Embracing the Opportunities Ahead: An Analysis of Communication Position Announcements for 2013–2014

Abstract

Knowing what the Communication job market is can be helpful and informative when planning how to build a program of study or research. On the other side, those who are looking for a job or are preparing for future job hunting also need knowledge about the current job market to help make decisions and predictions. To facilitate these processes, this article surveys the entirety of job postings posted on NCA’s CRTNET service and Spectra publication over the course of 2013 and 2014. The analyses provide an in-depth look at what kind of positions are being offered, which have tenure-track options, what degrees are required, if and what research methodological experience is needed, what kind of institution is offering the position, whether grant and/or teaching experience is desired, and what kinds of topical specializations are sought after.

Keywords:

• Communication Job Market
• Job Positions
• Specializations

Notes

[1] Found at the following Web site: http://www.natcom.org/data/members/#Databases.

[2] Descriptions and criteria for each category are available upon request of the codebook.

[3] The full description of results, including all figures and tables, are available upon request.