Assistant Professor Position | FSU School of Communication

Job ID #42093

The School of Communication at Florida State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track, Assistant Professor position. The ideal candidate will have special skills in and take innovative approaches to researching, analyzing, and teaching social media. Areas of expertise may include social media campaigns, network analysis, large-scale data analytics, content analysis, or database management in a variety of contexts and from different perspectives (e.g., social marketing for health or environmental issues, advocacy, campaign planning, user behavior, implementation and evaluation).

Applicants should have a research agenda that fits within the broader research interests of the College of Communication and Information and the ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary environment. More information about the School can be found at: http://comm.cci.fsu.edu .

A completed Ph.D. in communication or a related discipline is required by the start of the appointment. Competitive applicants will have a demonstrated record of scholarly publication, evidence of effective teaching, and potential for externally funded research.

The person filling the position will be expected to teach in the undergraduate and graduate programs within the School, serve on School, College, and University committees, and advise students. It is also expected that the successful candidate will pursue contract and grant work.

FSU is an equal opportunity, equal access, affirmative action, pro-disabled and veteran employer: http://www.hr.fsu.edu/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf .

Applications must include (1) a letter detailing research and teaching interests, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) contact information for at least three professional references.

Please direct all inquiries about this position to Dr. Arthur Raney, Search Committee Chair, araney@fsu.edu. Application materials must be submitted via http://jobs.fsu.edu/ (Job ID #42093). Application reviews will begin on October 2, 2017 and will continue until the position is filled. The preferred starting date is August 2018.

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