Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications
(Northwestern University)
Two tenured/tenure-track positions in Integrated Marketing Communications
Application deadline: 5 October 2022
The Integrated Marketing Communications (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. 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 program.
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The IMC department is looking for (1) a scholar who has a deep knowledge of strategic communications within the contemporary media landscape, and for (2) a scholar who has a research stream focused on understanding customer experience, media technology and platforms, and/or consumer services.
Job description and application:
(1) STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS – full info here.
(2) CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE AND MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES – full info here.
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 in data-driven strategic communications in the realms of digital, social and mobile media and emergent technologies (e.g.. AI, VR, AR) are especially encouraged to apply. Scholars who have expertise in innovations, content strategy, persuasion, media effects, and social influence, and who include ethics, gender, race, and/or other aspects of social identity in their research are desirable.
The position will begin September 2023. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received no later than October 5, 2022 but it is expected that the position will remain open until filled. Required documents include a cover letter, CV, statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and copies of research papers. Names of references are required, but they will not be contacted until later rounds of application review and only once the applicant is notified. Questions should be directed to Robin Young.
