Assistant Professor in Organizational Communication

The Department of Communication at the University of Kentucky invites applications for one full-time tenure track position at the rank of assistant professor in the field of Organizational Communication beginning August 15, 2015, pending final budgetary approval. A record of or potential for extramural funding and/or advanced statistical training is desirable. A Ph.D. in communication or a related discipline, evidence of excellence in teaching, and research and publication credentials commensurate with departments in RU/VH universities is required. Responsibilities include teaching two courses per semester, actively engaging in research, and participating on program and student committees.

The Department of Communication is a part of the College of Communication and Information with master’s and doctoral programs in communication, library and information science, and information, communication and technology. The College offers undergraduate programs in communication, journalism, media arts and studies, integrated strategic communication, and information, communication, and technology. The University has recognized Department faculty for their teaching excellence. The Department has an active research faculty with a consistent record of extramural funding. Research technology includes

• advanced web and handheld survey development,ukcampus_cropped
• custom web-data application development,
• “COMMTV”, a searchable, stream-able, television archive spanning 7 years,
• custom web-based coding system for efficient analysis of digital libraries,
• a 20-seat stadium-style theater for video stimuli presentation, and
• interpersonal and gaming/media effects interaction labs.

Faculty research specialties include interpersonal, mass, instructional, organizational, health, and risk and crisis communication. For information about the College and Department, visit http://ci.uky.edu/.



Lexington is in the center of the Bluegrass, an internationally acclaimed cultural landscape, and in close proximity to Louisville and Cincinnati. It is a community of 300,000 and is distinguished by its rating as one of the top 10 most educated cities in the nation (according to the U.S. Census), top 5 cities for young professionals (Kiplinger), top 3 mid-sized cities for lowest cost of living (KPMG LLP), and top 5 cities to raise a family (Forbes). More information on Lexington is available at http://www.visitlex.com and http://www.aceweekly.com

The University of Kentucky and the UK College of Communication and Information are strongly committed to increasing diversity in their community of students and faculty. Individuals with ethnically diverse backgrounds are actively encouraged to apply for this position. The University of Kentucky is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Contingent on final budgetary approval, salary for the position will be commensurate with experience.

Application Information

To apply, please email a (1) letter of application, (2) vitae with contact information for three references, and (3) evidence of teaching and research excellence by attaching three document files to [log in to unmask] Please address correspondence to Dr. Kevin Real, Search Committee Chair. Letters of reference will be requested from semi-finalists. Review of applications begins January 23, 2016 and continues until the positions are filled. Upon offer of employment, successful applicants for all positions may be required to pass a national background check as required by University of Kentucky Human Resources.

Contact:

Dr. Kevin Real, Search Committee Chair
University of Kentucky
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TENURE-TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR: ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNICATION

The Department of Communication and Journalism at the University of Maine seeks to hire a tenure-track assistant professor to conduct research and teach in the area of Environmental Communication. Expertise in the area of health related to the environment is desirable but not required. Tenure track faculty members engage in research, teaching and service activities. The successful candidate will be expected to advise bachelors, masters, and doctoral students and teach courses in quantitative and/or qualitative methods, environmental communication, and core courses that support our undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as develop and teach topical courses that support and extend our degree offerings. The teaching load for tenure track, full graduate faculty members is ordinarily two courses per term. The start date is September 1, 2015 for full-time academic year appointments.

Located on the northern border of beautiful Downeast Maine, the University of Maine, Orono, is the flagship campus of the University of Maine System and is the principal graduate institution in the state. It is the state’s land grant and sea grant university, enrolling nearly 12,000 students. The Department offers BA, MA, and PhD degrees. Further information about the Department and our activities can be found at http://cmj.umaine.edu/. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools in neighbourhoods where children can walk to school, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. The University of Maine is located just 60 miles from the beautiful Bar Harbor area and Acadia National Park and two hours from Portland, offering access to a wealth of outdoor activities and a thriving restaurant scene.

Qualifications: A completed Ph.D. in Communication, Mass Communication, or related field is required by the start date. Preference will be given to candidates with a record of high-quality teaching, scholarly productivity, collaborative work across and external to the University, participation on research teams with diverse disciplinary members, and success in obtaining external research funding.

How to Apply: Candidates submit a letter of application, complete vita, research sample, short teaching portfolio, and any additional evidence of collaborative work, interdisciplinary research experience, and grant success. All application materials with the exception of letters of recommendation must be submitted via HireTouch (http://umaine.hiretouch.com), "Apply For Position." You will need to create a profile and application. The three letters of recommendation should be submitted directly by their authors or a dossier service to the chair of the search committee:

Michael Socolow
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Lecturer

The Department of Communication and Journalism at the University of Maine seeks to hire a full-time lecturer to teach introductory courses in communication such as public speaking, interpersonal communication, and storytelling as well as a graduate pro-seminar in communication pedagogy. The successful candidate will be expected to supervise and train graduate teaching assistants (16 total) and to develop and teach courses that support and extend our degree offerings. The ordinary workload for this position is two-three for undergraduate courses, plus a one credit graduate course and supervisory responsibilities related to our teaching assistant program. The start date for the nine-month appointment is August 2015; new teaching assistant orientation begins the last week of August. Summer teaching opportunities are available.

Located in beautiful central Maine, the University of Maine, Orono, is the flagship campus of the University of Maine System and is the principal graduate institution in the state. It is the state’s land grant and sea grant university, enrolling nearly 12,000 students. The Department offers BA, MA, and PhD degrees. Further information about the Department can be found at http://cmj.umaine.edu/. The University of Maine is located just 60 miles from the Bar Harbor area and Acadia National Park and two hours from Portland, offering access to a wealth of outdoor activities and a thriving restaurant scene.

Qualifications: ABD required, completed PhD preferred, in Communication or related field by the start date. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in teaching assistant training and in administration/management.

How to Apply: Candidates submit a letter of application, complete vita, names and contact information of three references, teaching portfolio, and any additional evidence of teacher mentorship or supervisory experience. All application materials with the exception of letters of recommendation must be submitted via HireTouch (http://umaine.hiretouch.com), "Apply For Position."

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Review of applications will begin on January 15. Candidates with completed applications by this date are guaranteed full consideration.