University of Alabama
Research Assistant Professor (Renewable Contract) – CIROH/AWI & CCIS
The University of Alabama (UA) seeks applications for a social scientist to join a growing team supporting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Cooperative Institute for Research to Operations in Hydrology (CIROH). The social scientist will bring to UA and CIROH expertise in social and behavioral sciences to work closely with CIROH researchers and NOAA operational professionals to design and implement mixed methods research studies seeking to understand risk perceptions, attitudes, behaviors, and preferences of users of hydrologic forecast information related to floods, droughts, and water quality. The social scientist will use surveys, focus group facilitation, interviews, stakeholder engagement, document analysis, desk research, and other methods to collect information. The social scientist will conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis of research results using statistical, visualization, modeling, and other analysis and synthesis tools. The social scientist’s activities will support translation of CIROH research into operations at the NOAA Office of Water Prediction (OWP), the National Water Center, and other operational endpoints.
The social scientist will receive a nine-month appointment (renewable contract) with workload split between CIROH, at 90%, and the College of Communication and Information Sciences (C&IS), at 10%; the social scientist will also be situated in one of the C&IS academic units: Advertising & Public Relations, Communication Studies, Journalism & Creative Media, or Library & Information Studies. The initial appointment for this position is expected to last three years (with potential for renewal); it is anticipated that this position will not carry a teaching load. The social scientist will: support and/or oversee research projects, in coordination with CIROH and NOAA/OWP collaborators; assume responsibility for monitoring, assessing, and supporting social science research projects being led by CIROH researchers; lead and/or make significant contributions to the planning and design of research and creative proposals and projects; develop, organize, and participate in meetings, discussion sessions, workshops, and seminars related to research project assignments; assist in short- and long-term planning for the CIROH social science research portfolio; and actively disseminate research and project findings.
The University of Alabama is the state’s flagship public university and offers a full course of academic programs and social life to its nearly 40,000 students. It is located in Tuscaloosa, a diverse city with a population of more than 115,000, and offers an excellent quality of life with many cultural events and attractions, outdoor activities, and multicultural resources and opportunities, as well as a reasonable cost of living.
CIROH, a partnership between NOAA and The University of Alabama, is a national consortium committed to advancing water prediction – the forecasting of streamflow entering water systems, extreme events such as floods and droughts, and water quality – and building community resilience to water-related challenges. CIROH scientists, from 28 different institutions – academic, government, and private – work to improve the understanding of hydrologic processes, operational hydrologic forecasting techniques and workflows, community water modeling, translation of forecasts to actionable products, and use of water predictions in decision making.
To apply, go to https://facultyjobs.ua.edu and provide the following:
- Cover letter highlighting how your experience and interests have prepared you to meet the minimum and/or preferred qualifications for this position.
- CV
- Names and contact information for three references.
Review of applications will begin June 14, 2024, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Questions regarding the search should be directed to the search chair, Matthew VanDyke at .
The University of Alabama is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and individuals from historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Terminal degree in social and behavioral sciences, geosciences, communication, education, meteorology, or other disciplines connected to the human dimensions of water forecasting.
- Technical ability to implement survey and interview research – including survey software – and data skills to compile, manage, and analyze study results.
- Potential for leading social science research projects.
- Potential for leading multidisciplinary research teams.
- Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and facilitation skills; positive attitude; proactive; strong written and verbal communication and organization skills.
Preferred Qualifications (considered after all minimum qualifications are met):
- Professional or research experience in risk communication.
- Professional or research experience in water and/or weather-related contexts.
- Ability and interest in applying data science.
- Experience working on multidisciplinary, complex projects with diverse groups.
- Evidence of or potential for attracting extramural funding.
- A record of research and extramural funding, or the potential for funding in the future, that connects to water issues.
Northwestern State University
Assistant/Associate Professor of Communication
Northwestern State University’s Department of New Media, Journalism, and Communication Arts in Natchitoches, Louisiana, seeks an applicant for a 9-month, tenure-tracked, full-time Assistant/Associate Professor of Communication position beginning Fall Semester 2024.
