CMJR is hiring across all three divisions!
Two Faculty Positions, Open Rank, Communication & Media Science
The Department of Communication and Journalism in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M University invites applications for two tenure/tenure-track positions, one at the level of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) and one at the level of Associate Professor (tenured) or – Professor (tenured). Successful candidates will be expected to publish, seek grant opportunities, teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses, and engage in service activities. Both members will join our new Communication & Media Science Division, each with a research focus on the impacts of new and emerging media and information technology on society. Both positions are full-time, 9-month academic appointments, with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2025.
Ideal candidates will have a robust research agenda focused on the impacts of new and emerging media and information technology on meaningful societal outcomes. Areas of interest may include those driven by technological innovations, such as digital and computational communication, misinformation and disinformation, digital ethics, algorithmic bias, and the influence of artificial intelligence on media practices, as well as those arising from social shifts, such as post-truth communication, networked publics, platformization, and the mediatization of society. We are particularly interested in research that addresses pressing social issues, including those that reinforce the department's strengths in political, health, organizational, and/or science communication and journalism. Scholars with expertise in using innovative empirical methodologies to study these topics, including big data analytics, computational social science, and experimental research, are encouraged to apply. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to and shape the research landscape within our new Communication & Media Science Division, which will begin admitting doctoral students in fall 2025 into a program with expanded and advanced science training.
The Department of Communication and Journalism administers BA and BS degrees in the fields of communication, media, and journalism, and we offer PhD and MA degrees in Communication. We have over 40 faculty members, more than 35 communication graduate students, and approximately 1,700 undergraduate students. The department promotes a welcoming and supportive workplace and is organized into three broad research and curricular divisions: Communication & Media Science, Humanities & Critical/Cultural Studies, and Journalism & Media Practices. Further information regarding the department is available at cmjr.tamu.edu.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Communication or a related field.
- Demonstrated record of research excellence and publication in high-impact journals.
- Strong potential for or record of extramural support.
Preferred Qualifications
- Record of interdisciplinary research and collaboration.
Application Instructions
Interested applicants must apply through the Texas A&M University faculty job board hosted by Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/153436 and upload the following: (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) Personal Statement to include philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service as applicable (4) names and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2024, and will continue until the search is completed. Additional questions may be directed to the Search Committee Chair: Dr. Richard Street, r-street@tamu.edu.
Two Faculty Positions, Open Rank, Journalism
The Department of Communication and Journalism in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M University invites applications for two open-rank tenure/tenure-track positions to support its growing Journalism Program. We welcome candidates at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track), Associate Professor (tenured), or Professor (tenured). These full-time, 9-month academic appointments have an anticipated start date of August 1, 2025. The successful candidate will be expected to publish, seek grant opportunities, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and engage in service activities. Preferred candidates will also build on research strengths in our other divisions, including public and civic engagement and the interplay between culture, media, technology, and society. As a new program, we also welcome senior faculty interested in taking leadership roles in the growth of Journalism at Texas A&M University.
As part of a university-wide initiative to expand journalism research and education, the Department of Communication and Journalism recently launched its Journalism and Media Practices Division and began enrolling majors into new BA and BS Journalism degrees in fall 2023. The Journalism & Media Practices division is being developed alongside two other divisions: Communication & Media Science and the Humanities & Critical/Cultural Studies. Together, these three divisions foster a multidisciplinary approach to addressing critical societal issues through scholarship and teaching.
Through these two new journalism positions, we seek to recruit journalism scholars with demonstrated records of peer-reviewed research and excellence in teaching who can contribute to advancing the study of contemporary journalism. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research engages with current and emerging topics such as digital journalism, data journalism, media ethics, misinformation, the role of artificial intelligence in news production, the impact of social media on journalism, and the challenges of reporting in diverse and polarized environments.
Successful candidates will join a dynamic, welcoming and supportive department committed to shaping the future of journalism and contributing to the public good through innovative research and teaching. Our Journalism division seeks both scholarly excellence and outstanding professional preparation of students through mentoring, industry partnerships, and high-impact learning practices.
Further information regarding the department is available at cmjr.tamu.edu.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Journalism, Mass Communication or a related field.
- Demonstrated record of research excellence.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional journalism industry or entrepreneurial experience.
- Record of interdisciplinary research and collaboration.
- Record of teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
- Potential for or record of extramural support.
Application Instructions
Interested applicants must apply through the Texas A&M University faculty job board hosted by Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/153431and upload the following: (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) Personal Statement to include philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service as applicable (4) names and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2024, and will continue until the search is completed. Additional questions may be directed to the Search Committee Chair: Dr. J. Kevin Barge, kbarge@tamu.edu.
Assistant Professor, Democratic Engagement
The Department of Communication and Journalism in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in its Humanities & Critical/Cultural Studies Division, with a focus on democratic engagement. Successful candidates will be expected to publish, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and engage in service activities. This full-time, 9-month academic appointment has an anticipated start date of August 1, 2025.
Ideal candidates will have a robust research agenda centered on how media structures and/or communication practices influence democratic processes and civic engagement. We are particularly interested in research that addresses critical social issues, including those that reinforce department strengths in rhetorical studies, political communication, organizational communication, media studies, and/or journalism.
The Department of Communication and Journalism administers BA and BS degrees in the fields of communication, media, and journalism, and we offer PhD and MA degrees in Communication. We have over 40 faculty members, more than 35 communication graduate students, and approximately 1,700 undergraduate students. The department promotes a welcoming and supportive workplace and is organized into three broad research and curricular divisions: Communication & Media Science, Humanities & Critical/Cultural Studies, and Journalism & Media Practices. Further information regarding the department is available at cmjr.tamu.edu.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Communication or a related field.
- Demonstrated record of research excellence.
Preferred Qualifications
- Record of interdisciplinary research and collaboration.
- Record of teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
Application Instructions
Interested applicants must apply through the Texas A&M University faculty job board hosted by Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/153435 and upload the following: (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) personal statement including philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service as applicable, (4) names and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2024, and will continue until the search is completed. Additional questions may be directed to the Search Committee Chair: Dr. Anna Wolfe, annawolfe@tamu.edu.