[ecrea] Visiting Assistant/Associate Professor in Journalism and Communication, University of Oregon

Visiting Assistant/Associate Professor in Journalism and Communication 
(Media Studies) -- 2 positions

For additional information, visit 
https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/4051

Posting 14108AB
School of Journalism and Communication
University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon, USA

The University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication seeks 
two outstanding Visiting Assistant/Associate Professors to join our 
faculty, carry out scholarly research, and teach in both our 
undergraduate and graduate programs. The ideal candidates will have a 
track record of research and university teaching experience in the field 
of media studies and share our demonstrated commitment to working 
effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. 
Only candidates with the Ph.D. degree in relevant fields will be considered.

We seek colleagues with strong research and teaching interests in areas 
such as

   * Media Ethics
   * Communication Law
   * Gender, Media, and Diversity
   * International Communication
   * Media and Society
   * Media History

Candidates with expertise in ethics and/or law and research interests in 
new media are especially encouraged to apply. An ability to teach across 
the areas listed above is also particularly valued. New faculty will 
teach and advise in our Media Studies area, which includes the School's 
core context courses (listed above) in large-lecture format at the 
undergraduate level and seminar format at the upper-division 
undergraduate and graduate levels. These courses are required of all 
students in our four areas of concentration: Advertising, Journalism, 
Public Relations, and Media Studies. New colleagues will also teach and 
advise in our master's and doctoral programs in Media Studies.

We invite applications from qualified candidates who share our 
commitment to a diverse learning and work environment.  Employment 
begins September 16, 2014.  To ensure consideration, please submit 
application materials by June 4, 2014. The position will remain open 
until filled. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, 
CV, teaching portfolio (link to online is fine) and three letters of 
recommendation to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/4051

The only comprehensive accredited journalism program in the Pacific 
Northwest, SOJC offers majors in advertising, journalism, media studies 
and public relations; Honors Program; and Media Studies minor; and 
supports the interdisciplinary Cinema Studies major and Multimedia 
minor. The school offers Ph.D. and M.A. degrees in Media Studies and 
professional M.A. degrees in Journalism, Multimedia Journalism and 
Strategic Communication. The school began implementing an innovative 
undergraduate curriculum in 2009, moved into state-of-the-art facilities 
in January 2013, is launching the Center for Journalism Innovation and 
Civic Engagement, and will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2016. With 
more than 2200 students, SOJC is one of six professional schools at UO 
and UO is a Research I member of the American Association of Universities.

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 
institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the 
ADA.  The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and 
does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including 
veteran and disability status.