Dear KACA members,
I believe you have received the AEJMC election results by now.
Thanks to your support and votes, I have been elected to the Research Committee position and will serve for three years starting this August.
As you can see, it was a quite competitive and extremely close election, so all of your votes really made a big difference!
My heartfelt thanks to all of you for supporting and casting your votes for me.
Look forward to seeing you all in Chicago in August.

Sincerely,
Jisu
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Jisu Huh, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Director of Graduate Studies
School of Journalism & Mass Communication
University of Minnesota
Murphy Hall 338, 206 Church St. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Phone: 612-626-5527
Email: jhuh@umn.edu

Dr. Sang Yeol Lee at West Virginia University provided a valuable resource regarding your job and tenure & promotion process. The information is from his own experience as well as other resources. You can take advantage of this excellent resource, which is written in Korean in a very candid way. Please open the file linked below for details.

job search and T&P in the U.S.

Step 1: Send me an email (Hye-Jin Paek, hjpaek@gmail.com) with the following information: (1) Name, affiliation, and academic year (required); (2) research/teaching interests (this info is needed to match a mentor in the relevant field (required); and (3) any professor(s) you have in mind to receive mentoring from, if any (optional)
Step 2: I’ll match the student applicants with mentors (I’ll contact personally Korean professors to ask their willingness to mentor)
Step 3: The student and the mentor will discuss detailed mentoring schedule (where to meet, what to discuss, etc)
Step 4: Mentoring takes place at ICA or through other communication channels (if they can’t make it to ICA)

The AEJMC elections are now open.

I’m sure you’ve received the email.

I have been nominated for the Research Committee and am writing to ask for your support.
Hope you’ll participate in the election and I would greatly appreciate your considering me when you cast your ballots.

Voting runs until April 9.

Just in case you need more information about me or the election site, here I’m forwarding the original election announcement message.

Thanks much for reading my note and for your consideration.

Best regards,

Jisu

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Jisu Huh, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Director of Graduate Studies
School of Journalism & Mass Communication
University of Minnesota
Murphy Hall 338, 206 Church St. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Phone: 612-626-5527
Email: jhuh@umn.edu

Symposium: Entertainment Media and Politics
Guest Editor: R. Lance Holbert, The Ohio State University
A wide range of studies encompassing a variety of epistemological frameworks have been published on the topic of entertainment media and politics. There exists a critical mass of scholars who are devoting much effort to provide new understanding on a myriad of roles played by entertainment media in various political processes. Now that a sufficient level of scholarly activity has been generated, this area of research is at a pivotal moment in its evolution. While much knowledge has been obtained, several crucial issues remain that must be addressed in order to advance this mass communication sub-field. One, there is a lack of organizational power. Various research projects tend to focus on a single media outlet and often in relation to unique communication processes. As a result, it is difficult to gain a sense of how any one study functions alongside other works to produce a deeper understanding of political entertainment media. Two, there has been no systematic effort to explicate “political entertainment media.” What types of media content fall within the bounds of this area of study? How might the boundaries of this concept be shifting with the new media environment (e.g., rise of user-generated content)? Three, there is strong work being conducted by empirical and critical-cultural scholars alike on the same types of political entertainment media, but there has been little effort to link these seemingly disparate areas of research. How might we go about building stronger ties? Four, no strong theoretical foundations have emerged to define this area of study. There is a need for theoretical diversity, but there is also much to be gained from building theoretically-grounded lines of research conducted by multiple researchers with different research agendas. If more cogent lines of research are to emerge, which theories might best serve this area of study?
Mass Communication & Society invites submissions for a special issue devoted to a symposium on entertainment media and politics. A wide range of research questions, theories, and methodologies are welcome, and the submission of research conducted outside of the United States is highly encouraged. Individual submissions may focus on a single political entertainment media outlet, but works of this kind should also speak to broader theoretical concerns (i.e., lack of organizational power, defining the boundaries of political entertainment media, bridging epistemological divides, lack of theory). Manuscripts focused on the 2012 American election cycle are also welcome, but submissions of this kind should attend to a broader set of theoretical concerns that step beyond the influence of specific media outlets at a single moment in time.
Deadline for submissions: Manuscripts are to be submitted by September 30, 2013 via the Mass Communication and Society online system at http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/mcas following the standard journal submission procedures. Authors should note in their cover letters that the submission is for the Entertainment Media and Politics Symposium. Final publication will be in Volume 17 (2014). In addition to the electronic submission process, please send one hard copy of each submission to: R. Lance Holbert, School of Communication, The Ohio State University, 3016 Derby Hall, 154 N. Oval Mall, Columbus OH 43210. Any questions concerning this call for papers can be directed to R. Lance Holbert, holbert.27@osu.edu, 614-247-7644 (office).

The School of Communication at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan, invites applications for a tenure-track Faculty Specialist I in Communication. The position begins August 2012.

Qualifications
All candidates minimally must have a master’s degree in organizational or interpersonal communication, or have a reasonable expectation of completing all requirements for the degree prior to August 15, 2012. Evidence of teaching effectiveness in the online environment is required. Ideal candidates would be able to teach undergraduate courses in leadership. The ability to teach undergraduate courses in small groups, communication technology in organizations, or related topics is desirable.  Experience mentoring students of color and/or diverse socio-economic backgrounds as well as mentoring nontraditional students is desirable.

The School, University, and Community
The School of Communication at Western Michigan University embraces the philosophy of engaged scholarship – a philosophy that grounds our theory and research in a practical effort to make an impact on our personal relationships, organizations, communities, society and the global community. We have a nationally-recognized masters program and 19 tenure-track faculty actively engaged in student mentoring, who have national and international research and creative activity records. Our graduate program exemplifies a program that engages students in public scholarship, providing transparent criteria for student success, and employs the best practices such as teamwork, interdisciplinary approaches, and mentoring.  Our undergraduate curriculum serves approximately 1,100 students in seven majors, including Communication Studies; Film, Video, and Media Studies; Interpersonal Communication; Journalism; Organizational Communication; Public Relations; and Telecommunications and Information Management, and 300 students in three minors:  Communication, Journalism, and Communication Education. We have a newly-renovated, state-of-the-art, multi-media facility.

The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has placed WMU among the 76 public institutions in the nation designated as research universities with high research activity. WMU is a campus of 25,000 and continues to expand its research mission through the inclusion of students at all levels in research endeavors. It is an institution that attracts and retains leading scholars with national and international reputation for innovative research. Both the University and the School maintain a strong commitment to excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate students, and to retaining the friendliness and personal attention that often are associated with smaller institutions.

Kalamazoo is located only two and half hours by car from Chicago and Detroit and only 45 minutes from the beaches of Lake Michigan. It is located in one of Michigan’s designated research corridors, maintaining a strong life sciences/biotech presence and supporting two leading medical centers. With 230,000 people in the greater Kalamazoo area, the community offers an array of cultural events, entertainment, and all-season recreation. The city supports a nationally-recognized symphony and has earned a reputation for a vibrant community theatre and visual arts scene. Kalamazoo is also the home of the Kalamazoo Promise, a scholarship program offered to all Kalamazoo Public School students that covers up to 100% of tuition and mandatory fees to any Michigan public institution of higher learning.

WMU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer consistent with applicable Federal and State law.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Candidates who bring diverse perspectives to the school through their research and teaching and have successful experience mentoring students of color are strongly encouraged to apply.


Applications
Review of applications will begin March 15, 2012, and will continue until filled. Applicants should visit http://www.wmich.edu/hr/careers-at-wmu.htm <http://www.wmich.edu/hr/careers-at-wmu.htm> to apply. Online applications should include: a) vita, and b) letter of application that addresses fulfillment of qualifications including summary of online teaching experience, and pedagogical philosophy. Graduate transcripts, summary of teaching evaluations, representative examples of research activity, and three letters of recommendation can be sent directly to: Dr. Kathleen Propp, Search Committee Chair, School of Communication, Western Michigan University, 1903 W. Michigan, Kalamazoo, MI  49008-5318; Fax:  (269)-387-3990; Tel:  (269)-387-3130; kathleen.propp@wmich.edu; http://www.wmich.edu/communication <http://www.wmich.edu/communication> .

The Korean American Communication Association invites individual paper sand panel discussion submissions for the 2012 NCA convention to be held in Orlando, FL (Nov. 15-18).

1. Paper Submissions
Submissions of papers related to all areas of Korean and/or Korean-American communication are welcome. The KACA embraces all theoretical and methodological approaches to research. The submission of papers pursuing the convention theme “Celebrate COMMunity” is encouraged.

The KACA solicits submissions of complete papers. All submissions will be blind reviewed by two referees  reviewers with expertise in the area. Papers selected will be presented at the KACA session during the 2012 NCA Convention in Orlando.

All paper and panel discussion submissions must be made through the All Academic System online  NCA Submission Central (http://ww4.aievolution.com/nca1201/). Papers must be uploaded to the site  All submissions must be made by March 28 at121:59 PM Pacific, 2012. Please observe NCA guidelines and submit only one paper to the KACA. Simultaneous submission to other NCA division is not allowed.  Please submit the same submission to only one NCA unit or affiliate. The paper that receives the highest evaluation will be selected as the Best KACA Paper, and will receive a small cash prize.

Additional details about submissions in each format are provided below.

-Only full papers are considered for review.

-Maximum length is 25 pages exclusive of references, tables, and figures.

-All papers must be submitted online in either Microsoft Word or PDF file format.

-To ensure blind review, please remove author names before submitting your paper, and make sure that no information that can identify authors is included in the submission.

-All papers must include a title and an abstract with approximately 250 words.

2. Panel Submissions
The theme of the KACA panel session  discussion at the 2012 NCA is “Living as a Korean-American Scholar.” Leading a successful and healthy life as a Korean-American scholar requires more than the skills for teaching and research. It gives the scholars opportunities to integrate a bicultural perspective in their scholarly and personal lives. The KACA seeks panelists who would share their experiences of living as a Korean-American scholar in the U.S.A. concerning a defining, memorable, or teachable moments. Examples of the “moments” can be the experiences related to the process of degree completion, job search, publication, teaching, promotion and tenure, and other scholarly activities. The submission of panel discussion proposals pursuing the convention theme “Celebrate COMMunity” will be welcomed.

All panel proposal submissions must be made through the All Academic System online  NCA Submission Central (http://ww4.aievolution.com/nca1201/). Panel abstracts  Submissions must be uploaded to the site by March 28 at112:59 PM Pacific, 2012.

Additional details about panel discussion submissions are provided below.

-A panel discussion needs to include a panel title, presenter information, a panel description (1-2 pages in length for the uploaded document) and a rationale justifying the importance and relevance of the panel.
-All individual paper and panel discussion documents must be uploaded must be submitted online in either Microsoft Word or PDF file format.

Questions about the call should be directed to the program planner:

Eun-Ho Yeo, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Communication and Media Studies
Plymouth State University
17 High Street, MSC 60
Plymouth, New Hampshire 03264
office: (603) 535-2856
fax: (603)535-2780
eyeo@plymouth.edu

International College at Beijing Program

University of Colorado Denver

The University of Colorado Denver (UCD) Department of Communication invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Instructor position at the International College at Beijing (ICB). The job will commence in September, 2012; multi-year renewals are a possibility.

Located in the Haidian District of Beijing (China’s silicon alley), ICB is an international partnership between the China Agricultural University and the University of Colorado Denver that offers complete undergraduate programs in Economics and Communication. All courses are administered and taught by UCD faculty in English, and the degree earned is awarded by UCD. For more information about the UCD/ICB program, please see the stories included in the UCD Department of Communication’s 2011 newsletter, “InterAction” which is posted at www.ucdenver.edu/academics/colleges/CLAS/Communication.  

The teaching load is 4 courses each semester. The instructor will be responsible primarily for teaching Fundamentals of Communication but may teach some other basic level courses as well. Base pay is $45,000 for the year. Instructors also receive two round-trip airline tickets between Beijing and the US, international health insurance, and free on-campus housing. Semesters are 14 weeks long; the fall semester begins in mid-September, and the spring semester begins in mid-February.  

The successful applicant will possess a Ph.D. in communication, experience teaching in an international setting, and a personal and scholarly interest in diverse cultures. Fluency in Mandarin is also highly valued, as is an active research agenda.  

Interested applicants must apply through www.jobsatcu.com using posting number 815913. Submit a vita, cover letter, a syllabus for a Fundamentals of Communication course, and a list of at least three references. Deadline to apply is January 15, 2012. Finalists for the position will be interviewed between February 17 and 21, 2012.

Salary is commensurate with skills and experience. The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at http://www.cu.edu/pbs/. UCD is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.              

For more information, please contact Dr. Sonja Foss (Sonja.Foss@ucdenver.edu).

Many thanks!

Michelle

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Review Date: Review of applications will begin January 2, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled.

Salary: Commensurate with rank and experience

Date of Appointment: August 2012

Description of Responsibilities: Candidates will teach a variety of courses including survey of public relations, public relations research, public relations writing, public relations cases, public relations campaigns and strategies. Candidates also will engage in scholarly research and/or creative activity. Active involvement in advisement and department service is expected.

Required Qualifications: Master’s degree in public relations, communication or related field.

Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in communication or related field preferred. APR (Accreditation in Public Relations) or professional experience. University-level teaching experience. Evidence of communication-related scholarship and/or creative activity. Ability to teach courses dealing with social media, public relations ethics and international public relations.

To Apply: Submit (a) a letter of application addressing qualifications, (b) curriculum vitae, and (c) the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three references electronically to

http://oswego.interviewexchange .com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=28697 <http://oswego.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=28697>

For questions or more information, please contact Taejin Jung at taejin.jung@oswego.edu.

Official transcripts are required prior to hiring.

Description of Department: Communication Studies is the largest department in the School of Communication, Media and the Arts, serving approximately 800 majors with 36 full and part-time faculty. The department offers majors in public relations, broadcasting, communication studies, and journalism. We also offer an online degree completion program in Broadcasting and Mass Communication and a graduate certificate program in Integrated Media. We are dedicated to excellence in undergraduate education and we are committed to providing students with relevant interdisciplinary experiences. Facilities include new digital production and news studios, new media production labs, high-definition editing suites, WRVO-FM, a NPR station and student FM and television operations.

Description of SUNY Oswego: Founded in 1861, SUNY Oswego is a public comprehensive college located in central New York on the beautiful shores of Lake Ontario, 45 minutes from Syracuse. Named one of “Top Up-and-Coming Schools” in U.S. News America’s Best Colleges 2010 and a “Best Northeastern College” by Princeton Review, Oswego offers its 8,300 undergraduate and graduate students outstanding educational experiences with attention to liberal arts and sciences foundations, practical applications, interdisciplinary approaches, independent scholarly and creative work, and skills for living in multicultural and global communities. SUNY Oswego is in a time of wonderful opportunities with extensive facilities construction and renovation, a forward-looking sesquicentennial strategic plan, and expanded outreach to regional, national, and international communities.

Additional information about SUNY Oswego can be found at www.oswego.edu <http://www.oswego.edu/> .

SUNY Oswego is committed to enhancing its diversity. SUNY Oswego is an Affirmative Action Employer and encourages applications from professionals of color, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In accordance with INS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to work in the United States, per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Requests for reasonable accommodations of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Human Resources Office, (315-312-2215).



2. 3 Year Visiting Assistant Professor position in Strategic/Business Communication

The Department of Communication Studies at the State University of New York at Oswego invites applications for a three-year Visiting Assistant Professor in Strategic/Business Communication.

Review Date: Review of applications will begin January 2, 2012, and will continue until the position is filled.

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Date of Appointment: August 2012

Description of Responsibilities: The successful candidate will develop and teach strategic/business communication course(s) in consultation with the School of Business. Teaching responsibilities will include business writing & speaking, and public relations courses as needed. Active involvement in advisement and department service is expected.

Required Qualifications: Master’s degree in business, communication, or related field, evidence of successful college teaching experience, and ability to teach public speaking.

Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in business, communication, or related field. Professional experience in marketing and/or public relations. Ability to teach courses in critical thinking; organizational communication; interpersonal communication in organizations; and leadership and team communication.

To Apply: Submit (a) a letter of application addressing qualifications, (b) curriculum vitae, and (c) the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three references electronically to

http://oswego.interviewexchange .com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=28751 <http://oswego.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=28751>

Finalists will be required to submit teaching evaluations and additional requested supplemental materials.

For questions or more information, please contact Dr. Taejin Jung at taejin.jung@oswego.edu.

Official transcripts are required prior to hiring.

Description of Department: Communication Studies is the largest department in the School of Communication, Media and the Arts, serving approximately 800 majors with 36 full and part-time faculty. The department offers majors in public relations, broadcasting, communication studies, and journalism. We also offer an online degree completion program in Broadcasting and Mass Communication and a graduate certificate program in Integrated Media. We are dedicated to excellence in undergraduate education and we are committed to providing students with relevant interdisciplinary experiences. Facilities include new digital production and news studios, new media production labs, high-definition editing suites, WRVO-FM, a NPR station and student FM and television operations.

Description of SUNY Oswego: Founded in 1861, SUNY Oswego is a public comprehensive college located in central New York on the beautiful shores of Lake Ontario, 45 minutes from Syracuse. Named one of “Top Up-and-Coming Schools” in U.S. News America’s Best Colleges 2010 and a “Best Northeastern College” by Princeton Review, Oswego offers its 8,300 undergraduate and graduate students outstanding educational experiences with attention to liberal arts and sciences foundations, practical applications, interdisciplinary approaches, independent scholarly and creative work, and skills for living in multicultural and global communities. SUNY Oswego is in a time of wonderful opportunities with extensive facilities construction and renovation, a forward-looking sesquicentennial strategic plan, and expanded outreach to regional, national, and international communities.

Additional information about SUNY Oswego can be found at www.oswego.edu <http://www.oswego.edu/> .

SUNY Oswego is committed to enhancing its diversity. SUNY Oswego is an Affirmative Action Employer and encourages applications from professionals of color, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In accordance with INS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to work in the United States, per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Requests for reasonable accommodations of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Human Resources Office, 315-312-2215.


Taejin Jung, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, PR Area Coordinator

Communication Studies Department

4 Lanigan Hall

State University of New York at Oswego

Tel. 315.312.3520