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University Of Houston Invites Applicants To Teach In Journalism Sequence

The Jack J. Valenti School of Communication, University of Houston, invites applications for a full-time instructor, non-tenure track, to teach courses in the journalism sequence beginning in fall 2015. The instructor will teach courses in reporting and writing with an emphasis on multimedia storytelling and digital journalism. The instructor will prepare student journalists to publish stories in the student newspaper and work closely with the Houston Chronicle and the student internship program. Significant professional journalism experience is greatly valued. Previous teaching experience is highly desired. A successful candidate must have a master’s degree in a related field.

Approximately 360 of the 1,800 majors specialize in print or broadcast journalism, another 370 specialize in media production, and 15 graduate students are pursuing a concentration in mass communications.

The Valenti School prides itself for its role in working with a diverse student population. Our student majors are 23 percent African-American, 21 percent Latino, 9 percent Asian-American and 3 percent international. The University of Houston strives to develop a deep understanding of and respect for diversity among students and colleagues. Therefore, we welcome candidates who may contribute to the diversity in the Valenti School and the University of Houston.

The University of Houston is the flagship campus of a state-assisted system that enrolls 50,000 students in a vibrant city, which has a world-class Medical Center, a robust arts community, professional sports and destination commercial shopping centers. Houston is known as a world capital for petroleum exploration, the headquarters location for multi-national corporations, and an international hub for shipping, railroad and aerospace activity. The university and the city encourage an entrepreneurial approach to new technologies – especially biotechnology – and are receptive to creative communication solutions in an urban environment. The Chronicle of Higher Education named the University of Houston as one of the best places to work in 2011, and U.S. News & World Report listed UH as the No. 2 most racially/ethnically diverse university in the nation. UH has been designated by the Carnegie Foundation as a Tier One public research university.

Review of applications will begin 12/15/14. Send letter of application, CV, three letters of recommendation, and official transcripts to:

Beth Olson, Ph.D.
Director, Valenti School of Communication
101 Communication Building
University of Houston
Houston, TX 77204-3002
bolson@uh.edu

The University of Houston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Cronkite School Assistant Professor Data Analytics

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Assistant Professor – Data Analytics and Audience Engagement

The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University is seeking an assistant professor of data analytics and audience engagement to teach and conduct research in this growing area.

The Cronkite School, located on ASU’s Downtown Phoenix Campus in the nation’s 11th largest media market, is a global leader in professional and innovative digital news media education. The school champions a “teaching hospital” model of journalism education. It is the home to a dozen immersive professional programs and operates Arizona PBS, one of the nation’s largest public television stations which reaches 1.9 million households across 80 percent of the state.

Required qualifications are a Ph.D. with an emphasis on multivariate statistical analysis, analytic tools and software. The ideal candidate will have a background in digital audience data, measurement and analytics strategy and their use to engage audiences and create new digital products.

The Cronkite School offers Bachelor of Arts, Master of Mass Communication and Ph.D. degrees. The school is accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication. ASU is a large Research I institution.

Over the last six years the Cronkite School added more than 20 top journalists and scholars to the faculty. The school’s professional programs including those in Phoenix, Washington and Los Angeles immerse students in the practice of digital journalism.

Application deadline: Dec. 15, 2014, or if not filled, the first of each month thereafter until the search is closed.

Application procedure: Materials must include 1) a current curriculum vita; 2) a letter outlining employment history, educational philosophy, scholarly research or creative interests and a description of how the applicant’s experiences will benefit the Cronkite School; and 3) names, positions and telephone numbers of three academic or professional references.

Submit materials via email to:  cronkitejobs@asu.edu

Attn: Marianne Barrett, Ph.D.
Senior Associate Dean, Louise Solheim Professor
Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
555 N. Central Ave., Suite 302
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. More detailed information can be found at https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html and https://www.asu.edu/titleIX/.

Senior Scholar Job Opening at Texas Tech

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Associate / Full Professor in Journalism and Electronic Media

Job Description:

The Department of Journalism & Electronic Media in the College of Media & Communication at Texas Tech University seeks a senior scholar in journalism and/or electronic media. We seek a colleague who will strengthen the department’s scholarly reputation by maintaining an active research agenda and mentoring junior faculty members and doctoral students. Candidates must have an earned Ph.D., qualify for the rank of Associate or Professor, and be eligible for tenure. They also will be expected to conduct research and teach graduate and undergraduate courses in at least one of the following areas: visual communication, journalism, interactive storytelling, mobile and/or social media.  Preferred qualifications include professional experience in at least one of the following areas: media writing, reporting, media production, media management, social media or experience in other media industries. We value well-rounded candidates committed to effective teaching, scholarly research, and academic and professional service.  Preference will be given to those with a demonstrated research program capable of attracting external funding and publishing in refereed journals.  The successful candidate will need to be approved for expedited tenure and promotion at Texas Tech University.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.  A complete description is available at http://www.depts.ttu.edu/comc/employment/. Apply on-line at http://careers.texastech.edu/.  You will be asked to provide a curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, a list of three references with complete addresses and phone numbers, and a letter of application describing your research agenda and teaching experience.  The Requisition Number for the position is 1739BR.

The search committee is headed by Robert Peaslee Ph.D., Interim Chair, Department of Journalism & Electronic Media. Questions may be addressed to him at robert.peaslee@ttu.edu or 806-834-2562. As an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, Texas Tech University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. We actively encourage applications from all those who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community at Texas Tech University. The university welcomes applications from minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and dual-career couples.

CFP: AEJMC MIDWINTER CONFERENCE 2015

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AEJMC MIDWINTER CONFERENCE 2015, March 6-7, 2015

Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Oklahoma

General Call for Paper Abstracts and Panel Proposals

The AEJMC Midwinter Conference is an annual forum for the presentation of research and debate in areas relevant to the 10 AEJMC groups (divisions, interest groups and commissions) sponsoring the event. The conference provides a platform for presentations and extended discussions in a relaxed setting.

The upcoming conference is scheduled for March 6-7, 2015 at the Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication (University of Oklahoma) in Norman, Oklahoma. Conference participants will be able to enjoy the College’s state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, as well as many winter diversions outside the conference activities, including world-class museums and art galleries.

Paper abstract submissions: Authors are invited to submit research paper abstracts of between 600 and 800 words (word count excludes author information and references). Abstracts should give a clear sense of relevant literature, research objectives, methodological approach, stage of research project (conceptual, data gathering, data interpreting), findings and conclusions.

Submissions should be made by e-mail to the midwinter chair (from the list below) of the group authors wish to submit to. Note that authors can submit any specific paper abstract to only one participating group – submitting the same paper abstract to several groups will result in disqualification and withdrawal from the review process. Do not submit full papers.

Authors of accepted papers will be notified by mid-January 2015. Papers presented at the midwinter conference are also eligible for presentation at the AEJMC national convention in August. Authors are encouraged to use the midwinter conference as an opportunity to get feedback on their research to improve and finalize it for submission to the national conference.

Authors of accepted abstracts must submit complete papers (not exceeding 30 pages) to the discussant of their conference session at least two weeks before the midwinter conference. The midwinter chair for the relevant group will send authors the names and contact details of the discussant for their session.

At least one author of each accepted paper must register and attend the conference to present the paper. Failure to register by the deadline will result in authors’ names and papers being removed from the program. NO onsite registration will be available.

Panel submissions: In addition, the organizers are also inviting panel proposals. These proposals should be sent to the midwinter chair of the particular division or group they wish to present the panel to. Panel submissions should include the panel title, a description of the session’s focus, the issues to be discussed, and a list of panelists (potential and confirmed), including affiliation. Panel proposals should not exceed two double-spaced pages.

Submission format: All submissions (for paper abstracts and panels) should include the name(s) of the author(s) or panel organizer(s) on the title page only. The title page should also include the author or lead author’s (or organizer’s) mailing address, telephone number and e-mail address. The title should be on the first page of the text and on running heads on each page of text. Authors should e-mail their abstracts or proposals as attachments (saved with the author’s last name as file name) in a standard word-processing format (preferably Word or RTF) to the relevant midwinter chair. Authors must ensure that they remove any identifying information from their document (with the exception of the title page).

Deadline: All submissions should reach the appropriate group’s midwinter chair by noon, December 1, 2014.

The University of Oklahoma is located in Norman, 20 miles south of Oklahoma City, with easy access to the Will Rogers World Airport. Details on conference registration, hotel accommodation and airport transportation will be available at http://www.ou.edu/gaylord.

For more information, please contact Elanie Steyn, Conference Site Host (elanie@ou.edu).

AEJMC 2015 Midwinter Chairs

Communication Technology Division

Jessica E. Smith (jessica.smith@acu.edu)

Commission on the Status of Women

Candi Carter Olson (ccartero@gmail.com)

Cultural and Critical Studies Division

Madeleine Esch (madeleine.esch@salve.edu)

Entertainment Studies Interest Group

Amy Carwile (acarwile@tamut.edu)

International Communication Division

Ammina Kothari (ammina.kothari@rit.edu)

Mass Communication & Society Division

Jay Hmielowski (jay.hmielowski@gmail.com)

Kelly Kaufhold (kellykaufhold@gmail.com)

 

Media Management and Economics Division

Charlene Simmons (Charlene-Simmons@utc.edu)

Minorities and Communication Division

Riva Brown (rrbrown@uca.edu)

Participatory Journalism Interest Group (PJIG)

Anne Hoag (amh13@psu.edu)

Visual Communication Division

Matt Haught (mjhaught@gmail.com)

Name Change Vote Outcome

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It’s official, in a vote of 27-3 the division has approved changing the division’s name from Media Management and Economics (MMEC) to Media Management, Economics, and Entrepreneurship (MMEE).

CFP: Special Issue of Newspaper Research Journal

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The Newspaper Research Journal has issued a call for submission for a special issue on Media Entrepreneurship and the Changing Journalism Landscape.

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Have You Voted on the Name Change?

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Have you recorded your vote about changing the division’s name from Media Management and Economics (MMEC) to Media Management, Economics, and Entrepreneurship (MMEE)?

If you have already voted, thanks!

If you have not voted, please follow the link below to record your vote.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1IhqO3mP1DS2NzPn2fmfJjLNFJLEPYpDHbMQUsQHAoLA/viewform?usp=send_form

Voting ends on Thursday Oct 9th.

You can learn more about the name change issue at: https://mmedivision.wordpress.com/2014/08/25/mme-name-change-proposal/