The Department of Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations at Boston University seeks to hire a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor whose research advances communication theory with a specialization in media science.

Established in 1947, the College of Communication (COM) at Boston University is a large college with three departments: Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations; Journalism; and Film Television. COM’s student population exceeds 2,200 in its B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. programs. COM integrates a strong liberal arts core with a focus on preparing students for careers as communication professionals. The faculty represents a blend of award-winning scholars and award-winning practitioners. BU enjoys an international reputation and is a major R1 institution and AAU member. Located in the “hub of education” and a major media market, Boston University’s College of Communication offers prospective faculty members a wealth of opportunities for collaborative efforts in academic and professional spheres.

Required Skills

The Department of Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations believes that the cultural and social diversity of our faculty, staff and students is vital to the distinction and excellence of our research and academic programs. To that end, we are especially eager to hire a colleague who supports our institutional commitment to ensuring BU is an inclusive, equitable and diverse place where all constituents can thrive.

The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. in communication or a related field, as well as an active program of research in one of the following areas: political communication, health communication, or entertainment communication. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the potential to develop a national or international reputation as a scholar and bring both intellectual and experiential diversity to our existing faculty. The successful candidate must be able to effectively teach a social media analytics course. In addition, candidates will have the capacity to teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in BU’s media science program including classes in research methods, communication/media theory, political communication, and health communication. This person may also teach adjacent/relevant courses in emerging media, public relations, and advertising, as appropriate to their expertise. Duties include teaching two classes each semester, advising students, and serving on various service committees while producing significant, high-quality scholarship.

DO NOT APPLY THROUGH THE BOSTON UNIVERSITY HR WEBSITE.

Interested applicants should provide a curriculum vitae, a letter of interest and the names, professional titles and email addresses of three references.

Review of applicants will begin October 3, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled. Applications may be sent by surface mail or, preferably, by email (as a PDF document) to:

Laura Cafasso
mcadvpr@bu.edu
Administrator
Department of Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations College of Communication
Boston University
640 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215

BU conducts a background check on all final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions. The background check includes contacting the final candidate’s current and previous employer(s) to ask whether, in the last seven years, there has been a substantiated finding of misconduct violating that employer’s applicable sexual misconduct policies. To implement this process, the University requires a final candidate to complete and sign the form entitled “Authorization to Release Information” after execution of an offer letter.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Required Experience

The Department of Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations believes that the cultural and social diversity of our faculty, staff and students is vital to the distinction and excellence of our research and academic programs. To that end, we are especially eager to hire a colleague who supports our institutional commitment to ensuring BU is an inclusive, equitable and diverse place where all constituents can thrive.

The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. in communication or a related field, as well as an active program of research in one of the following areas: political communication, health communication, or entertainment communication. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the potential to develop a national or international reputation as a scholar and bring both intellectual and experiential diversity to our existing faculty. The successful candidate must be able to effectively teach a social media analytics course. In addition, candidates will have the capacity to teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in BU’s media science program including classes in research methods, communication/media theory, political communication, and health communication. This person may also teach adjacent/relevant courses in emerging media, public relations, and advertising, as appropriate to their expertise. Duties include teaching two classes each semester, advising students, and serving on various service committees while producing significant, high-quality scholarship.

DO NOT APPLY THROUGH THE BOSTON UNIVERSITY HR WEBSITE.

Interested applicants should provide a curriculum vitae, a letter of interest and the names, professional titles and email addresses of three references.

Review of applicants will begin October 3, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled. Applications may be sent by surface mail or, preferably, by email (as a PDF document) to:

Laura Cafasso
mcadvpr@bu.edu
Administrator
Department of Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations College of Communication
Boston University
640 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215

BU conducts a background check on all final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions. The background check includes contacting the final candidate’s current and previous employer(s) to ask whether, in the last seven years, there has been a substantiated finding of misconduct violating that employer’s applicable sexual misconduct policies. To implement this process, the University requires a final candidate to complete and sign the form entitled “Authorization to Release Information” after execution of an offer letter.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor