California Polytechnic State University
Assistant Professor of Communication Studies - Mass Communication and Media Prod
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California, us, 93403
Assistant Professor of Communication Studies - Mass Communication and Media Production (25/26)
Apply now
Job no:
542374Work type:
Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-TrackLocation:
San Luis ObispoCategories:
Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Communications/Journalism, On-site (work in-person at business location)The Communication Studies Department in the College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is seeking applications for a full-time, academic-year, tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin September 11, 2025. Area of Specialization (AOS): Mass Communication and Media Production. Areas of Concentration (AOC): strategic and/or crisis communication; legacy media; new media, including social media and AI; narratives and storytelling; or social movements and advocacy.We are seeking applicants with an earned or nearly completed doctorate in Communication Studies, Media Studies, or a closely related field. Preference is for quantitative methodologies. The ideal candidate will have a combination of university-level teaching experience and research potential.Primary teaching duties would include courses in Media Studies and Media Effects. Additional teaching responsibilities may include classes in Communication Theory, Quantitative Research Methods, Technology and Human Communication, and Public Speaking. The successful candidate will also be expected to develop at least one course related to media production that aligns with the department’s current curriculum as well as the candidate’s expertise. Non-instructional duties include engaging in productive research and scholarship, service, and academic advising and mentorship of undergraduate students.Interested applicants should complete the online faculty application at
http://jobs.calpoly.edu/
and submit it to Requisition #542374. Review Begin Date: 11-8-2024.Anticipated Hiring Range: $90,276- $98,244/year, $7,523- $8,187/month (Note that hiring level will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate.)Although Cal Poly is primarily a teaching university, our faculty are expected to balance teaching with an active program of research/professional development (including publication), student supervision and advising, and participation in service activities at the department and college/university level. The typical teaching load is 12 units (three courses) per quarter, with a reduction in course load in each of the first two years to help new faculty establish an active program of research and professional development. Cal Poly strongly values diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), especially in the classroom and among its areas of study.Required QualificationsPh.D. in Communication Studies, Media Studies or closely related discipline, earned or nearing completion (degree completion expected no later than August 2025)Demonstrated success in undergraduate teachingCompleted at least 1 graduate level coursework in mass communication, media studies, media effects, and/or media productionRecord of scholarship in mass communication or media effectsEvidence of potential for scholarly and/or creative achievement in AOC (see above)Documented experience implementing anti-racism, inclusion, diversity, and educational equity initiatives.Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English languagePreferred QualificationsDemonstrated university teaching experience in undergraduate media studies and/or media production coursesDemonstrated expertise in quantitative methodologies related to media effectsDemonstrated experience related to media productions and/or AOCs (see above)Potential for grant development in areas related to AOCWillingness to participate in interdisciplinary programs overlapping with AOC, including course development and possible program curriculum developmentDemonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teachingDemonstrated ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settingsDemonstrated experience working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environmentPreference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and those who bring professional capabilitiesSpecial ConditionsAll CSU employees are designated "mandated reporters" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. As a condition of your employment, you will be required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 and any subsequent amendments.Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment.Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive.How to ApplyTo apply, please visit
http://jobs.calpoly.edu/ , complete a required online faculty application and apply to Requisition #542374. Please upload the following required materials as part of the electronic application:Cover letterStatement of demonstrated commitment to DEI in teaching, scholarship, and/or serviceStatement of teaching philosophyEvidence of teaching effectivenessUnofficial transcripts showing highest degree earnedSample syllabi for media studies, media effects, or equivalent courseList of Cal Poly courses for which the candidate is qualified and interested in teachingEvidence of Research, Scholarship or Creative ActivitiesPlease be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses when completing the online faculty application. For full consideration apply by the REVIEW BEGIN DATE: November 8, 2024. Applications received after this date may be considered.Projected Start Date:
September 11, 2025Review Begin Date:
November 8, 2024. Applicants with complete files by the Review Begin Date will be given full consideration.For questions about the position please contact Megan Lambertz-Berndt (lambertz@calpoly.edu), search committee chair and associate professor, or Dr. Anuraj Dhillon (adhill06@calpoly.edu), department chair and associate professor, Communication Studies Department.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Apply now
