Kennesaw State University invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Communication with a focus on International Public Relations. Qualifications include an earned doctorate degree in communication, mass communication or a related field, and a well established record of scholarship. The ideal candidate understands the complexities of global communication, cultural competency, and international policy. Knowledge of and/or experience with Latin American countries is especially desired. He/she will be instrumental in helping to shape and implement a new graduate program in Integrated Global Communication. Responsibilities include teaching required upper level courses, contributing to the teaching of other communication courses, performing service duties, and maintaining scholarly productivity. Current core courses include: Communication Theory, Research Methods, and Public Relations Campaigns. Excellence in teaching and mentoring students is expected. Experience with grant writing a plus.

Application materials, including a letter of interest 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 graduate transcripts should be electronically submitted to:

Dr. Buddy Mayo, Search Committee Chair, using the following address: communicationIPR@kennesaw.edu

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To guarantee consideration, materials must be received by September 15, 2009.

This is a new faculty line. For questions about this position, please contact Dr. Buddy Mayo at cmayo5@kennesaw.edu