Assistant Professor - Department of Strategic Communication

Texas Christian University
The Bob Schieffer College of Communication

Assistant Professor
Department of Strategic Communication

 

The Department of Strategic Communication in the Bob Schieffer College of Communication at Texas Christian University (TCU) in Fort Worth, Texas, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track assistant professor position in the area of digital strategic communication to begin in the 2020-21 academic year. We seek candidates with expertise in advertising as well as digital media planning, digital analytics, and social media management.

Applicants should be able to teach introductory and upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses in media/channel planning, new media, digital analytics, campaigns, social media planning, other required courses in the major, and have an interest in teaching/creating new electives. Evidence of a strong teaching record, professional advertising or public relations experience, and digital analytics proficiency (e.g., digital analytics/marketing certificate) is preferred. Candidates must have a Ph.D. (ABD considered if degree completed before fall 2020) in a relevant field (e.g., advertising, public relations, strategic communication, communication, marketing, psychology). Candidates should also show evidence of research productivity or promise. Possible areas of research could include (but are not limited to) digital advertising and strategic communication, online consumer and audience behavior, user experience (UX), virtual reality (VR) or augmented reality (AR) technology, big data and advertising, or mobile and location-based advertising.

Evidence of experience mentoring and collaborating in a diverse environment is a plus. We seek candidates who are committed to providing students with an active, supportive learning environment, advancing knowledge through theoretically and practically significant scholarship, and contributing to the inclusive excellence of our university community. Opportunities to teach in interdisciplinary programs in comparative race and ethnic studies, women and gender studies, and undergraduate honors may be available to successful candidates.

The Bob Schieffer College of Communication
The college, which is named for TCU alumnus and longtime CBS network TV correspondent Bob Schieffer, is the academic home for about 1,200 undergraduate students majoring in four departments: Communication Studies; Film, Television and Digital Media; Journalism; and Strategic Communication. More than 30 graduate students pursue master’s degrees in Strategic Communication and Communication Studies, and about 55 full-time and 25 part-time faculty teach in the college. The college’s award-winning student activities include print, video and digital news media, a speech and debate team, an advertising and public relations agency, a radio station, and sports broadcasting productions. The college also offers a vibrant array of study abroad courses taught by its faculty.

Texas Christian University
Founded in 1873 and currently enrolling more than 10,500 students, TCU delivers a world-class university experience, consistently ranking in the top 5 percent of the nation’s 3,500 universities and colleges. The university ranks in the top 100 national universities in U.S. News & World Report’s rankings and was named by Forbes as a “Rising Star” on the magazine’s “10 Top Colleges to Watch” list. TCU has been named a “Great College to Work For” by the Chronicle of Higher Education for nine consecutive years, and its endowment is among the top 60 college and university endowments nationwide. In recent years, the university at large has invested more than $200 million in top-of-the-line facilities, including a new intellectual commons and library expansion that opened in fall 2015. Other recent and ongoing construction projects include the renovation and expansion of the Dee J. Kelly Alumni & Visitors Center, construction of a new Administrative building, expansion of the Amon G. Carter Stadium, and construction of the Neeley School of Business, a new Fine Arts building and a new School of Music performance hall. More than 71 countries and 60 religious faith traditions are represented by TCU’s students. With a 13:1 student/faculty ratio and a teacher-scholar model that results in close, mentoring relationships, TCU offers many of the advantages of smaller liberal arts colleges.

Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth is the nation’s 13th largest city. The Dallas/Fort Worth metro area is the fourth largest in the nation and is home to 22 Fortune 500 companies. The metro area has been named No. 2 in the country for job growth by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and named fifth best city in the country to buy a home. Fort Worth boasts “the best downtown in America,” according to Liveability.com, and is home to three world-class art museums, a premier performance facility, green spaces and public art. TCU welcomes employees from a wide variety of backgrounds, traditions, and experiences. TCU strives to create and preserve a respectful culture and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

To Apply:
Applications must include a cover letter that addresses the position requirements, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and a list of three academic references with current contact information included. Applications must be submitted electronically through the TCU HR system at https://tcu/igreentree.com/CSS_Faculty/CSSPage_Welcome.asp. From there, click on “Find Openings” and then select “Communication Positions.”

All questions regarding the application process should be directed to hrtalentacquisition@tcu.edu or 817-257-7790. Review of applications begins Oct. 30, 2019, and will continue until the position is filled.

TCU welcomes employees from a wide variety of backgrounds, traditions, and experiences. We are an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer and will not discriminate in any employment practice on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. TCU strives to create and preserve a respectful culture and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.