This week's top five new journalism professor job openings in the U.S.

Editor's Note: Every week, we highlight what we consider the top five new journalism professor job openings posted during the week across the United States. Several news reports have documented the increase in the number of U.S. college students majoring in journalism this year, and there are plenty of professor openings announced every week at journalism schools.

1. Sam Houston State University in Texas seeks an assistant professor in journalism (tenure-track position). The job listing states, "The MCM Department seeks to hire two dynamic teacher-scholars who have research and teaching interests in digital media, online journalism, social media, and other topics related to digital production (reception, policy, technology, aesthetics, interactivity, and storytelling, among others). We are particularly interested in individuals who can develop undergraduate courses in multi-media and cross-platform production and take a leadership role in graduate teaching and advising."

2. Georgia Southern University seeks an assistant professor in journalism. The job listing states, "Reporting to the Department Chair, the Assistant Professor of Journalism will teach basic and advanced courses in reporting/writing, journalistic practice and ethics, along with media and society and media theory. Also expected are contributions to scholarship, and student advising. The position is a 9-month appointment, and the salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience."

3. American University in Washington, D.C., seeks an assistant professor in journalism (tenure-track position). The job listing states, "The nationally accredited Journalism program of The School of Communication at American University, Washington, D.C., is seeking an experienced journalist with a strong record/expertise in health, science, and/or environmental journalism for a tenure-track position beginning in August 2010. The successful applicant could have additional business, government, and/or public policy expertise."

4. Oklahoma State University seeks an assistant professor in journalism (tenure-track position). The job listing states, "The applicant should be able to teach a wide spectrum of courses in the school, including strategic writing, advertising, public relations, strategic communication campaigns and research at both the bachelor's and master's levels. Knowledge of and experience with the new media environment and global outreach is a plus."

5. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks an assistant professor in public relations journalism (tenure-track position). The job listing states, "Professional experience in public relations and interests in (1) social media/impact of new technology on the profession, (2) health communication, and/or (3) international public relations are a plus."