Positiions in Singapore
Position: Assistant/Associate Professor positions
Institution: Nanyang Technological University
Location: Singapore
Date posted: 9/20/2006
Application deadline: 12/15/2006

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. The School of Communication and Information (www.ntu.edu.sg/sci/) will enter its 15th year in 2007 and be renamed the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, after the country's former President. To commemorate this event and ensure the vitality of the school for years to come, a $25,000,000 fundraising campaign called the Wee Kim Wee Legacy Fund was established (http://www.ntu.edu.sg/weekimwee/). With the target nearly reached, we are initiating new programs, offering more scholarships, and embarking on a major recruitment exercise. SCI is widely recognized as one of Asia's premier institutions in communication and information education and research, and with these new appointments we hope to continue our tradition of excellence.

We will have up to ten open-rank positions (either Assistant or Associate Professor) available starting July 2007 in the following areas: Journalism: Preferred area of teaching expertise is business journalism, with research interests within the broad area of press and society, such as comparative press systems and media ethics. Interpersonal Communication: In addition to expertise in dyadic and small group communication, we are looking for a candidate with an interest in one or more of the following: persuasion, intercultural communication, health communication, computer-mediated communication. Ability to teach qualitative as well as quantitative research methods is desirable. Television studies: Preferred areas of expertise include narrative and textual analyses, critical media & cultural studies, and audience studies, especially those with an Asian focus in their research. Broadcast Media: Preferred areas of expertise include management, programming, and policy. Preference will be given to candidates with an Asian focus in research.

Advertising: Preferred areas of specialization include copy writing, graphic design, advertising and new media technologies, Issues and ethics in advertising, marketing and media planning and other related areas.
Public Relations: Preferred areas of expertise include public relations writing, strategic public relations management, organization communication, International PR, planning and executing PR campaigns, promotion and event management, Crisis management and other related courses. Visual Communication: Preferred areas of expertise include graphic design and graphic communication, visual literacy, creative strategy, and advertising portfolio Information Systems: Preferred areas of expertise include enterprise information systems architecting, information systems security, and mobile and ubiquitous applications. Faculty is encouraged to co-teach graduate courses and supervise dissertations in different areas of information technology and knowledge management. Knowledge Management: Preferred areas of expertise include intellectual capital, human capital, and business intelligence. Faculty is encouraged to co-teach graduate courses and supervise research projects in different areas related to IT and information management.
For all positions, preference will be given to those with an active program of research. Applicants must have a graduate degree, preferably a Ph.D., and professional or teaching experience. Applicants should send their application form (downloadable at http://www.ntu.edu.sg/hr/Applnforms.htm with a cover letter, a detailed CV, evidence of teaching effectiveness and the contact information of three referees to: Vice President, Human Resources, Nanyang Technological University, Office of Human Resources, Administration Building, Level 4, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798. Fax: (65) 6791-9340; Email: Acad-recruitment@ntu.edu.sg. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by December 15, 2006. Positions are open until filled. Direct inquiries to SCI-Recruitment@ntu.edu.sg. The school attracts students who are among the very best from Singapore's competitive educational system and is committed to a collegial environment that will bring out the best in teaching and research.