The University of Massachusetts Boston welcomes applications for a tenure-track Assistant or tenured Associate Professor with expertise in Public Relations/Advertising to begin September 1, 2016. Candidates are expected to have a PhD in Communication or a related field by August 31, 2016. Successful candidates must demonstrate a record of excellence in social science research in public relations/advertising, and should demonstrate a record of, or strong potential for securing extramural funding. It would be beneficial for these interests to intersect with our current strengths in media, interpersonal, health, political, or intercultural communication. The instructional requirements for the position include developing and teaching an array of undergraduate courses, including courses in the candidate’s specialty, as well as conventional communication courses. In addition to advising undergraduate students in the major, this hire will be expected to teach two courses per semester. Additional opportunities exist for summer and January session courses. An interest in professional and institutional service is required, and professional experience in the communication industry could also be a plus. Members of the Communication Department will be available to answer questions at the NCA job fair in November. Review of applications will begin on December 1 and will continue until a suitable candidate is hired. All materials must be submitted electronically; hard copy applications will not be considered. Please submit a cover letter, C.V., research statement, evidence of teaching effectiveness and contact information for three letters of recommendation online: http://umb.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=65003 The University of Massachusetts Boston provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or genetic information. In addition to federal law requirements, the University of Massachusetts Boston complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the university operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. -- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mathias Klang Associate Professor of Political Communication, UMass Boston http://klangable.com ~ @klangable ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~