Faculty Position Openings Template

Kennesaw State University invites applications for the position of Lecturer in the Department of Communication and Research Fellow for its new Center for Sustainable Journalism. The Center is funded in part by a pledge from The Harnisch Foundation of $1.5 million spread over a five-year period to advance research aimed at discovering innovative ways to produce financially sustainable, high quality and ethically sound journalism. The Research Fellow will have a demonstrated and continuing applied research agenda that provides scholars, students, citizens, entrepreneurs, and professionals a well grounded understanding of what is needed to advance financially sustainable, high quality and ethically sound journalism. This position is for a one year non-tenure track appointment.

The successful candidate is expected to have the following:

an earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in an academic discipline related to the Center’s mission.
accomplishments and achievements in quantitative and applied research activity in industry or academia.
an understanding of, and experience with, issues that influence journalism sustainability on an international scale.
a commitment to addressing journalism challenges in the profession, in communities and in higher education.
a documented understanding of how disruptive technologies are affecting old sustainable media models and how those technologies might be used to advance high quality, ethically sound journalism in the future.

Department:	Communication; Center for Sustainable Journalism
Position Title:	Lecturer and Research Fellow (pending budget approval)
Position Qualifications/ Responsibilities:	Kennesaw State University invites applications for the position of Lecturer in the Department of Communication and Research Fellow for its new Center for Sustainable Journalism. The Center is funded in part by a pledge from The Harnisch Foundation of $1.5 million spread over a five-year period to advance research aimed at discovering innovative ways to produce financially sustainable, high quality and ethically sound journalism. The Research Fellow will have a demonstrated and continuing applied research agenda that provides scholars, students, citizens, entrepreneurs, and professionals a well grounded understanding of what is needed to advance financially sustainable, high quality and ethically sound journalism. This position is for a one year non-tenure track appointment. The successful candidate is expected to have the following: an earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in an academic discipline related to the Center’s mission. accomplishments and achievements in quantitative and applied research activity in industry or academia. an understanding of, and experience with, issues that influence journalism sustainability on an international scale. a commitment to addressing journalism challenges in the profession, in communities and in higher education. a documented understanding of how disruptive technologies are affecting old sustainable media models and how those technologies might be used to advance high quality, ethically sound journalism in the future.
Application Procedure:	To apply, send a letter addressing your qualifications for the position; current curriculum vita; one peer-reviewed article; a statement explaining your research agenda; addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least three references; and official transcripts to: Dr. Heeman Kim, Search Committee Chair (Research Fellow), Center for Sustainable Journalism Kennesaw State University 1000 Chastain Road, #2207 Kennesaw, Georgia 30144-5591. For a detailed description of the university, college and department, please visit our home page at www.kennesaw.edu
Date Position Available:	Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To guarantee consideration, materials for your application must be postmarked by June 15, 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 Leonard Witt at csjinfo@kennesaw.edu