[ecrea] Assistant Professor Openings, Emerging Media Studies, Boston University College of Communication

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, College of Communication, Emerging Media Studies

Tracking Code
    9263/F1713
Job Description

    Boston University's College of Communication invites applications 
for 2 Assistant Professor tenure-track positions in Emerging Media 
Studies. These positions will be part of an exciting new program at the 
College that focuses on emerging and social media in the context of the 
College's already strong programs in traditional media research. The 
program includes development of new M.A. and Ph.D. programs and a 
cross-unit Center for Mobile Communication Studies. These positions 
require a Ph.D. in Communication or related area at the time of hire, 
strong grounding in theory and research, teaching experience and a 
publication record. Candidates with potential to establish a funded 
research program are especially encouraged to apply.

    Areas of research of particular interest to the search committee 
include:

    (1) Mobile communication. Methodological sophistication is desired, 
especially in quantitative analysis of longitudinal behavioral data 
concerning political or interpersonal communication.

    (2) Big data. Quantitative analysis of human communication behavior 
related to emerging media technology. Skills sought include data mining, 
secondary analysis of large data sets, visual displays of quantitative 
information, and dynamic data mapping. The candidates should have 
previously connected these skills with substantive topics related to 
emerging media studies.

    (3) Creative behaviors of social media users. Rigorous social 
scientific analysis of user behavior related to co-creation and 
consumption of emerging media content. Of particular interest is the 
relationship between these activities and traditional media and/or 
social media entrepreneurship.

    Duties will include teaching courses in Emerging Media Studies and 
in the candidate's areas of expertise and the opportunity to serve as 
assistant director of the Center for Mobile Communication Studies. 
Incumbents will be expected to conduct an active program of research 
consistent with Boston University's standing as a Research I University 
and member of the AAU. Salary is dependent on qualifications. The 
positions are subject to available funding.
Required Skills

    These positions require by start date a Ph.D. in Communication or a 
related area, with strong grounding in theory and research, teaching 
experience and a publication record.Boston University is an Equal 
Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer

    DO NOT APPLY THROUGH THE BOSTON UNIVERSITY HR WEBSITE.

    Consideration of applicants begins October 1, 2013 and will 
continue until positions are filled.

    Applicants should submit a vita, cover letter and the names, 
addresses, emails and telephone numbers of at least four references to:

    Maureen Mahoney (E-mail: (maclark /at/ bu.edu))

    Boston University College of Communication

    640 Commonwealth Avenue

    Boston, MA 02215 USA

    Tel: 617-353-8023

    Fax: 617-353-3405


Job Location
    Boston , Massachusetts, United States
Position Type
    Full-Time/Regular

Salary
Competitive

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Dr. Jacob Groshek
Assistant Professor of Emerging Media
Boston University
617-353-6421
jgroshek.com

Division Head, CTEC / AEJMC
Visiting Scholar, IAST





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