Faculty Resources
Available Faculty Positions
Assistant Professor of Film & Media Arts
Department of Film and Media Arts
Department of Broadcasting, Telecommunications and Mass Media
Department of Broadcasting, Telecommunications and Mass Media
Assistant Professor in Advertising
Department of Advertising
Associate Professor of Voice/Acting/Speech
Department of Theater
Assistant/Associate Professor of Dramaturgy
Department of Theater
Chair and Senior Faculty Position
Department of Broadcasting, Telecommunications and Mass Media
Assistant Professor in Magazine Journalism
Department of JournalismChair and Senior Faculty Member
Department of Strategic and Organizational CommunicationDirector, Communication Program
Tokyo, JapanAssistant Professor
Department of Film and Media Arts
Temple University’s Department of Film and Media Arts seeks a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor for appointment beginning August, 2009. Salary and rank are commensurate with experience.
Qualifications
We seek a hybrid film/mediamaker, whose work spans traditional film/video and digital and/or alternative media forms, is nationally or internationally recognized, innovative in form and content, and demonstrates awareness of contemporary critical and social media practice.
The candidate should have a secondary expertise in one of the following: theory, screenwriting, new media, along with experience teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate level; and the demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a creative, multi-disciplinary community.
Department and University
FMA is ranked among the top 10 film programs in the country. For more information, consult its Web site at www.temple.edu/sct/fma
Temple University is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the fourth largest media market in the nation. The University community at large includes more than 34,000 students in the region and at several international campuses; the School of Communications and Theater includes 3,900 undergraduate and graduate students.
Application Procedures
An MFA, PhD, or equivalent is required. Qualified candidates of color, gender minorities, and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please submit cover letter, vita and contact info for three references to:
Department of Film & Media Arts
Temple University
Annenberg Hall 2020 North 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Email: sdrury@temple.edu
Application review begins November 28, 2008, closing on January 15, 2009 or until position is filled.
Temple University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and educator where diversity is an essential source of vitality and strength.
Television Station Manager
Department of Broadcasting, Telecommunications and Mass Media
The department of Broadcasting, Telecommunications and Mass Media (BTMM) at Temple University invites applications for a faculty member who will serve as manager of a new Temple University television station beginning fall 2009. This is a non-tenure-track senior position in a department of approximately 800 majors who study audio, video and electronic media production; management of media institutions; and social and psychological functions, processes and effects of media.
This appointment is for two years and is renewable.
Qualifications
We seek a professional whose background emphasizes broadcast management, with experience in university-based media. The ideal candidate will have experience supervising production of media content, full time professional staff and student workers and will be able to teach in two or more of the following areas: media management, media history, career planning, media production, programming, integrated media. Applications should include evidence of substantial experience in broadcasting, and higher education teaching materials including course syllabi, teaching evaluations and/or peer reviews of teaching.
Department and University
BTMM is one of six departments in a large, diverse and dynamic School of Communications and Theater.The department offers a master's degree and contributes to an inter-departmental doctoral program in Mass Media and Communication.
Temple University is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the fourth largest media market in the nation. The University community at large includes more than 34,000 students in the region and at several international campuses; the School of Communications and Theater includes 3,900 undergraduate and graduate students.
For more information about the department, school, and Temple University, please visit:
- Department of Broadcasting, Telecommunications and Mass Media
- School of Communications and Theater
- Temple University
Application Procedures
To apply, please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, the names of three references, and other support materials to:
Search Committee, Television Station
Dept. of Broadcasting, Telecommunications and Mass Media
Temple University
Annenberg Hall 2020 North 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Email: saari@temple.edu
Application deadline is November 20, 2008.
Temple University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and educator where diversity is an essential source of vitality and strength.
Assistant Professor
The Department of Broadcasting, Telecommunications
The department of Broadcasting, Telecommunications and Mass Media (BTMM) at Temple University invites applications for an Assistant Professor beginning fall 2009. This is a tenure track faculty position in a department of approximately 700 majors who study audio, video and electronic media production; management of media institutions; and social and psychological functions, processes and effects of media.
Qualifications
We seek a scholar whose work addresses the challenges and opportunities in contemporary media environments. Candidates should be qualified to teach core undergraduate and graduate courses in media theory, analysis, and/or issues, as well as courses related to the candidate's specialty. Evidence of excellence in teaching and a promising record of scholarship are necessary. A Ph.D. is required.
