[Air-L] Search for Chair (Full Professor or Advanced Associate Professor)

[Janet Sternberg]

Fordham University
Department of Communication and Media Studies
Chair/Full Professor, or Advanced Associate Professor

Fordham University, The Jesuit University of New York, invites 
applications for Full Professor (or advanced Associate Professor) and 
Chair of its Department of Communication and Media Studies. The position 
requires a Ph.D. in communication, media studies, or related area, 
scholarly credentials supporting appointment as advanced associate or 
full professor, and national reputation in one or more of the following 
curricular areas—ethics, law & policy; media, society & culture; 
journalism; broadcasting; film; new/participatory media; public 
communications.  The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years 
experience as department chair or the equivalent, be a dynamic leader 
who can represent the department within the university, with alumni, in 
the community, and among media professionals.  The Department maintains 
a large undergraduate program and a focused M.A. on two campuses.

Submit application electronically to cms at fordham.edu.  Include (1) cover 
letter with qualifications, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) brief vision 
statement with leadership style, (4) sample scholarship, and (5) names 
and contact information for at least three references.  Review of 
applications will begin on February 14, 2011 and continue until filled. 
  Position available August 1, 2011.  For complete job description, see 
http://bit.ly/forch.  With inquiries, contact Professor Lance Strate 
(strate at fordham.edu).

Fordham University is an independent, Catholic university in the Jesuit 
tradition that welcomes applications from men and women of all 
backgrounds.  Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative 
Action Employer.