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Lecturer, Print Journalism

The Department of Journalism at SUNY Plattsburgh invites applications for a full time Lecturer in Print Journalism beginning August 2010.

Responsibilities: The successful applicant must be well qualified to teach undergraduate courses in any or all of the following areas: News Writing, Reporting and News Writing, Advanced Reporting (computer-assisted reporting), Editing, Digital Publishing, Web Design and Production, Audio-Visual Production for Journalists, Interactive Journalism, Magazine Article Writing, Introduction to Magazines, and print and/or online Magazine Practicums. In addition to teaching four courses per semester, responsibilities include service to the department and to the college.

Qualifications: Substantial professional experience as a journalist and bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required. Experience in multimedia journalism and a master’s degree from an accredited institution with undergraduate-level teaching experience preferred.

State University of New York College at Plattsburgh is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity.

Full review is assured for applications received by March 19, 2010 and review will continue until the position is filled.

Original transcripts will be required prior to employment. Apply with cover letter, resume, three confidential letters of reference, and three clips. Up to three multimedia productions can also be included. Apply at: https://jobs.plattsburgh.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50666.

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN TV PRODUCTION

Assistant Professor (tenure track) in TV Production to plan, organize and administer a global broadcast and/or broadband network to connect all NYIT locations including Manhattan, Long Island, China and the Middle East. Ability to teach graduate and undergraduate classes in television and broadband to Communication Arts majors. Must have significant professional work experience in television and broadband; knowledge of new technology. Candidate must have vision and creativity and be highly organized to be able to work with diverse organizations across many cultures. Must have a Ph.D. in field and the ability to contribute to scholarly research in the area of concentration is required.

Location: Manhattan campus at Columbus Circle.

Applicants should email a cover letter, curriculum vitae and contact information to: Dean Roger Yu, College of Arts & Sciences, ryu@nyit.edu.

Visiting Assistant Professor, Broadcasting

The Department of Communication at The University of Texas at Arlington invites applicants for a Visiting Assistant Professor position in Broadcasting. Located within the growing Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, UT Arlington is part of the University of Texas system with 28,000 students.

UT Arlington seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor in Broadcasting beginning fall 2010.  Applicants with Ph.D.s are preferred; ABDs will be considered. The candidate should have significant professional experience in the broadcast news field. Experience with and interest in online journalism is a plus. The candidate will be expected to teach writing, radio or television production, introduction to broadcasting, and other communication classes according to experience and department needs.  Applicants should submit a letter of application, vita, three letters of recommendation, a sample of professional work [if applicable], and evidence of teaching effectiveness including a synopsis of teaching evaluations to the address below.

Please visit our website at http://www.uta.edu/communication/ to learn about our faculty and course offerings, and our broadcast website utanews.com to learn more about the work of our students.

Application materials should be sent to Broadcast VAP Search Committee Chair, Department of Communication, Box 19107, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX 76019-0107. No application materials will be accepted electronically.

Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until the position is filled.

Underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

This is a security sensitive position and a criminal background check will be conducted on finalists.

UT Arlington is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

The Office of International Education at the University at Buffalo (UB) invites applications for positions teaching Communication courses in the UB undergraduate program at the Singapore Institute of Management, Singapore.

Available Communication courses are expected to include those in the following areas: Communication Theory, Mass Communication, Intercultural Communication, Organizational Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Communication Technology, Advertising and Public Relations.

The position may consist of teaching from one to three courses per semester, with available semesters including Fall 2010 and spring 2011. The individual(s) hired are employed on a single semester or multi-semester basis. A competitive salary, accommodations in Singapore, and round-trip airfare to Singapore are provided.

A Master’s degree in Communication, and experience teaching undergraduate students in a US college or university are required. Experience teaching Communication courses is required, as is experience teaching in an intercultural context. A PhD degree in Communication or closely related field is preferred, as is additional teaching experience, and experience living and teaching in an overseas, especially an Asian environment.

Details are available at www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=53192.

All applications must be submitted via www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu by March 5, 2010.

