Boston University, College of Communication

Position ID:
Boston University-College of Communication-ASSTTT_LAW [#28291]
Position Title: 
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor – Media Science - Communication Law and Policy
Position Type:
Tenured/Tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Boston, Massachusetts 02215, United States of America
Subject Area: 
Communications / Communications and Law Policy
Appl Deadline:
(posted 2024/09/04, listed until 2024/10/01)
Position Description:
   

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The Department of Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations at Boston University seeks to hire a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in the area of communication law and policy. We seek to recruit an individual conducting impactful research in the area of media and information policy research.

The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. or J.D. in communication or a related field, as well as an active program of research. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the potential to develop a national or international reputation as a scholar. Candidates for this position should have the capacity to teach and develop a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in BU’s media science degree programs including communication law and policy, as well as communication theory and social science research methods. In addition to teaching, this role will include mentoring students to achieve their educational and professional goals, and conducting service for the College of Communication and Boston University through participation in various committees.

Our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration, and upholds freedom of expression.

Established in 1947, the College of Communication (COM) at Boston University has three departments: Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations; Journalism, and Film and 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 communications professionals. The faculty represents a blend of award-winning scholars and award-winning practitioners. BU enjoys an international reputation and is a major R1 and AAU institution. 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 professional spheres.

DO NOT APPLY THROUGH THE BOSTON UNIVERSITY HR WEBSITE.

Interested applicants should provide a curriculum vitae, letter of interest outlining their research focus areas and teaching interests, and the names, titles and email addresses of three references.

Review of applicants will begin on October 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants may be sent via 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.

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Contact: Laura Cafasso, 617-353-3482
Email: email address
Postal Mail:
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
Web Page: https://www.bu.edu/com/