Job no:
542374Work type:
Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-TrackLocation:
San Luis ObispoCategories:
Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Communications/Journalism, On-site (work in-person at business location)The Communication Studies Department in the College of Liberal Arts at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is seeking applications for a full-time, academic-year, tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin September 11, 2025. Area of Specialization (AOS): Mass Communication and Media Production. Areas of Concentration (AOC): strategic and/or crisis communication; legacy media; new media, including social media and AI; narratives and storytelling; or social movements and advocacy.We are seeking applicants with an earned or nearly completed doctorate in Communication Studies, Media Studies, or a closely related field. Preference is for quantitative methodologies. The ideal candidate will have a combination of university-level teaching experience and research potential.Primary teaching duties would include courses in Media Studies and Media Effects. Additional teaching responsibilities may include classes in Communication Theory, Quantitative Research Methods, Technology and Human Communication, and Public Speaking. The successful candidate will also be expected to develop at least one course related to media production that aligns with the department’s current curriculum as well as the candidate’s expertise. Non-instructional duties include engaging in productive research and scholarship, service, and academic advising and mentorship of undergraduate students.Interested applicants should complete the online faculty application at
http://jobs.calpoly.edu/
and submit it to Requisition #542374. Review Begin Date: 11-8-2024.Anticipated Hiring Range: $90,276- $98,244/year, $7,523- $8,187/month (Note that hiring level will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate.)Although Cal Poly is primarily a teaching university, our faculty are expected to balance teaching with an active program of research/professional development (including publication), student supervision and advising, and participation in service activities at the department and college/university level. The typical teaching load is 12 units (three courses) per quarter, with a reduction in course load in each of the first two years to help new faculty establish an active program of research and professional development. Cal Poly strongly values diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), especially in the classroom and among its areas of study.Required QualificationsPh.D. in Communication Studies, Media Studies or closely related discipline, earned or nearing completion (degree completion expected no later than August 2025)Demonstrated success in undergraduate teachingCompleted at least 1 graduate level coursework in mass communication, media studies, media effects, and/or media productionRecord of scholarship in mass communication or media effectsEvidence of potential for scholarly and/or creative achievement in AOC (see above)Documented experience implementing anti-racism, inclusion, diversity, and educational equity initiatives.Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English languagePreferred QualificationsDemonstrated university teaching experience in undergraduate media studies and/or media production coursesDemonstrated expertise in quantitative methodologies related to media effectsDemonstrated experience related to media productions and/or AOCs (see above)Potential for grant development in areas related to AOCWillingness to participate in interdisciplinary programs overlapping with AOC, including course development and possible program curriculum developmentDemonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teachingDemonstrated ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settingsDemonstrated experience working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environmentPreference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and those who bring professional capabilitiesSpecial ConditionsAll CSU employees are designated "mandated reporters" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. As a condition of your employment, you will be required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 and any subsequent amendments.Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment.Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive.How to ApplyTo apply, please visit
http://jobs.calpoly.edu/ , complete a required online faculty application and apply to Requisition #542374. Please upload the following required materials as part of the electronic application:Cover letterStatement of demonstrated commitment to DEI in teaching, scholarship, and/or serviceStatement of teaching philosophyEvidence of teaching effectivenessUnofficial transcripts showing highest degree earnedSample syllabi for media studies, media effects, or equivalent courseList of Cal Poly courses for which the candidate is qualified and interested in teachingEvidence of Research, Scholarship or Creative ActivitiesPlease be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses when completing the online faculty application. For full consideration apply by the REVIEW BEGIN DATE: November 8, 2024. Applications received after this date may be considered.Projected Start Date:
September 11, 2025Review Begin Date:
November 8, 2024. Applicants with complete files by the Review Begin Date will be given full consideration.For questions about the position please contact Megan Lambertz-Berndt (lambertz@calpoly.edu), search committee chair and associate professor, or Dr. Anuraj Dhillon (adhill06@calpoly.edu), department chair and associate professor, Communication Studies Department.
#J-18808-Ljbffr