Faculty Jobs in Communication Are Up

While many academic disciplines are experiencing a tight job market, faculty job openings in communication are increasing, according to an analysis from the National Communication Association. The association identified 802 openings in 2015, up from 752 the year before and 351 as recently as 2009. The top five specializations sought in job listings: strategic/public relations/advertising; mass communication/media studies; organizational; digital/emerging/new media; and journalism.