She has been a Fulbright Scholar, Ukraine (2010-2011, 2012); Chair Professor of the College of Journalism at Xiamen University, China (2009-2012); Visiting Scholar to both Hong Kong Baptist University (2007) and National Taiwan University (2003-2004). In her department, she has served as Director of Undergraduate Studies (2007-2013) and as Director of Graduate Studies (1996-2001). Chang’s most recent achievement has been the best Faculty-in-Residence Award, of which she received in 2014-15.