Department and University
The department offers a master's degree and contributes to an inter-departmental doctoral program in Mass Media and Communication. BTMM is one of six departments in a large, diverse and dynamic School of Communications and Theater.
Temple University is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the fourth largest media market in the nation. The University community at large includes more than 34,000 students in the region and at several international campuses; the School of Communications and Theater includes 3,900 undergraduate and graduate students.
For more information about the department, school, and Temple University, please visit:
- Department of Broadcasting, Telecommunications and Mass Media
- School of Communications and Theater
- Temple University
Application Procedures
To apply, please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, the names of three references, and other support materials to:
Search Committee
Department of Broadcasting, Telecommunications and Mass Media
Temple University
Annenberg Hall (011-00)
2020 North 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Email: lombard@temple.edu
Application deadline is February 1, 2009.
Temple University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and educator where diversity is an essential source of vitality and strength.
Assistant Professor
The Department of Advertising
The Department of Advertising within the School of Communications and Theater at Temple University invites applications for a tenure-track, assistant professor position beginning fall semester, 2009.
Qualifications
The selected candidate will teach in area of expertise featuring four curriculum tracks of study and professional application: research, copywriting, art direction, and media and account management. A Ph.D., ABD, or other terminal degree is preferred but not mandatory.
The candidate should have a strong teaching and academic background, and future promise in research and academic publication.
Department and University
The Department of Advertising is an autonomous department within the School of Communications and Theater. The school has over 3,600 majors, and the department, fast-growing and newly formed in 2004, has over 300 majors. With over 34,000 students on regional and international campuses, Temple University is considered a major research institution located in Philadelphia the nation’s 5th largest media market.
Application Procedures
To apply, submit hard-copy of cover letter, resume or vitae, and contact information for 3 references to:
Professor James Marra
Department of Advertising
Room 300 Annenberg Hall
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Email: jlmarra@temple.edu
Position begins the fall of 2009. Deadline for application is December 1, 2008 or until the position is filled. Review of application begins October 1, 2008.
Temple University is an equal opportunity, Affirmative Action employer committed to achieving a diverse community.
Associate Professor of Voice/Acting/Speech
Department of Theater
Temple University Department of Theater seeks to fill a tenure track position beginning in August 2009.
Qualifications
Successful candidate will hold an MFA in Acting or Voice/Speech, be certified in a voice/speech methodology (Fitzmaurice Voicework preferred), and have professional experience coaching speech and dialect work. Candidate will also be an accomplished instructor of acting with documented experience at one or more nationally recognized programs for actor training.
Application Procedures
Please send cover letter, CV, and three letters of recommendation to:
Douglas C. Wager, Acting Search Committee Chair,
Temple University Theater Department,
Tomlinson Theater 011-05
1301 W. Norris Street
Philadelphia, PA. 19122
Email: dwager@temple.edu
Review of applications will begin September 2nd.
Temple University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and educator where diversity is an essential source of vitality and strength.
Assistant/Associate Professor of Dramaturgy
Department of Theater
Theater History-Temple University Department of Theater seeks to fill a tenure track position beginning in August 2009.
Qualifications
Successful candidate will be an experienced artist/scholar with a Ph.D. or D.F.A. in dramaturgy/theater history. M.F.A. with extraordinary credentials may be considered. Applicants must have experience as a working dramaturg, have taught successfully in history and dramaturgy at a university and have
theater publication.Application Procedures
Please send cover letter, CV and three letters of recommendation to:
Prof. Robert Hedley, Dramaturgy/History Search Committee Chair,
Temple University Theater Department,
Tomlinson Theater 011-05
1301 W. Norris Street
Philadelphia, PA. 19122
Email: rhedley@temple.edu
Review of applications will begin September 2nd.
Temple University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and educator where diversity is an essential source of vitality and strength.
Chair and Senior Faculty Position
Department of Broadcasting, Telecommunications and Mass Media
The School of Communications and Theater at Temple University invites applications from senior faculty for the position of Chair of the School’s Department of Broadcasting, Telecommunication and Mass Media (BTMM). This is a tenured faculty position in a department of approximately 800 majors who study audio, video and electronic media production; management of media institutions; and social and psychological functions, processes and effects of media.