Academic rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will remain open until filled.
To Apply: Submit 1) a letter of application, 2) an updated CV, 3) official transcripts (if not from NSU), 4) Statement of Teaching Philosophy, and 5) a list of three professional references with complete contact information to: Amber Miley, Administrative Assistant of New Media, Journalism, and Communications Arts, Northwestern State University, at . For full consideration, completed applications should be received no later than June 15, 2024.
The successful candidate will be subject to a background check, as a condition of employment.
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION (FULL DISCLOSURE)
It has been, and will continue to be, the policy of Northwestern State University to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on job related standards and must comply with the principles of equal employment opportunity.
In keeping with this policy, the University will continue to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels the most qualified persons without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status. All personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, training, and education are administered without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status.
The University is committed to equal opportunity for student success by providing access to educational programs, tuition assistance, and social and recreational activities for all students without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status.
Additionally, the University provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.
Student complaints or inquiries related to Title IX should be directed to the office of – Director of Advocacy and Title IX Coordinator, Christie Price (318-357-6441), Room 223 Caspari Hall or email Employee Title IX issues should be directed to the Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email
In accordance with Section 35.106 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all participants, applicants, organizations, and interested individuals are advised and notified that the ADA Coordinator for Northwestern State University for facilities is the Director of University Affairs, Jennifer Kelly (318-357-4300), located in New Fine Arts, 104 Central Avenue, Ste. 102 or email For student academic services, contact the Director of Access and Disability Support, Randi Washington (318-357-5460) located in Room 108-C Watson Memorial Library or email For faculty/staff accommodations and services, contact Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email
*Inquiries regarding employment application status should be made to the individual receiving the application packet.
Department: New Media/Journalism, Northwestern State University Amber Miley at
Qualifications
- The successful candidate will be a generalist able to teach both introductory courses and upper- level courses
- Qualifications: At least Master’s degree in Communication and related field plus teaching experience required
- ABD considered but degree required by time of hire
Responsibilities
- Plans and teaches courses as assigned
- Maintains flexibility and willingness to teach in a variety of environments
- Prepares syllabi, instructional materials, coordinates lectures, tests, and evaluates
- Maintains highest possible standards of classroom instruction
- Regularly keeps office hours and maintains willingness to be receptive to students both in person
- and through email
- Actively provides services to the department and to the university
- Demonstrates willingness to learn and enhance professional skills through regular professional
- development and other activities appropriate to higher education faculty
- Stays updated on new information and developments in field of instruction
- Assists with curriculum development
- Actively participates in the department’s recruiting efforts
- Advises students
- Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Benefits
- Pay: $55,000–$73,000
Waseda University
Faculty of Political Science and Economics, Waseda University
Faculty Recruitment Information in Information Literacy/Media Literacy
The Faculty of Political Science and Economics at Waseda University invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured position in Information Literacy/Media Literacy to begin in the spring or fall of 2025 (or a mutually agreed later date).
Waseda University, founded in 1882, is a leading private research university located in central Tokyo. As part of its globalization efforts, the Faculty of Political Science and Economics (the “FPSE”) has been offering degree programs in English for both undergraduate and graduate students since 2010, in addition to degree programs in Japanese. The programs provide diverse and dynamic academic opportunities for talented students from all around the world.
- Affiliation
The Faculty of Political Science and Economics (FPSE), Waseda University - Field
Information Literacy/Media Literacy - Courses to be taught
The successful candidate will teach courses related to information literacy and/or media literacy, and seminars for both the School of Political Science and Economics (Undergraduate Program) and the Graduate School of Political Science (Master’s and Doctoral Programs) and other related courses in the FPSE. - Qualifications
(1) Applicants must have research achievements in fields related to information and media, including information literacy, media literacy, journalism, and media studies.
