Faculty Position Openings Template

Located near Atlanta, Kennesaw State University is the third largest university in the University System of Georgia. Kennesaw State University invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Communication with a focus on Media Studies. Qualifications include an earned doctorate degree in communication, mass communication or a related field completed by August 2007.

Responsibilities include teaching required undergraduate courses in mass communication; managing a new Digital Media Lab; helping to develop a curriculum for a department aspiring to be at the vanguard of the citizen media movement (especially in connection with journalism and PR); performing service duties; and maintaining scholarly productivity. Familiarity with new and emerging digital tools such as weblogs, vlogs, podcasts, is required. Excellence in teaching and mentoring students is expected.

Kennesaw State University embraces diversity, and we encourage women and individuals from underrepresented and marginalized groups to apply.

Department:	Department of Communication
Position Title:	Assistant Professor of Communication/Media Studies
Position Qualifications/ Responsibilities:	Located near Atlanta, Kennesaw State University is the third largest university in the University System of Georgia. Kennesaw State University invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Communication with a focus on Media Studies. Qualifications include an earned doctorate degree in communication, mass communication or a related field completed by August 2007. Responsibilities include teaching required undergraduate courses in mass communication; managing a new Digital Media Lab; helping to develop a curriculum for a department aspiring to be at the vanguard of the citizen media movement (especially in connection with journalism and PR); performing service duties; and maintaining scholarly productivity. Familiarity with new and emerging digital tools such as weblogs, vlogs, podcasts, is required. Excellence in teaching and mentoring students is expected. Kennesaw State University embraces diversity, and we encourage women and individuals from underrepresented and marginalized groups to apply.
Application Procedure:	To apply, send a letter addressing your qualifications for the position; current curriculum vita; teaching evaluations, statement of teaching philosophy; sample syllabi; names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three references; and official transcripts to: Professor Leonard Witt, Search Committee Chair Kennesaw State University Department of Communication 1000 Chastain Road, Mailbox #3102 Kennesaw, GA 30144-5591 Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To guarantee consideration, materials must be postmarked by October 15, 2006. For a detailed description of the university, college and department, please visit our home page at www.kennesaw.edu.
Date Position Available:	August 2007
Policy Statement:	Kennesaw State University, a member of the University System of Georgia, does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, handicap, national origin, or sexual orientation, as authorized by law. Georgia is an Open Records State. AA/EOE.
Questions About Position Opening:	For questions about this position opening, contact: Leonard Witt, lwitt@kennesaw.edu.