The Department of Film-‐Video and Media Studies at Penn State, University Park is seeking candidates with the ability to contribute to the broad intellectual and creative life of an interdisciplinary media studies program. This tenure-track assistant professor position in international communication will start August 2015.
Candidates should have demonstrable research interest and teaching expertise in international communication and related topics (e.g., comparative media systems). To that end, experiential knowledge in the form of grounded research exposure and/or an extended period living outside the US is advantageous. Applicants with geopolitical expertise related to the regions/countries within Central/South America or the Middle East are particularly encouraged to apply.
Required: An earned Ph.D. in Mass Communication, Media Studies, or a related field is preferred, although ABD status will be considered.
To Apply:
Candidates must electronically submit:
- a letter of application
- a curriculum vitae detailing teaching and research/creative experience
- the names of three to five references.
All candidates should request letters from three references to be sent directly to Tasha Smith, at tce105@psu.edu.
Applications received by October 31, 2014, will be assured of full consideration; however, all applications will be considered until the position is filled.
For more information about this opportunity, check out Penn State’s Faculty Job Announcements.