(2) Applicants must be capable of conducting education in close collaboration with the information and media industry, in order to equip students with the fundamental abilities to accurately comprehend the evolving information and media environment, and to effectively decode and encode information..
(3) Applicants must be able to teach the courses stated in “3. Courses to be taught” in both Japanese and English.
(4) Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree or expect to obtain it by the time of appointment.
(5) Teaching experience in relevant courses at the university level is desirable. - Number of positions available
One - Position rank and title
Professor (tenured), Associate Professor (tenured), Associate Professor (tenure-track), or Assistant Professor (tenure-track)The position rank is determined by such factors as the applicant’s academic and research record, as well as evaluation during the screening process. It will be made known to the applicant at the final interview with the FPSE’s senior dean and other executive committee members.General Idea of Tenure-Track Positions at the FPSE: (Detailed information will be provided after the second round of selection.)A tenure-track position at FPSE shall be appointed either as Assistant Professor (tenure-track) or Associate Professor (tenure-track), for three years in the first term, followed by two years of reappointment and an additional two years of reappointment, for a total of up to seven years.As a general rule, the interim review shall be carried out in the second semester of the third year (sixth semester) following the appointment and completed within the first three-year term on the tenure track. When a tenure-track faculty member passes the interim review, the first reappointment of two years shall be confirmed before the end of the initial appointment (three years).By default, the final review shall be carried out in the second semester of the fifth year (tenth semester) and completed by the end of the fifth year on the tenure track. When the tenure-track faculty member passes the final review, the faculty member will become a tenured faculty member from the following semester. The second reappointment of two years may be granted to a tenure-track faculty member who fails the final review. The tenure-track faculty member may request an interim review or a final review at any time in or after the second semester of the second year (fourth semester) following appointment.
If maternity and/or parental leave is taken before the end of the interim or final review, the period of the tenure-track faculty member may be extended by a period equivalent to the maternity and/or parental leave, subject to the approval of the University, provided that the total period of continuous service does not exceed 10 years.
If you have had an employment contract with Waseda University (regardless of job title) since April 1, 2013, and there is no period of at least six months without an employment contract with Waseda University at the scheduled start of this position, in principle, there is a limit to the duration of the employment contract. Therefore, the above may not be applied.
- Working conditions
・Salary, allowances, and commuting expenses are commensurate with qualifications and are based on Waseda University pay scales.
・The workplace will, in principle, be on a Waseda University campus.
・Scheduled working days and working hours (starting/finishing times and rest periods) are based on university regulations. The discretionary labor system for professional work will be applied to research work. Considering the nature of research work, working hours are at the discretion of each faculty member.
・Holidays
Holidays are Saturdays, Sundays, New Year’s holidays, legally recognized public holidays, and compensatory holidays appointed by the University for holding classes on public holidays and the anniversary of the University’s founding. Holidays prescribed as working days determined by the University in advance will be excluded. There may be cases where classes and other types of FPSE work will be scheduled on holidays. Employees may take compensatory holiday(s) for those occasions. For the academic calendar of the university, please see the URL below.
https://www.waseda.jp/top/en/about/work/organizations/academic-affairs-division/academic-calendar
・Leave
Leave is determined by the Labor Standards Act and other related laws, including days that are designated by the University as leave days.
・Social insurance
Pension, health insurance, labor insurance, and employment insurance are provided based on university regulations.
・Research Funding
Individual research allowance: 210,000 yen (per year)
Academic conference traveling subsidies: 90,000 yen (per year)
International academic conference traveling subsidies: 110,000 yen (per year)
Other competitive research funds are available at Waseda University.
・Retirement benefits
Retirement benefits will be paid to tenured Professors and tenured Associate Professors in accordance with university regulations.
