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Communication Studies Professors and Supervisors in United States
Professors in communication studies in united states
684 professors found
Associate Professor
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
United States
Research Interests
Health Communication
Educational Technology
Communication Studies
Health Science
Academic Purposes
Professor
Western Washington University
United States
Research Interests
Media Studies
Political Communication
Journalism
Communication Studies
Academic Engagement
Associate Professor
Temple University
United States
Research Interests
Political Communication
Media Studies
Journalism
Communication Studies
Data Journalism
Associate Professor/Director of Graduate Studies
Michigan State University
United States
Research Interests
Media Studies
Creative Writing
Academic Purposes
Communication Studies
Undergraduate Education
Assistant Professor
East Carolina University
United States
Research Interests
Media Studies
Educational Psychology
Communication Studies
Teaching And Learning
Applied Ethics
Assistant Professor of Journalism, Director of Student Media
Marquette University
United States
Research Interests
Media Studies
Educational Technology
Journalism
Communication Studies
Critical Literacy
University of Kentucky
United States
Research Interests
Educational Technology
Educational Psychology
Teaching And Learning
Communication Studies
Sociology Of Education
University of Minnesota
United States
Research Interests
Media Studies
Social Psychology
Journalism
Audience Engagement
Crisis Communication
College of Communication Arts and Sciences
United States
Research Interests
Media Studies
Organizational Communication
Scientific Integrity
Science Policy
Scholarly Communication
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Living costs in United States
Estimated costs in United States.
MonthlyYearly | United States |
|---|---|
 Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | $3.0k $3,000/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | $1.5k $1,500/yr |
 Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | $800 $800/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | $12.0k $12,000/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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Research Interests
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United States
Research Interests
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Just Landed
United States
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Posted Yesterday
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The Department of English and Comparative Literature at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is recruiting a full-time Teaching Postdoctoral Fellow in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States. The fellowship supports teacher-scholars who have completed a Ph.D. in English and Comparative Literature before the appointment begins. The successful candidate will teach courses for the host department, develop an independent research agenda, and participate in professional-development acti...
Education
Communication Studies
Literature
+3 more
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Tamlin Pavelsky
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
United States
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1 week ago
Postdoc opportunity at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in hydrology, remote sensing, and science communication. The lab of Tamlin Pavelsky is hiring a Post-Doc Research Associate to support the new NASA-funded Researchers Inspiring Public Participation in Lake Education and Science (RIPPLES) project. The project brings together NASA data, hydrology expertise, and a team of experienced science educators to create innovative, multi-faceted science learning experiences that use loca...
Education
Environmental Science
Remote Sensing
+6 more
1 week ago
Oklahoma State University
United States
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1 week ago
Oklahoma State University is advertising a PhD opportunity in Agricultural Economics tied to an interdisciplinary graduate research assistantship (GRA) focused on agricultural health and safety . The role combines applied research , communications outreach , and Extension activities, making it a strong fit for students interested in research that directly serves agricultural communities. The selected doctoral student will help develop useful educational resources, coordinate Extension and outrea...
Education
Agriculture
Communication Studies
+3 more
1 week ago
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