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10/16/2026

📢 Call for Papers: KACA–ICA 2027📢

We are excited to announce the Call for Papers for the KACA–ICA 2027 Session, taking place in Glasgow, UK. Next year, the Korean American Communication Association (KACA) will host a research competition session at the annual conference of the International Communication Association (ICA). For more details, please check out the posters. We look forward to receiving your submissions!

📅Submission deadline: 11:59PM (EST) Monday, November 30, 2026
📧Submit it to: [email protected]
📄Submission type: Full paper manuscript or Extended abstract
❓For inquiries, please contact: Joseph Yoo ([email protected]) or Dongjae Lim ([email protected]).

10/14/2026

📩 [HIRING] Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Broadcast & Video Journalism – CSUN 🎙️🎥

“We are looking for an educator with extended professional experience in news production who is passionate about teaching, mentoring, and guiding a diverse student body.”

🔹 Rank: Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track)

🔹 Start Date: August 19, 2027

🔹 Salary Range: $88,000 – $95,000

🔹 Preferred Deadline: November 2, 2026

🎓 Key Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in Journalism, Mass Comm, or related field (Ph.D. preferred)

• Professional reporting or producer experience in broadcast/digital platforms

• Teaching or mentoring experience (higher ed or professional setting)

(Spanish-language fluency & audio/video production expertise are a plus!)

🔗 Learn more and apply online:

As a destination workplace, California State University, Northridge attracts, develops, and maintains a diverse workforce of over 4,000 engaged and committed faculty and staff. CSUN is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. CSUN is especially interes...

10/09/2026

📢 Job Posting Announcement (No.13 / 2026-2027): University of Hawai’i at Manoa

🎓 UHM College of Social Sciences - Journalism/School of Communication and Information

The Journalism Program, School of Communication and Information (SCI), College of Social Sciences, University of Hawai’i at Manoa (UHM, Honolulu, Hawai’i) invites applicants for the position of Assistant Professor (F-3). This is a 9-month, full-time, permanent, tenure-track faculty appointment to begin August 1, 2027, subject to position clearance and availability of funds.

📌 Position: Assistant Professor (Journalism, with an emphasis on Multimedia)

📌 Desirable Qualifications:

1) Professional journalism experience in digital-first or multimedia newsrooms.
2) Experience in any of the following: emerging media, social media, creator journalism, or audience engagement; place-based, community, Indigenous, Hawaiian, or Pacific journalism; science/environmental or climate journalism; and/or data journalism, visualization, documentary journalism, or investigative reporting.
3) Experience teaching multimedia journalism or media writing.
4) Experience with AI-assisted journalism or other emerging journalism technologies.
5) Established and ongoing relationships with media organizations in Hawai'i or Pacific region.

🗓️ Application Deadline: Continuous; applications review begins 10/19/2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by 10/18/2026 will be given priority.

✅ Details and Online Submission:

Please go to the following link https://go.hawaii.edu/Rq. Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the following required documents:

1) Cover Letter: A (no more than) three-page cover letter, single-spaced, sharing your specific interests in this position.
2) CV: A current Curriculum Vitae.
3) Writing Sample: Representative working paper(s).
4) References: Contact information for three (3) professional references that can speak to your qualifications for this position.
5) Transcripts: Official academic transcript(s) (copies of official transcripts are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire).
6) More information: https://jobs.chronicle.com/job/38042945/assistant-professor-journalism-with-an-emphasis-on-multimedia-/

Application materials will not be returned. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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✉️ Inquiries: Prof. John Temple; [email protected]; 304-685-2843
More information about the School of Communication & Information and Journalism is available at https://sci.manoa.hawaii.edu/programs/journalism/.

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10/03/2026

📢 Another job opening! — Assistant Professor of Communication

George Washington University | Washington, D.C.

GW’s Department of Organizational Sciences and Communication is hiring for a renewable three-year position focused on teaching and service, beginning as early as Fall 2027.

- Areas: Communication broadly, including organizational, interpersonal, strategic, intercultural, and social media communication.
- Responsibilities: Undergraduate and graduate teaching, plus program leadership and advising.
- Qualifications: PhD in Communication or a related field by appointment; demonstrated teaching excellence. ABD candidates welcome.
- Application review begins: November 2, 2026; continues until filled.

Check it out if you’re interested, and see details here:

The Department of Organizational Sciences and Communication (OSC) at the George Washington University invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Communication to begin as early as Fall 2027. This is a renewable three-year specialized service position that focuses on teaching and service. OSC...

09/25/2026

📣 Job Announcement 📣

Assistant Professor, Strategic Communication/Public Relations - School of Communication Studies

The School of Communication Studies at James Madison University invites applications for a tenure-track Strategic Communication / Public Relations faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor. Employment begins in August 2027.

We seek an innovative scholar and educator whose teaching, research, and professional experiences advance the study and practice of strategic communication and public relations.