This is a Research Foundation of SUNY position. The Research Foundation of SUNY is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Recruiter.

The Missouri School of Journalism invites applications for a new position in magazine journalism with the one of best magazine programs in the country. This person should have experience in print and online journalism and have the potential to incorporate new ideas and technologies into all facets of the magazine program.

This job will include:

1. Teaching and developing courses at the undergraduate and master’s level in print and online magazine journalism. Topics would include one or more of the following: writing, editing, publishing, magazine technologies or design.
2. Extensive collaboration with Vox magazine staff (a city magazine, published at the School) to enhance Vox.com, which is currently being redeveloped.
3. Work with the magazine faculty to continue to incorporate the newest technology ideas being applied throughout the magazine industry.

The successful candidate should have experience as a practicing magazine professional in one or more of these areas: editing, writing, design.

The salary package is competitive and includes a generous benefits package. We anticipate the appointment, which begins in August 2010, will be at the rank of assistant professor, professional practice (continuing non-tenure track).

Application screening will begin in February and continue until the position is filled.

Applications must include a letter of interest, a C.V. or resume and a list of professional references. Applications may be sent electronically (preferred) to hardte@missouri.edu or by mail to Elizabeth Hardt, Executive Staff Assistant, Missouri School of Journalism, 120 Neff Hall, Columbia, MO 65211. If sending application electronically, please send as a Word or PDF attachment with candidate’s last name as title. Please reference position number 100018.

The University of Missouri is committed to cultural diversity and it is expected that successful candidate will share this commitment. MU is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ADA institution and encourages applications from women and minority candidates.

The Webmaster plans, constructs, manages and maintains the WVSOM website. Collaborates with IT department staff on portal to School intranet to assure site overall functionality for all its audiences and users. Candidate must have strong user understanding, demonstrated expertise in Website usability, architecture, design, development, search engine optimization, site analytics, user training and maintenance.

Specific Job Functions: Plan, develop, construct and maintain the WVSOM website including recommending appropriate software, vendors and hosting; Demonstrated ability to build and manage a Web site. Provide excellent management and leadership and work collaboratively with management, faculty, staff, students and IT to achieve goals for the site. Partner with internal and external content providers and institutional staff to ensure site meets both external and internal customer needs, brand strategy and agreed standards.

Manage multiple projects, maintain schedules and budgets. Fluent in search engine optimization and site use analytics to deliver the best audiences and user information. Keeps abreast of new technologies that can apply to website access, including smart phone, reader applications . Recommends and implements upgrades for programming, security and other features that impact the function/use of the site. Uses sound judgment and decision-making to protect the WVSOM brand. Provides user training and assists internal users. Uses site analytics and SEO to provide regular reports/recommendations on site use, progress to achieve use and user goals and changes to increase user results.  Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Digital Media, Engineering, website design-related degree or related degree with successful experience in website development and management. Successful applicant should posses a minimum of two years successful website development and management for a site that includes SEO, analytics, flash, video, transactional functions for a business, institution or non-profit. Advanced knowledge of current and future web applications is necessary including: Adobe Photoshop, Flash, Illustrator, Indesign; NET, HTML, XHTML, cross-browser and cross-platform compatibility, Access, javascript and large-scale content management systems; familiarity with the creation and management of embedded webpage media: graphics, forms, audio, video and scripting; Integration of infrastructure and applications; firewall and security programs; search engine optimization (SEO); Other applications may apply.

Position: This is a full-time, non-classified position with full state benefits and is exempt from FLSA provisions regarding overtime. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Application: Qualified applicants should send a cover letter, current resume, and a list of five references with their contact information including addresses, e-mail and phone to Leslie Bicksler, Director, Human Resources. Applicants are encouraged to send application packets via e-mail lbicksler@wvsom.edu. Material that cannot be e-mailed may be sent to Leslie Bicksler, WVSOM, 400 North Lee Street, Lewisburg, WV 24901.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
FOUNDING DEAN OF THE COLLEGE OF ARTS, MEDIA AND DESIGN

