Colleagues, Please spread the word about this tenure-track opening in strategic communication / advertising at the University of Minnesota (Twin Cities campus): *University of Minnesota* *College of Liberal Arts* Job Title: Assistant Professor Department Name: School of Journalism and Mass Communication Appointment Start Date: August 29, 2011 Job Description: The School of Journalism and Mass Communication is seeking two outstanding colleagues in strategic communication. These are 100%-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of assistant professor, beginning August 29, 2011. We are seeking quantitative social scientists in the following areas: *Strategic Communication:* A quantitative social scientist working in areas central to the study of strategic communication (advertising, public relations, or social marketing/health campaign communications). *Advertising*: A quantitative social scientist working in areas central to advertising and/or consumer behavior. Successful candidates will demonstrate promise for developing a strong program of empirical research and publication in leading peer-reviewed journals; promise of excellence in teaching both at the graduate and undergraduate levels; a capacity for, and commitment to, establishing linkages with the profession and related academic departments. Ongoing outreach to regional, national or international professional communities is expected. Salary will depend on the successful candidate's qualifications, consistent with collegiate and university policies. Qualifications: Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Mass Communication, Advertising, Public Relations Marketing or a very closely related discipline by the date of appointment. Advanced ABD’s may be considered for appointment at the rank of tenure-track instructor with the stipulation that the Ph.D. is conferred in the first year of the appointment. Professional experience in advertising or strategic communications is highly desirable. Applications will be reviewed beginning October 25th, 2010, and will be accepted until the positions are filled. To apply, submit a cover letter describing interest in the position and a curriculum vitae online at: www.sjmc.umn.edu. Please have letters of recommendation from three references mailed directly: Chair, Faculty Search Committee School of Journalism and Mass Communication University of Minnesota 111 Murphy Hall/206 Church Street S.E. Minneapolis, MN 55455-0418 Additional application materials may be requested at a later date. Nominations of outstanding potential candidates for this position are also welcome. *The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.* -- Seth C. Lewis, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of New Media Journalism University of Minnesota, Twin Cities http://sethlewis.org/