We have two faculty positions available at the University of Minnesota, in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, that might be relevant to folks on this list working at the intersection of technology and strategic communication. STRATEGIC HEALTH COMMUNICATION Job Title: Assistant Professor Department Name: School of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Minnesota–Twin Cities Appointment Start Date: August 26, 2013 The School of Journalism and Mass Communication invites nominations and applications for one 100%-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant professor. We are seeking an outstanding scholar with research and teaching interests in Strategic Health Communication, with an emphasis in areas such as health messaging, social media, media design, e-health and the use of emerging technology in public health communication. Successful candidates for this position will demonstrate a commitment to sustaining a vigorous program of original research and publication with potential for external funding; show promise of excellence in graduate-level teaching (both M.A. and Ph.D.); demonstrate a capacity to teach introductory and advanced undergraduate academic courses and professionally-oriented courses such as theory-based health message design, professional writing for strategic communication, case studies, campaigns, mass communication and public health, and online media creation and design. Meaningful professional experience in strategic communication is required. The salary will depend on the candidate’s qualifications, consistent with collegiate and university policies. To review and apply for the position go to https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=105611. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. PUBLIC RELATIONS Job Title: Assistant Professor Department Name: School of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Minnesota–Twin Cities Appointment Start Date: August 26, 2013 The School of Journalism and Mass Communication invites nominations and applications for one 100%-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant professor. We are seeking an outstanding scholar with research and teaching interests in public relations. Successful candidates for this position will demonstrate a commitment to sustaining a vigorous program of original research and publication with potential for external funding; show promise of excellence in graduate-level teaching (both M.A. and Ph.D.); demonstrate a capacity to teach introductory and advanced undergraduate academic courses and professionally-oriented courses such as strategic communication campaigns, case studies, management, digital media design, and professional writing and messaging for strategic communication. Meaningful professional experience in public relations is required. The salary will depend on the candidate’s qualifications, consistent with collegiate and university policies. To review and apply for the position go to: https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=104902. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. -- *Seth C. Lewis* // Assistant Professor School of Journalism & Mass Communication University of Minnesota–Twin Cities @sethclewis <http://twitter.com/#!/sethclewis> // Papers<http://umn.academia.edu/SethLewis> // Faculty profile <http://bit.ly/sclewis>