Qualifications
We seek a colleague with the scholarly credentials and publication record that would qualify her or him for tenure at the Full Professor rank. The ideal candidate should have the dedication, vision and leadership skills to guide the department in its mission to prepare students for responsible creation of, reflection on and analysis of media content and institutions. Candidates should have a Ph.D. and an appreciation for the creative processes related to the field in addition to an understanding of the values of university life and scholarship.
Department and University
The department offers a master's degree and contributes to an inter-departmental doctoral program in Mass Media and Communication. BTMM is one of six departments in a large, diverse and dynamic School of Communications and Theater.
Temple University is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the fourth largest media market in the nation. The University community at large includes more than 34,000 students in the region and at several international campuses; the School of Communications and Theater includes 3,900 undergraduate and graduate students.
For more information about the department, school, and Temple University, please visit:
- Department of Broadcasting, Telecommunications and Mass Media
- School of Communications and Theater
- Temple University
Application Procedures
To apply, please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of at least three references to:
Search Committee
Dept of Broadcasting, Telecommunications and Mass Media
Temple University
Annenberg Hall (011-00)
2020 North 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122Email: amorri@temple.edu
Applications will be reviewed beginning September 15, 2008.
Temple University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and educator where diversity is an essential source of vitality and strength.
Assistant Professor in Magazine Journalism
The Department of Journalism
The Department of Journalism within the School of Communications and Theater at Temple University seeks candidates for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor rank, to begin in August 2009.
Qualifications
We are seeking a new faculty member who brings professional expertise in magazine publishing, editing and/or design, as well as theoretical expertise in studies areas such as new media, law, ethics, history, and/or media criticism. The successful candidate will be able to provide evidence of teaching experience and a clear agenda for scholarly research. The Ph.D. is preferred, though we also will consider applicants with notable professional experience. Departmental faculty holding the Ph.D. also have the opportunity to participate in the School of Communication and Theater’s doctoral program in Mass Media and Communication.
The goal of Temple’s journalism program is to prepare students for a multimedia professional future with solid training in urban journalism, with particular emphasis on underserved communities. We seek a colleague with a similar commitment and philosophy.
Department and University
The Department of Journalism is more than 80 years old with 14 full-time faculty members who teach some 800 undergraduate and graduate students. A Master of Journalism program offers professional training to full- and part-time students. Temple University, located in Philadelphia, the nation’s fourth largest media market, is a major research university with more than 35,000 students on regional and international campuses. Temple University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and educator where diversity is an essential source of vitality and strength.
Application Procedures
Applicants should submit:
(1) a cover letter indicating interest and relevant professional and academic background, including experience working with diverse populations and/or covering urban issues;
(2) resume with each page signed and dated;
(3) statement of teaching interests/philosophy;
(4) statement of research/professional activity philosophy; and
(5) names/contact information of at least three references.
Review of applications will begin October 15, 2008.
Apply to:
Search Committee, Department of Journalism, Temple University
316 Annenberg Hall
2020 N. 13th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19122-6080
Email: andrewm@temple.eduTemple University is an equal opportunity, Affirmative Action employer committed to achieving a diverse community.
Chair and Senior Faculty Member
Department of Strategic and Organizational Communication
The School of Communications and Theater at Temple University invites applications from senior faculty for the position of Chair for the school’s Department of Strategic and Organizational Communication (StOC).
Qualifications
This tenured faculty position plays a key role in a rapidly growing department with 10 full-time faculty members and 300 undergraduate majors in public communication, public relations, and organizational leadership. The department also offers an innovative M.S. in Communication Management. StOC is one of six departments in a diverse and dynamic School of Communications and Theater with nearly 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Faculty holding a Ph.D. participate in the school’s interdisciplinary doctoral program in Mass Media and Communication. The university community at large includes more than 34,000 students at the main campus and at several international campuses.
We seek a colleague with the relevant background and the dedication, vision, and leadership skills to guide the department in its mission to train students to study the theory, practice, ethics, and significance of social influence, particularly in a diverse, technology-driven, and global setting.