No retirement benefits will be provided to Associate Professors (tenure-track) and Assistant Professors (tenure-track). However, if they continue to serve as tenured faculty members after the term as tenure-track faculty members, retirement benefits will be provided in accordance with university regulations. The period of service for calculating the retirement benefits of a tenured faculty member is counted from the date of appointment as an Associate Professor (tenure-track) or Assistant Professor (tenure-track). - Scheduled start of employment
April 1, 2025, or September 1, 2025 (or a mutually agreed later date) - Application procedure
All applications must be submitted via the following website: https://www.wasedapse.jp/en/fpse2/eng_input.phpOn the web application form, choose “Information Literacy/Media Literacy” in the “Application Category.”In “References,” please provide contact information for two referees. If the candidate makes it to the second stage, we will ask them to provide us with a letter of recommendation.Please prepare PDF copies of the following documents and upload each document to the relevant sections of “Application Documents.”
Please be sure to read the “Notes for using the Web Application Form” from the link below before filling in the Web Application Form.
https://www.waseda.jp/fpse/pse/assets/uploads/2020/01/20200128_Notes-for-using-the-Web-Application-Form.pdfTemplates for the cover letter and curriculum vitae are available from the following website: https://www.waseda.jp/fpse/pse/news-en/2024/05/01/21311/
1) Cover letter with your contact information
Download the prescribed form from the above website. Fill out the form and upload it to “(1) Application Form/Cover Letter.”
2) A curriculum vitae with a list of academic/research accomplishments
Upload it to “(2) Curriculum vitae with a list of academic/research accomplishments.” Use either a free format or the prescribed formats found on the website. Please put both curriculum vitae and academic/research accomplishments into a single PDF file when you use the prescribed formats.
3) A research statement
Either in Japanese (approximately 2,000 characters/kana) or English (approximately 1,000 words). Describe your past research and future research plans. The format is free.
Upload it to “(3) Additional application material 1.”
4) A teaching statement
Put the following(s) into a single PDF file and upload it to “(3) Additional application material 2.”
• A teaching philosophy in Information Literacy and/or Media Literacy, and (if applicable) teaching experience in the field. Either in Japanese (approximately 2,000 characters/kana) or in English (approximately 1,000 words). The format is free.
• The results of your course evaluation or a teaching award, and any other evidence of your teaching ability (if applicable)
5) Three major academic works
Put them together in a PDF file and upload the file to “(3) Additional application material 3.”
Should you wish to submit a hard copy of your work (books, book drafts, etc.), please send the material by registered mail to arrive on or before the application deadline. (Please note that items submitted will not be returned.)
The address is as follows:
Attn: Application for Faculty Position in Information Literacy/Media Literacy
Faculty of Political Science and Economics, Waseda University
1-6-1 Nishi Waseda, Shinjuku, Tokyo 169-8050 Japan
6) Summary of your three major academic works
Provide a summary of each work in approximately 600 characters/kana of Japanese or approximately 300 words of English. The format is free. Upload the summary to “(3) Additional application material 4.”
7) [Degree holder] Proof of the award of a Ph.D. degree (copy of a diploma or a certificate of degree conferral): Upload it to “(3) Additional application material 5.”[Degree candidate] A document/letter which confirms when a doctoral degree is expected to be awarded. Upload it to “(3) Additional application material 5.”
When uploading each file to the relevant sections, please title each file as follows. Please insert your last name where it says “YOURLASTNAME” in the below file names (e.g. 01_WASEDA.pdf).
When your application has been submitted successfully, you will receive an automatic reply titled “Notification of completion of registration (Waseda University)” to the email address you gave on the Web Application Form.
Please be sure to check that all the information you submitted and the documents you uploaded are shown in the email. - Deadline
The deadline is 1 p.m., August 29, 2024 (JST). - Recruitment process
There will be three stages to the recruitment process: 1) Shortlisting based on document screening. 2) An interview with members of the search committee, including a mock lecture and a research presentation. 3) An interview with the FPSE’s senior dean and the executive committee members.
The result of the recruitment process will be made known to the candidate. The schedule of the second stage, including travel and accommodation arrangements, will be made known to candidates who pass the first stage. - Inquiries
Inquiries should be made only by email. The address is as follows.
