[AISWorld] Tenure-track position @ CU-Boulder

harsha hganga77 at gmail.com
Tue Oct 6 12:55:49 EDT 2015


Dear Colleagues:
*
*The Department of Advertising, Public Relations and Media Design at the 
University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a tenure-track 
*assistant professor* position in the area of big data and analytics to 
begin in August 2016.

Applicants should have an expertise in data analytics and the use of big 
data and related methods in the area of strategic communication 
(advertising and public relations). The ideal candidate will teach 
courses in media planning, brand/media analytics and metrics, and 
advanced methods courses both at undergraduate and graduate level. 
Interest and ability to collaborate with faculty in the area of 
information science on high-quality empirical research and external 
grants is highly desirable. A PhD in communication, business, 
information science or a related field is required.

ABD applicants with exceptional research, teaching and professional 
experience will be considered with the expectation of completion of a 
PhD by the time of appointment. The standard teaching load is two 
classes per semester with opportunities to teach and mentor PhD 
students. Professional experience and strong relationships with 
advertising and PR industry are highly desirable. And opportunities to 
build and teach in a professional master’s program in Denver also exist.

The College of Media, Communication and Information is the first new 
college at CU in 53 years. CMCI is at the forefront of the revolution in 
communication and digital technology, and is a distinctive, 
collaborative, interdisciplinary and entrepreneurial enterprise where 
students engage with world-class faculty to learn, create and analyze 
media content in all its many forms. CMCI is establishing a new standard 
for teaching and scholarship in communication, media and information, 
and we are seeking faculty to join our growing enterprise and who can 
contribute to building a diverse educational environment through 
research, teaching, and/or service.

/The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed 
to building a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage applications from 
women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities and 
veterans./ Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request 
for individuals with disabilities by contacting the ADA Coordinator at 
hr-ada at colorado.edu.

*Review of applications will begin October 15 and will continue until 
the position is filled.*

**

***To apply*, go to www.jobsatcu.com/postings/107991, posting F02920

The applicant will submit (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) cover letter that 
makes a case for why the candidate is a good fit for the position, and 
(3) contact information (email address and phone) for three references.

CU Boulder is a research university with about 25,000 undergraduates and 
6,000 graduate students. Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains yet 
only 27 miles from Denver with its highly diverse population and lively 
media scene, Boulder is often named one of the most desirable places in 
America to live.

Happy to answer any questions--please email me at gHarsha at colorado.edu

-- 
Harsha Gangadharbatla
Founding Department Chair
Advertising, PR & Media Design
University of Colorado Boulder
(p) 303-492-0523
(t) @gHarsha




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