Application Procedures
The position begins in fall 2009. Applications will be reviewed beginning October 15, 2008, and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, send a letter of application, CV, and names and contact information for at least three references to:
Priscilla Murphy, Search Committee Chair
Department of Strategic and Organizational Communication
School of Communications and Theater
1701 N. 13th Street
Weiss Hall, 265-65
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Fax: 215-204-8543
Phone: 215-204-8345
Email: murphyp@temple.edu
Department and University
Temple University School of Communications and Theater (SCT) is in Philadelphia, the nation's fifth-largest media market. SCT is a comprehensive school of communication whose other departments include Journalism, Broadcasting, Telecommunications and Mass Media, Advertising, Film and Media Arts, and Theater. SCT is the fourth-largest academic unit within the university. More than 2,500 undergraduates are enrolled in our six departments, and more than 200 graduate students are pursuing our Ph.D., M.F.A., M.A., M.J., and M.S. degrees. The University community at large includes more than 35,000 students in the region and at several international campuses. Temple is a Carnegie Research University (high research activity). For more information about the department, school, and Temple University, please visit http://www.temple.edu/sct.
Temple University is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer and educator, for whom diversity is an essential source of vitality and strength.
Director, Communication Program
Tokyo, Japan
Temple University’s School of Communications and Theater (SCT) seeks to hire a Director for its Communication Program at the university’s branch campus in Tokyo, Japan (TUJ). This includes serving as Coordinator of the undergraduate Communication major and launching and serving as Director of an M.S. in Communication Management.
The Director will be a Temple University appointee, with his/her contract being with TUJ, likely at the rank of either Assistant or Associate Professor (other ranks possible depending on degree and experience). This non-tenure-track appointment is initially for three years, with subsequent three-year or five-year contracts.
Desired Qualifications
Candidates should demonstrate administrative experience in an academic/professional setting as well as excellent teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels. A Ph.D. in communication or in a related discipline is preferred. Significant professional experience in a related field, especially in Japan, is highly desirable. The language of instruction is English; the ability to speak Japanese is helpful but not required.
Administrative and Academic Responsibilities
The Director’s responsibilities will include overseeing the undergraduate major in Communication, including advising students, hiring faculty, scheduling courses, and planning and implementing an expansion of the curriculum. He/she will also be responsible for launching and administering an M.S. in Communication Management, including hiring faculty and recruiting and advising students. He/she will also be expected to teach courses in both programs, to develop relationships with industry leaders, and to support fund-raising for the Communication Program. Administratively, he/she will report to the Associate Dean of TUJ, but will coordinate academic issues with the Department of Strategic and Organizational Communication, the home department in Philadelphia.
Program Description
With an enrollment of 2,980 students and a faculty of 180, TUJ offers BA degrees with majors in American studies, art, Asian studies, business administration, communications, economics, general studies, international affairs, political science, psychological studies, and toursim and hospitality management. TUJ also offers AA degrees, an MBA, a Master of Science in Education and Doctor of Education in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and a Masters of Law. TTUJ is the pre-eminent American university in Japan and the first to be recognized by the Japanese Ministry of Education. With students from over 40 countries, a downtown Tokyo location, an extensive internship program, and widespread contacts in the local and international business communities, TUJ provides students with a unique opportunity to learn both communication theory and practice in a rich multicultural setting.
Department and University
The Department of Strategic and Organizational Communication is one of six departments in the School of Communications and Theater, the third largest in the university. The Department participates in the school’s doctoral program in Mass Media and Communication. Temple University is a state-affiliated Research I university with more than 36,000 students in Philadelphia. It has campuses in Rome, London, and Tokyo and programs throughout the world.
For additional program information, visit the Department of Strategic and Organizational Communication at www.temple.edu/stoc/ and Temple University Japan at www.tuj.ac.jp/.
Application Procedures
To apply, send both electronic and hard copies of (a) a letter of application; (b) a curriculum vitae or résumé (signed and dated on the first page and initialed on remaining pages); and (c) names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references. Send evidence of excellence in teaching and of professional work in either hard or electronic copies. E-mail: cbpratt@temple.edu.
Send applications and inquiries to:
Prof. Cornelius B. Pratt
Chair, Faculty Search CommitteeDepartment of Strategic and Organizational Communication
School of Communication and Theater
1701 N. 13th Street
Weiss Hall, 265-65
Philadelphia, PA 19122-6085
E-mail: cbpratt@temple.edu
Phone: 215-204-3214