Waseda University is committed to enhancing diversity and inclusion. In all matters related to faculty recruitment and promotion, the University prohibits any form of discrimination on the basis of sex, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity, nationality, ethnicity, creed, and age.
Waseda University also aims to create an environment in which all members of the University are respected for their dignity and diverse values and lifestyles, and can fully develop their individuality and abilities, by providing various support services such as those for female researchers, childcare, nursing care, etc.
You can find more information about the support services here.
Support and Services: https://www.waseda.jp/inst/diversity/en/support/
Kent State University
The School of Media and Journalism at Kent State University
invites applications for
DIRECTOR, STUDENT MEDIA
The School of Media and Journalism at Kent State University invites applicants for Director of Student Media. We seek a visionary leader with the background and experience to position our award-winning operation for a new, multi-platform era.
The Director is charged with providing functional oversight of advertising, marketing, distribution, finance, and personnel, advising student content leaders and serving as a liaison to the Student Media Board. The Director oversees professional and student staff in Student Media, reports to the Director of the School of Media and Journalism, and serves on the School’s Faculty Advisory Committee.
Kent State Student Media is in the early stages of executing a cutting-edge strategic plan that emphasizes audience engagement across new and emerging distribution mediums, including social media, streaming video, streaming audio, and podcasts, while retaining ties to legacy newspaper, magazine, radio, and TV platforms. The plan is designed to enable Student Media to provide the best possible service to the university community, industry-standard training for students in a variety of media fields and protect the independent content decisions of students.
The Director will serve as the adviser to student leaders and staff for the university’s digital media brand, repositioning it as the primary distribution medium for student-produced content. The successful candidate will help select and coordinate efforts with advisers across all Student Media units, ensuring all students have access to professional mentoring and advising.
In addition, the Director:
- Serves as a non-voting member of the Student Media Board.
- Works collaboratively with student leaders to execute the Student Media strategic plan and updates key constituencies with a report on progress each semester.
- Works with the Director of the School of Media and Journalism and faculty to enhance and create co-curricular opportunities that align with the School’s Strategic Plan.
- Through the office staff, provides support services to Student Media units.
- Manages revenue and expenses; recommends and/or approves investments and equipment purchases; ensures the proper use and maintenance of all Student Media equipment.
- Serves as the public face of Student Media and cultivates positive relations with the university, community, and media industry leaders.
QUALIFICATIONS
Our ideal candidate would have a bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or a related field and have a minimum of five years’ experience in a professional or college/university media organization. Key competencies include leadership, digital media, and financial management experience. Our preferred qualifications include an advanced degree as well as experience with one or more of the following disciplines: Digital media production, electronic newsgathering/broadcast journalism, audience development, newswriting, still photography and design.
Other desired skills and abilities include:
- A keen understanding of market and audience trends facing media companies.
- Experience mentoring students.
- Knowledge of personal computer applications and digital content management systems.
- An understanding of relevant state and federal regulations and laws.
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication with the ability to adjust to students, university and external constituents.
- The ability to lead and manage collaborative decision-making processes.
The Chronicle of Higher Education identifies Kent State as one of the Great Colleges to Work For (2018). The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching ranks Kent State among the nation’s top public high-research universities, and U.S. News & World Report ranks Kent State in the coveted top-tier of Best Colleges (2019). Kent State is a comprehensive graduate and undergraduate, residential, Carnegie Doctoral Research Extensive University. It is located in Kent, Ohio, within 45 minutes of Cleveland, Akron and Youngstown. The university is the third largest in Ohio, with an enrollment on the Kent Campus of approximately 26,000 students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries.
Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer / Disabled / Veterans
APPLY
The position has an expected start in Summer 2024. To apply, visit our jobsite at: https://jobs.kent.edu and search for Position #998192 and upload the following items:
- Letter of interest
- Resume with a list of at least three references
Screening of applications will begin on May 21, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. For more information, please contact Emily Metzgar, Director, School of Media and Journalism, Ph: 330-672-2572 • Email: