13 faculty communications media and communication studies jobs found in Evanston, IL

The Department of Radio/Television/Film is seeking a full-time faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor of Instruction with a focus on cinematography for narrative filmmaking. The ideal candidate would also a be generalist, with experience in directing and/or editing. Expertise in motion picture camera operation and lighting and ability to teach grip and electrics practices is required, and candidate must be able to teach an introductory-level production course addressing conceptual and technical basics of audiovisual media production. Successful applicants will be able to teach theoretical and practical hands-on courses in cinematography and other craft areas, including but not limited to, editing and/or directing. Candidates should have a record of professional practice and/or creative activity, a terminal degree (MFA or PhD), and prior teaching experience. We may consider candidates without a terminal graduate degree if such candidates have extraordinary professional...

The Department of Radio/Television/Film (RTVF) and the Master’s program in Sound Arts & Industries (https://sound.northwestern.edu) are seeking a full-time faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor of Instruction in sound production and post-production with an emphasis on film sound design. Ideal candidates will have professional experience in film sound design as well as teaching experience in that area. Expertise in additional areas of media arts – such as sound art, game design, installation art, or filmmaking (including cinematography, field recording, editing, directing, producing, etc) – is highly welcomed, but not required. The ideal candidate would be able to teach both graduates and undergraduates introductory-level and advanced film sound design courses that address the conceptual, formal, and technical aspects of sound in audiovisual media production. Successful applicants will be able to teach theoretical and practical hands-on...

QUALIFICATIONS Candidates should have completed or nearly completed their Ph.D. in marketing, management, communications, or other related fields.   The IMC program at Northwestern’s Medill School is a unique department that focuses on marketing communications, media, and digital technologies. Ideal candidates will have a strong record of high quality scholarly research with managerial implications that can drive thought leadership. Applicants should have a research stream focused on understanding media technology and platforms, consumer services, and/or customer experience. The department is particularly interested in research that incorporates diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within these contexts.  Candidates should be interested in participating in the unique, interdisciplinary research culture at Medill and describe in their cover letter how their research interests are aligned with the values and goals of the IMC...

Northwestern University invites applications for a full-time, tenured faculty position at the level of Associate or Full Professor for an anticipated fall 2023 start. The hire will become a core faculty member of Northwestern's new interschool humanities PhD Program entitled Rhetoric, Media, and Publics, the successor program to the PhD program in Rhetoric and Public Culture. The position will be jointly appointed in the School of Communication and the Medill School of Journalism. Applicants must hold a PhD in Communication Studies, Journalism, media studies, Rhetoric, or other related field within the humanities. Applicants should also have exemplary publication and teaching records. Area of specialization is open, although we are particularly interested in candidates who will be able to teach the program's required doctoral seminar in the "History of Media Technologies"; and whose research and teaching demonstrates a deep historical and theoretical knowledge of journalism,...

The Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications at Northwestern University invites applications for a full-time clinical position in Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) beginning in Fall 2023. The position may have the rank of Assistant, Associate, or full Professor and will be based in Evanston, IL. QUALIFICATIONS The IMC department is looking for a candidate who has a deep knowledge of how marketing technology creates opportunities to enable business/marketing strategy, customer experience, marketing processes, and stakeholder insights, and fuels data/analytics applications. Candidates should have history, current context, and forward-thinking advancements in marketing technology. Required Qualifications Candidates should have a master's degree in IMC, marketing, media, advertising, communications, computer science, analytics, or business and/or 10+ years of professional work experience with direct application of...

The Department of Communication Studies at Northwestern University seeks to hire an Assistant Professor in the area of media studies with an appointment beginning September 1, 2023. The successful candidate will be expected to publish innovative research, contribute directly to undergraduate and graduate instruction in the department, and perform some professional service. We are interested in applicants researching communication from a broad range of potential disciplinary backgrounds. Candidates with a Ph.D. or equivalent in Communication, Media Studies or related fields are encouraged to apply. Applicants must show exceptional promise as researchers, scholars, teachers, and mentors. A Ph.D. or equivalent is required by date of hire. We are seeking candidates with expertise in the qualitative study of media that includes, but is not limited to, the application of humanistic, rhetorical, cultural, and visual analytic methods; issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion; gender...

The Department of Communication Studies at Northwestern University is searching for a tenure-eligible faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of human-centered design. We seek to recruit an individual engaged in impactful and visionary lines of research in human-centered design as it relates to technology and communication. We welcome applicants with expertise in areas including, but not limited to, the following: human-computer interaction, online communication platforms, human-AI communication and interaction, and virtual collaboration. Our intention is to recruit individuals with a track record of, or potential to develop, cutting-edge programmatic research to move the field forward. The successful candidate will be expected to teach in the undergraduate, MS, and/or PhD programs within the department. Our department has strong ties to multiple research entities, providing an extensive infrastructure to support translational research, and collaborations...

The Department of Radio/Television/Film is searching for a full-time faculty member whose research and teaching is in the area of BIPOC film/media history and theory. The successful applicant will hold the position of Assistant Professor of Instruction in Screen Cultures and will be responsible for teaching introductory lectures and upper-level seminars in film, television, digital media, and/or sound media. We welcome applicants exploring race and media within national, transnational, and/or global contexts. Additional desirable areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, queer or transgender media, media industries, and new media.   We are especially interested in candidates with interdisciplinary interests who can interact with programs across our department such as sound arts, documentary media, film and video production, and screenwriting. Teaching experience and a Ph.D. in film and media or a related field is expected. Employment term:  A 12-month...

QUALIFICATIONS The IMC department is looking for a scholar who has a deep knowledge of strategic communications within the contemporary media landscape. Candidates should have a PhD in communications, mass communications, marketing, business, organizational behavior, information systems, media studies, public relations, public policy, advertising, or a related field and should have a strong ambition to conduct and publish high caliber, impactful, and innovative research in the field of strategic communications. They should be able to present their research to a wide set of audiences and should be able to demonstrate strong managerial implications of their work that drives thought leadership. Applicants should be able to show how their research is aligned with the values and goals of the IMC program and be able to provide guidance on how firms strategically communicate with different stakeholders to achieve desired brand and firm-level outcomes. Candidates with expertise...

Northwestern University’s Department of Radio/Television/Film seeks an outstanding Professor of Media Production specializing in narrative fiction for cinema and television, to teach narrative techniques and aesthetics to undergraduate students and graduate students in our MFA in Documentary Media program.    This is an open-rank, tenure-eligible position, hiring at any appropriate rank, up to Full Professor. We seek a filmmaker with a national and international reputation, who has had an impact on the field with a substantial and innovative body of work directing and/or producing theatrical features and/or scripted episodic television, with any significant experience in writing, editing, cinematography, or other cinematic crafts a plus. We welcome candidates who work across different media – we have strong ties to the Department of Theatre, the Department of Performance Studies, and the Department of Communication Studies – and ideally, we...

Northwestern University’s Department of Radio/Television/Film seeks an outstanding Professor of Dramatic Writing (television writing/screenwriting/playwriting) to teach as part of our interdisciplinary MFA in Writing for the Screen + Stage. This is a tenured position, at the rank of Full Professor. We seek a writer with a national and international reputation, who has had an impact on the field with a substantial innovative body of work, ideally with an emphasis on underrepresented and LGBTQ+ voices. We welcome candidates who work across different media – we have strong ties to the Department of Theatre, the Department of Performance Studies, and the Department of Communication Studies. Preferred Start Date:   September 1, 2023 Preferred qualifications: MFA degree (or equivalent professional experience) At least one year of teaching at the University Level Substantial writing credits in Television/Film/Theatre Duties:...

The Department of Radio/Television/Film is seeking a full-time instructor at the rank of Assistant Professor of Instruction  (non-tenure eligible) focused on screen acting, with significant experience both in front of and behind the camera. Expertise in acting for film and television is essential, with any experience in film/TV casting, or acting for other media, such as gaming, motion capture, or voiceover a distinct plus. The candidate must also have sufficient technical experience/knowledge of filmmaking to teach an introductory-level production class and courses focused on screen acting in which polished short films or online content are final projects. Candidates should have a record of professional practice and/or creative activity, a terminal degree (MFA or PhD), and prior teaching experience. We may consider candidates without a terminal graduate degree if such candidates have extraordinary professional accomplishments. Employment term:  A 12-month...

The Department of Communication Studies at Northwestern University seeks to hire an Assistant Professor in the area of computational social science with an appointment beginning September 1, 2023. The successful candidate will be expected to publish innovative research, contribute directly to undergraduate and graduate instruction in the department, and perform some professional service. We are interested in applicants researching communication from a broad range of potential disciplinary backgrounds. Candidates with a Ph.D. or equivalent in Communication or related fields (e.g., Computer Science, Information Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Political Science, Economics, Psychology, Cognitive Science, or Sociology) are encouraged to apply. Applicants must show exceptional promise as researchers, scholars, teachers, and mentors. A Ph.D. or equivalent is required by date of hire. We are seeking candidates with expertise in computational social science that includes, but is not...