Faculty Position Openings Template

Kennesaw State University invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Communication with a focus on Public Relations. Qualifications include an earned doctorate degree (completed by August 2009) in communication, mass communication, or a related field.

Responsibilities include teaching required public relations courses, contributing to the teaching of other communication courses, performing service duties, and maintaining scholarly productivity. Core public relations courses include: Introduction to Mass Communication, Public Relations Principles, Public Relations Cases, Public Relations Writing, and Public Relations Campaigns. Excellence in teaching and mentoring students is expected.

The Department wishes to provide an inclusive learning environment to prepare students for personal and professional success in an increasingly multicultural and global society. Candidates are, therefore, encouraged to address in their application how they can contribute to the diversity of the community.

Department:	Communication
Position Title:	Assistant Professor of Communication
Position Qualifications/ Responsibilities:	Kennesaw State University invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Communication with a focus on Public Relations. Qualifications include an earned doctorate degree (completed by August 2009) in communication, mass communication, or a related field. Responsibilities include teaching required public relations courses, contributing to the teaching of other communication courses, performing service duties, and maintaining scholarly productivity. Core public relations courses include: Introduction to Mass Communication, Public Relations Principles, Public Relations Cases, Public Relations Writing, and Public Relations Campaigns. Excellence in teaching and mentoring students is expected. The Department wishes to provide an inclusive learning environment to prepare students for personal and professional success in an increasingly multicultural and global society. Candidates are, therefore, encouraged to address in their application how they can contribute to the diversity of the community.
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 transcripts to: Dr. Barbara Gainey, PR Search Committee Chair Kennesaw State University Department of Communication 1000 Chastain Road, MB #2207 Kennesaw, GA 30144-5591 Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To guarantee consideration, materials must be received by October 15, 2008. For a detailed description of the university, college and department, please visit our home page at www.kennesaw.edu .
Date Position Available:	August 2009
Policy Statement:	Kennesaw State University, a member of the University System of Georgia, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or sexual orientation in employment or provision of services. Georgia is an Open Records State. AA/EOE.
Questions About Position Opening:	For questions about this position, please contact Dr. Barbara Gainey at bgainey@kennesaw.edu