Hi everyone

I rarely post to this list serv, and hope that I am not violating a  list serv policy (if I am, please forgive me), but I need help and thought this list serv might be a good tool to use to communicate our need.  I’m asking you to do one of two things.  First, read this e-mail which provides some details about job openings and either consider applying or you may pass it on to any interested friend, colleague, or employee whom you feel meets and/or exceeds the listed job requirements.  Second, help us enhance diversity in advertising academics by helping me to get the message out.

 

We are presently searching for two tenured or tenure-track positions in five major teaching areas—newspaper journalism, magazines, photojournalism, broadcast news or advertising.  I need your help.  If you or someone you know is interested in one of these positions, would you please contact me or have them send their application to the address listed below.

 

In addition to expertise in one of those areas, candidates must be prepared to teach or assist in teaching our groundbreaking course in cross-cultural journalism, a requirement for all journalism majors.  The ability to teach other core courses, such as history of journalism or principles of American journalism, is a plus.  We are looking for someone with experience in advising student groups. An interest in cultures outside the United States could fit well with our ambitious international program and extensive worldwide contacts.

 

We need asst. or associate professors, and we are especially eager to receive applications from minority candidates. In order to do that we’re trying some new methods (newspaper articles, contacting agencies, and networking) in order to let minorities and women know about the job opening and our need for a diverse pool of applicants.  But what seems to be the most important variable is “word of mouth” referrals, or having respected people such as yourself telling others about our job opportunity.

 

Ph.D. or ABD is required.

 

Review of applications will begin February 15 and continue until the positions are filled.  Send letters of application, c.v., and a list of three references to Rene’ Rau, Missouri School of Journalism, 120 Neff Hall, Columbia, MO 65211.