The William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications, University of Kansas, announces its inaugural Stauffer Professor position. We are searching for an eminent scholar with a Ph.D. in journalism or a related field, who is a prolific researcher and will qualify to be hired at the rank of a tenured full professor. Areas of expertise might include media effects, public opinion, new/multi-media, race and gender issues, visual communication, health communication, political communication, strategic communication and international/intercultural communication. A social scientist is preferred, but all research methods/approaches will be considered. Research in issues related to diversity, or experience in working with a diverse population, is preferred but not required. For complete position description and to apply, go to https://jobs.ku.edu and search for position #00207874. Direct questions to Professor Tien-Tsung Lee, Search Committee Chair E-mail: ttlee@ku.edu; Fax: 785-864-5318; Telephone: 785-864-7626. Initial review begins on December 1, 2009, and will continue until position is filled. Start date is August 2010. EO/AA employer.