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Position: Assistant Professor in Film Studies

The Department of Communication and Journalism, Auburn University, seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Film Studies to begin August 16, 2008. The successful candidate will have a record of scholarly research or show promise of attaining such, and will teach Introduction to Film Studies, History of the American Film Industry, History of International Cinema, and Film Theory & Criticism. The candidate should also have experience or interest in directing a film festival. The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements to work in the U.S. at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment. The candidate must be able to communicate effectively in English. Teaching load is negotiable.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in relevant Communication area (A.B.D. considered with completion of degree by August 16, 2008). Evidence of excellent teaching is required.
Application Procedure: Send letter of application, official vita, transcripts of graduate work, three letters of reference, and evidence of teaching effectiveness to:

Dr. Susan Brinson, Chair
Film Studies Search Committee
Department of Communication & Journalism
217 Tichenor Hall
Auburn University, AL 36849-5211
Send inquiries (but not applications) to: brinssl@auburn.edu

The search committee will begin reviewing applications March 17, 2008, and will continue until the position is filled.
The Department of Communication and Journalism comprises more than 800 undergraduate students and a master's program and is the largest department in Auburn University's College of Liberal Arts. The department offers a master's degree in communication.
Auburn is located in the East Central portion of Alabama between Montgomery, Ala., and Atlanta. Auburn is within easy access of a large variety of cultural and historical sites, activities, and events. The university itself is located on a lovely campus and is the largest in Alabama with an enrollment of more than 23,500 students.
Auburn University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

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Position: Assistant Professor in Visual Communication

The Department of Communication and Journalism, Auburn University, Alabama seeks applicants for a full-time, tenure track, assistant professor position in Visual Communication. The Department has 20 full time faculty members and is home to the largest number of majors in the College of Liberal Arts. Nearly 800 students major in one of the department's four sequences-Communication, Journalism, Public Relations and Radio-Television-Film. Auburn, "the loveliest village on The Plains," is located in central Alabama, 110 miles southwest of Atlanta and 110 southeast of Birmingham.
Candidates for the position should possess the following:

• A broad understanding of contemporary visual arts, new technologies and their
  relationship and applications within the various communication processes.
• Experience and competency teaching a range of new media and applied technology courses that span the department's Radio-Television-Film, Public Relations and Journalism tracks. General course topics include the role of new media in public relations, imaging technology, visual arts in contemporary communication, new media design and programming.
• A solid theoretical and critical background to complement technological and artistic skills.
• Ability to work within and shape a well-rounded curriculum that is inclusive of technical, critical, historical and theoretical approaches to the communication processes.

Requirements: Terminal degree in a relevant discipline, Ph. D or M.F.A. ABD will be considered. Must have Ph.D degree by May 2009. Evidence of effective teaching experience and research potential. The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements to work in the U. S. at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment. The candidate must be able to communicate effectively in English
The standard teaching load is five courses per academic year, not including summer. Candidate will be expected to establish an active research, writing or creative agenda, conduct effective teaching and advising students, and provide service on various levels.
Salary commensurate and benefits competitive.
Assignment begins 16 August 2008.
Auburn University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Please send letter, current vita, evidence of teaching effectiveness, transcripts and three letters of recommendation to:

Dr. George Plasketes, Chair RTVF Search Committee
Department of Communication & Journalism
Haley Center
Auburn University, Auburn, Al 36849-5211
plaskgm@auburn.edu
Phone: 334. 844.2760

Review of applicants will begin 10 March, 2008 and will continue until position is filled.