Faculty Position Openings Template

Kennesaw State University invites applications for the position of Research Director 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 Director 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. The Research Director will report to Leonard Witt, Executive Director of the Center, and work closely with the Center’s Director, its Business Development Officer and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences’ development officer and its grant writing specialist. The Center aims to be an internationally recognized hub for research and development of business models that will provide sustainable journalism in the future. An entrepreneurial spirit is welcome.
This is a 9-month, research oriented full-time tenure track faculty position with a 1/1 course teaching load in the Department of Communication. The Research Director for The Center for Sustainable Journalism at Kennesaw State University assumes responsibility for the following:

developing and implementing research policies, and helping shape the research priorities for the Center.
providing strategic research leadership for the Center.
applying for research grants or securing contracts that advance the Center’s mission.
overseeing research budgets and research grant reporting.
advocating for funding at the local, state, and national levels for the Center.
producing applied research in keeping with the Center’s mission.
developing collaborative relationships with internal and external partners for commercialization and technology transfer of research-developed products especially those advancing financially sustainable, high quality and ethically sound journalism.
promoting excellence in graduate teaching, research/creative
partnering with the KSU Foundation to increase private support for research and graduate programs related to the Center’s mission.
overseeing and ensuring the development and implementation of sound educational planning, policies, procedures and standards for graduate program related to the Center’s mission
guiding strategic planning for the Center’s research and graduate programs.
overseeing the recruitment, evaluation, and promotion of all research oriented personnel reporting to The Research Director for The Center for Sustainable Journalism at Kennesaw State University.
developing systemic structures to recruit, retain and promote diverse graduate students, staff, and faculty who might work on the Center’s research related projects
promoting the Center’s research accomplishments and advocating for the Center to both internal and external constituents.

The successful candidate is expected to have the following:

an earned doctorate in an academic discipline related to the Center’s mission.
accomplishments and achievements in teaching, research/creative activity, and service that qualify at the rank of assistant or associate professor.
effective interpersonal, communication, and team building skills.
significant leadership and experience in research, administration, and teaching in graduate programs.
evidence of success in grant procurement, contracts and other forms of resource acquisition.
an understanding of, and experience with, issues that influence journalism sustainability.
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.
skilled fiscal management and oversight, and experience in developing, managing, and justifying research oriented budgets.

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate a commitment to honoring and advancing diversity and collaboration.

Department:	Department of Communication, Center for Sustainable Journalism
Position Title:	Research Director, The Center for Sustainable Journalism
Position Qualifications/ Responsibilities:	Kennesaw State University invites applications for the position of Research Director 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 Director 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. The Research Director will report to Leonard Witt, Executive Director of the Center, and work closely with the Center’s Director, its Business Development Officer and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences’ development officer and its grant writing specialist. The Center aims to be an internationally recognized hub for research and development of business models that will provide sustainable journalism in the future. An entrepreneurial spirit is welcome. This is a 9-month, research oriented full-time tenure track faculty position with a 1/1 course teaching load in the Department of Communication. The Research Director for The Center for Sustainable Journalism at Kennesaw State University assumes responsibility for the following: developing and implementing research policies, and helping shape the research priorities for the Center. providing strategic research leadership for the Center. applying for research grants or securing contracts that advance the Center’s mission. overseeing research budgets and research grant reporting. advocating for funding at the local, state, and national levels for the Center. producing applied research in keeping with the Center’s mission. developing collaborative relationships with internal and external partners for commercialization and technology transfer of research-developed products especially those advancing financially sustainable, high quality and ethically sound journalism. promoting excellence in graduate teaching, research/creative partnering with the KSU Foundation to increase private support for research and graduate programs related to the Center’s mission. overseeing and ensuring the development and implementation of sound educational planning, policies, procedures and standards for graduate program related to the Center’s mission guiding strategic planning for the Center’s research and graduate programs. overseeing the recruitment, evaluation, and promotion of all research oriented personnel reporting to The Research Director for The Center for Sustainable Journalism at Kennesaw State University. developing systemic structures to recruit, retain and promote diverse graduate students, staff, and faculty who might work on the Center’s research related projects promoting the Center’s research accomplishments and advocating for the Center to both internal and external constituents. The successful candidate is expected to have the following: an earned doctorate in an academic discipline related to the Center’s mission. accomplishments and achievements in teaching, research/creative activity, and service that qualify at the rank of assistant or associate professor. effective interpersonal, communication, and team building skills. significant leadership and experience in research, administration, and teaching in graduate programs. evidence of success in grant procurement, contracts and other forms of resource acquisition. an understanding of, and experience with, issues that influence journalism sustainability. 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. skilled fiscal management and oversight, and experience in developing, managing, and justifying research oriented budgets. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate a commitment to honoring and advancing diversity and collaboration.
Application Procedure:	To apply, send a letter addressing your qualifications for the position; current curriculum vita; two peer-reviewed articles; a statement explaining your research agenda, a statement of your teaching philosophy, a sample syllabus, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least three references; and official transcripts to: Dr. Heeman Kim Search Committee Chair, Research Director, Center for Sustainable Journalism Kennesaw State University 1000 Chastain Road, #2207 Kennesaw, Georgia 30144-5591. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To guarantee consideration, materials for your application must be postmarked by May 7. For a detailed description of the university, college and department, please visit our home page at www.kennesaw.edu .
Date Position Available:	August 2009. This position is contingent upon budgetary allocation.
Policy Statement:	Kennesaw State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and educator. 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