https://police.psu.edu/annual-security-reports.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: For more about safety at Penn State, and to review the Annual Security Report which contains information about crime statistics and other safety and security matters, please go to http://www.police.psu.edu/clery/, which will also provide you with detail on how to request a hard copy of the Annual Security Report.

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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John and Ann Curley Professor of First Amendment Studies

The Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications at Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Journalism with the rank of Professor.

Education: A Juris Doctor or PhD in Communications, Political Science or related fields is required. The successful candidate must complete all degree requirements by the appointment start date.

Experience: We are seeking a candidate to fill an endowed chair, the John and Ann Curley Professor of First Amendment Studies. This candidate will teach and lead research relevant to the First Amendment, particularly as it pertains to the practice of journalism, and the defense of journalists and their work.

We are seeking someone with experience, expertise and interest in fields such as: the Freedom of Information Act; the use and misuse of generative artificial intelligence; defending journalists from attack in the field and online.

The new Curley Chair will be expected to teach two courses per semester to undergraduates on law and mass communications, among other subjects, in addition to their own research and work with graduate students in the college.

Penn State Law (PSL) and the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications (COMM) offer a joint degree leading to a Juris Doctor (J.D.) and a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Media Studies. The successful candidate for the John and Curley Professor would serve as the liaison for COMM and be the Joint Degree J.D./M.A. Program Faculty Adviser.

The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with other faculty interested in First Amendment issues across departments in the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications and will be regarded as a thought leader nationally on press freedom issues.

The appointee will be a faculty member in the Department of Journalism, starting in Fall 2024.

The Department of Journalism is part of the Bellisario College, one of the largest accredited communication programs in the nation. The college has an active student media ecosystem and is home to the NewsLab at Penn State. Students and faculty routinely work together on impactful journalism projects that are published professionally and compete for industry awards. The university and college have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff, and we encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups.

Application: Applicants must complete an online application and upload a cover letter, a current CV. Review of applications will begin by March 11.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion inall ofits forms.We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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