Faculty Position Openings Template

Kennesaw State University invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Communication with a focus on Journalism and Citizen Media (JCM). Qualifications include an earned doctorate degree in journalism, communication, mass communication or related field, preferably completed by July 2011. ABDs will be considered. Professional newsroom experience and familiarity with digital editing software is desired. The ideal candidate would have experience using social media. Responsibilities include teaching required journalism and citizen media courses, contributing to the teaching of other communication courses, performing service duties, and maintaining scholarly productivity. Core JCM courses include: News Reporting and Writing, Advanced Media Writing, Interviewing, and the JCM capstone course. Excellence in teaching and mentoring students is expected.

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 Journalism and Citizen Media (JCM). Qualifications include an earned doctorate degree in journalism, communication, mass communication or related field, preferably completed by July 2011. ABDs will be considered. Professional newsroom experience and familiarity with digital editing software is desired. The ideal candidate would have experience using social media. Responsibilities include teaching required journalism and citizen media courses, contributing to the teaching of other communication courses, performing service duties, and maintaining scholarly productivity. Core JCM courses include: News Reporting and Writing, Advanced Media Writing, Interviewing, and the JCM capstone course. Excellence in teaching and mentoring students is expected.
Application Procedure:	Kennesaw State University embraces diversity, and we encourage women and individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. 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 unofficial graduate transcripts should be electronically submitted to Dr. Josh Azriel, JCM search committee chair, at JCMposition@kennesaw.edu Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To guarantee consideration, materials must be received by October 15, 2010. For a detailed description of the university, college and department, please visit our home page at www.kennesaw.edu.
Date Position Available:	August 2011 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 Record State. AA/EOE.
Questions About Position Opening:	This is a new faculty line. For questions about this position opening, please contact Dr. Josh Azriel at jazriel@kennesaw.edu