Assistant/Associate Professor of Communication Studies Habib University, Karachi, Pakistan The Department of Communications Studies and Design at Habib

University is conducting an open-rank search for Communication Studies scholars. Areas of specialization are open, though we seek a scholar prepared to teach Mass Communications and Broadcast Media Studies at the undergraduate level and to develop additional undergraduate courses specifically relevant to Pakistan and the broader South Asian region. Scholars whose teaching and research expertise intersects with one or more of the following sub-fields are especially encouraged to apply: Journalism Studies, Development Communication, Communication Technology, Mass Communication, Global Communication, South Asian Communication, International Television Studies, Translation, Visual Communication Studies, Digital Media, Information Science. PhD required at start date (August, 2014). To Apply: Please a send current CV and a letter of interest (PDF format) to Minerva John at minerva.john@huf.org.pk . Selected candidates will be contacted with a request to submit a research and teaching statement, three letters of reference and a representative writing sample. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. ___________________ Habib University is seeking candidates with excellent teaching, and scholarly credentials who have a passion for undergraduate education, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to communicate and work well in teams. The University will offer opportunities for faculty to pursue research and scholarly advancement across the Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences and Engineering. As academic leaders, faculty will have the unique opportunity to build a new institution, shape programs and foster synergies across fields. The Communication Studies and Design (CSD) program will provide a rich mix of theory and practice to produce imaginative leaders and practitioners in the fields of communication. The curriculum will develop a thorough understanding of the ways in which semiotic and media systems both reflect and shape individual, political, and cultural being. Using this understanding as a foundation, it will develop technical expertise in oral, print, visual, and online communication through project-based learning in authentic contexts. Please visit our website: http://habib.edu.pk/