We welcome candidates who combine strong scholarly potential, excellent teaching, and professional or applied expertise and who can contribute to the School’s undergraduate public relations curriculum and graduate strategic communication program.

The successful candidate will join a vibrant program with an active and award-winning PRSSA chapter and student-run public relations firm. The School’s Public Relations program has also been recognized by the PRWeek Awards, including an honorable mention for Education Program of the Year. These opportunities provide an exceptional environment for faculty to connect scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional practice.

♾️ For more information, please visit: https://jobs.jmu.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-strategic-communication-public-relations-school-of-communication-studies-harrisonburg-virginia-united-states

📅 Review of applications begins 10/26/2026.

💰 Salary is commensurate with experience.

What makes JMU a great place to work? It starts with incredible faculty and staff who see their career as an opportunity to shape someone’s world – whether we’re inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities. It is why we invest in our people – ensuring they have acce...

09/23/2026

📢 Job Posting Announcement (No.10 / 2026-2027): Kookmin University (국민대학교)

🎓 Kookmin University, Media Studies Program, School of Media & Advertising

The School of Media & Advertising (Media Studies Program) at Kookmin University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty appointment beginning March 1, 2027.

📌 Position: Media Studies — preference given to candidates specializing in entertainment/visual media (one tenure-track position)

📌 Qualifications:
1) A doctoral degree in the relevant field, with at least 2 SCIE-level papers (SCI, SCIE, SSCI, or A&HCI) published as first author or corresponding author within the most recent 3 years (October 1, 2023 – September 30, 2026, based on the application deadline)
2) No grounds for disqualification from appointment as faculty at a private school or at Kookmin University
3) Must meet the faculty qualification standards set forth in the Higher Education Act and Kookmin University's Faculty Personnel Regulations (equivalent to 5 years of converted career experience; doctoral degree holders satisfy this requirement)
4) Candidates expected to complete their doctoral degree before the appointment date are also eligible
5) Appointment date: March 1, 2027

🗓️ Application Deadline: Until 11:00 AM (KST), September 30, 2026 (Wed) — applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted

✅ Details and Online Submission: https://prof.kookmin.ac.kr/nx/

✉️ Inquiries: Professor Jin Woo Kim ([email protected])

국민대학교 전임교원 채용

안녕하십니까.

국민대학교 미디어·광고학부 미디어전공에서 2027년 3월 1일자 임용 전임교원을 초빙합니다.

⦿ 초빙분야 및 인원
- 미디어 연구 (엔터테인먼트·영상 미디어 분야 전공자 우대): 정년트랙 전임교원 1명

⦿ 지원 자격
1) 해당 전공분야 박사학위 소지자로서, 최근 3년간(접수 마감일 기준 2023. 10. 1. ~ 2026. 9. 30.) 주저자(제1저자 또는 교신저자)로 SCIE급(SCI, SCIE, SSCI 또는 A&HCI 포함) 논문 2편 이상인 자
2) 사립학교 및 본교 교원임용에 결격사유가 없는 자
3) 고등교육법 및 본교 교원 인사규정에서 정한 전임교원 자격 기준을 충족하는 자 (환산 경력 5년 이상; 박사학위 소지자는 경력 자격 기준 충족)
4) 박사학위 취득 예정자도 지원 가능 (단, 임용예정일 전까지 학위 취득 필요)
5) 임용 예정일: 2027. 03. 01. 자

⦿ 접수기간
- ~ 2026년 9월 30일(수) 오전 11:00까지 (마감 시한 필히 엄수, 마감 시한 초과 제출 지원서는 접수되지 않음)

⦿ 지원 방법 및 온라인 접수
- 국민대학교 교원채용 사이트 참조: https://prof.kookmin.ac.kr/nx/

⦿ 문의
- 국민대학교 미디어·광고학부 김진우 교수 ([email protected])

09/18/2026

🎓 2026 KAUPA Scholarship for Students

The Korean American University Professor Association (KAUPA) is now accepting applications for its 2026 scholarships for students of Korean descent studying in North America.

💰 Scholarships
• General Scholarships: 4 recipients × $500
• Endowed Scholarships: 2 recipients × $1,000

✅ Eligibility
High school seniors who have applied to or been accepted by a college/university, as well as current undergraduate and graduate students. Applicants should aspire to pursue a career in an academic field in North America.

U.S. or Canadian citizenship is NOT required.

📄 Application Materials
• Online Application Form
• Transcript
• CV or Résumé
• Application Essay
• 1–2 Letters of Recommendation

📅 Application Deadline: September 30, 2026

🔗 Apply online: https://www.kaupa.org/scholarship-application
📧 Contact: Dr. Wooyang Kim — [email protected]

Scholarship recipients will be selected in early November 2026.

09/16/2026

Congratulations to our Editor-in-Chief of Korean Journal of Communication, Dr. Dal Yong Jin, on being named a 2026 Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, Canada’s highest academic honour. 🎉

Dr. Jin, Distinguished SFU Professor in the School of Communication at Simon Fraser University, is one of seven SFU researchers honoured by the Royal Society of Canada this year.

He is internationally recognized for his pioneering research in digital media, platform studies, and globalization, and his work has shaped global discourse on Korean media and digital culture while advancing theoretical frameworks in transnational cultural studies.

The KACA extends its warmest congratulations to
Dr. Jin.

📖 Read more: Congratulations to our Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Dal Yong Jin, on being named a 2026 Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, Canada’s highest academic honour. 🎉

Dr. Jin, Distinguished SFU Professor in the School of Communication at Simon Fraser University, is one of seven SFU researchers honoured by the Royal Society of Canada this year. He is internationally recognized for his pioneering research in digital media, platform studies, and globalization, and his work has shaped global discourse on Korean media and digital culture while advancing theoretical frameworks in transnational cultural studies.

The Korean Journal of Communication extends its warmest congratulations to Dr. Jin.

📖 Read more: https://www.myscience.org/en/news/wire/seven_sfu_researchers_honoured_by_the_royal_society_of_canada-2026-sfu

09/15/2026

📣 Job Posting Announcement 📣

Hanyang University (ERICA) Full-Time Faculty Position Recruitment

The Department of Advertising and Public Relations at Hanyang University (ERICA) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty appointment beginning in March 2027.

💼Position: AI Communication (one tenure-track position)

✅Qualifications:
1) A doctoral degree in the relevant field (candidates expected to complete the degree before the appointment date are also eligible)
2) Ability to teach in English (required for tenure-track positions)
3) No grounds for disqualification from appointment as faculty at a private school or at Hanyang University
4) Faculty assigned to regular lecture courses must be able to teach in English and to develop and publicly release online course content
5) Male applicants of Korean nationality must have completed their military service obligation before the appointment date

⏰Application Period: September 14, 2026 (Mon) 5:00 PM – September 28, 2026 (Mon) 1:59 PM (KST)

🔗Details and Online Submission: https://site.hanyang.ac.kr/web/faculty/27-3-2
📧Inquiries: Hyun Jung Oh, Department Chair ([email protected])

We would appreciate it if you could share this announcement with anyone who may be interested.

한양대학교(ERICA) 광고홍보학과 전임교원 채용

안녕하십니까.
한양대학교 ERICA 광고홍보학과에서 2027년 3월 1일자 임용 전임교원을 초빙하고자 하오니, 관심 있는 분들의 많은 지원을 부탁드립니다. 주변에 적임자가 계시면 널리 알려 주시면 감사하겠습니다.

⦿ 초빙분야 및 인원
- AI Communication: 정년트랙 전임교원 1명

⦿ 지원 자격
1) 해당 전공분야 박사학위 소지자 (2027. 2. 28.까지 학위 취득 예정자 포함)
2) 영어강의가 가능한 자
3) 사립학교 및 본교 교원임용에 결격사유가 없는 자 (대학교원 자격기준 등에 관한 규정 제12조, 국가공무원법 제33조 및 아동ㆍ청소년의 성보호에 관한 법률 제56조 및 동법 시행령 제25조, 교육공무원법 제10조의4 등 참조)
4) 정규 이론강의를 담당하는 경우, 영어강의와 온라인 강의 콘텐츠 개발 및 공개가 가능하여야 함
5) 대한민국 국적 남성의 경우 임용일 이전까지 병역의무를 완료한 자

⦿공고 및 접수기간
- 2026년 9월 14일(월) 오후 5시 ~ 2026년 9월 28일(월) 오후 1시 59분

⦿ 심사 기준, 지원 방법 및 온라인 접수
- 한양대학교 교수 초빙 공고 참조: https://site.hanyang.ac.kr/web/faculty/27-3-2

⦿ 문의
- 한양대학교 ERICA 광고홍보학과 학과장 오현정 ([email protected])

감사합니다.
한양대학교 ERICA 광고홍보학과 드림

• 지원자격   - 건축학 또는 건축 관련 분야의 석사학위 소지자(박사학위     우대) 또는 이에 준하는 연구·교육 경력을 보유한 자   - 건축계획 및 건축설계 분야의 전문성을 갖추고, 인공지능     (AI), 생성형 AI, 데이터 기.....

09/14/2026

📣 Don’t forget to check out KACA at NCA 2026!

Join us on November 19 and 21 for engaging research sessions, meaningful conversations, and opportunities to connect with the KACA community.

🍽️ Planning to join the KACA Social Dinner on November 19? Please RSVP by November 10 using the QR code or https://forms.gle/AQSs4biynREc4iMh7

👉 Swipe through for the full program, session details, presenters, and socialdinner information.

We look forward to seeing everyone at NCA 2026 in New Orleans!