Northeastern University seeks a creative, visionary, and entrepreneurial leader for the position of founding Dean of the College of Arts, Media and Design. Reporting directly to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean will have an extraordinary opportunity to shape a distinctive college incorporating a range of forward-looking programs in arts, media and design disciplines offered by the departments of Communications, Art + Design, Music, and Theatre and the Schools of Architecture and Journalism. The Dean will provide academic and executive leadership for the new college. The Dean in collaboration with the faculty of the college will articulate a vision and strategic plan for the College of Arts, Media and Design that will strengthen interdisciplinary connections among the units of the new college, other colleges of the university, and the artistic institutions and creative industries of the surrounding greater Boston area. The founding Dean of the College of Arts, Media and Design will enhance Northeastern University’s national and international reputation as a home of innovative arts education and creative professional practice.

Northeastern University has retained the services of Russell Reynolds Associates to assist with this search.

Review of applications, nominations and expressions of interest will begin immediately and continue on a confidential basis until an appointment is made.

Applicants should send a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of five references. The electronic submission of materials is preferred. Nominations, applications and inquiries should be sent to: Paul H. L. Chou, Russell Reynolds Associates, 1701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20006-5810; neudeanamd@russellreynolds.com.

Department of Journalism
College of Communication
Professor and Department Chair

The department of Journalism at Boston University is searching for a professor/administrative faculty to provide leadership for the department’s efforts to enhance learning and performance through innovative research, teaching and service.

A successful candidate should have the following qualifications:

• Meets the requirements for appointment at the rank of full professor at Boston University (http://www.bu.edu/provost/resources/forms/documents/FinalFacultyActionsManual.pdf)
• A record of scholarly productivity that advances and/or demonstrates the field of journalism
• A long and distinguished record of professional experience
• Teaching and service experience as a university faculty member
• Demonstrated work in developing proposals for external funding
• Previous academic administrative or leadership experience in the academic community
• An earned doctorate from an accredited university in one of the departmental disciplines or a discipline that closely aligns with those disciplines.
• Demonstrated record of academic management, academic planning, strategic planning, problem solving and resource allocation.
• Experience leading a highly productive department faculty a plus.

Applications for consideration may be sent to: Maureen Clark, Director, Administration & Finance, College of Communication, 640 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA  02215.

All inquiries will be kept Confidential.  For specifics on the position please contact Associate Dean Vigil at tvigil@bu.edu or 617-353-3447.

Review of materials will begin March 15, 2010 and continue until the position is filled.

Established in 1947, the College of Communication (COM) at Boston University is a large college with departments specializing in Film and Television, Journalism, Mass Communication, Advertising and Public Relations. COM’s student population exceeds 2000 students annually, including undergraduate and Master’s level students.  The college integrates a strong liberal arts core with a heavy focus on preparing students for careers as communication professionals. Our faculty is a blend of traditional academicians and widely experienced professionals.  Located in the “hub of education” and a major media market, Boston University’s College of Communication offers prospective faculty members a wealth of opportunities for collaborative efforts in academic and professional spheres.

Boston University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer.

Emerson College, the only comprehensive college or university in America dedicated exclusively to communication and the arts in a liberal arts context, invites nominations, expressions of interest and applications for the position of President.

Located in the heart of Boston’s downtown theater district, Emerson is internationally recognized for excellence in its fields of specialization:  communication; marketing; communication sciences and disorders; journalism; the performing arts; the visual and media arts; and writing, literature and publishing. The College was established in 1880 as a school of oratory, and was located for many years in Boston’s Back Bay until it made a spectacularly successful move to its current campus in the 1990s.

A faculty of scholars and practitioners, state-of-the-art equipment, and access to professional production and performance facilities like Emerson’s new Paramount Center provide the College’s 3,200 full-time undergraduate students and 900 full- and part-time graduate students with unique skills and experiences. The liberal arts curriculum within each of the College’s programs promotes civic engagement, fosters respect for human diversity, and inspires students to create and communicate with clarity, integrity and conviction.

Under the distinguished leadership of retiring President Jacqueline Liebergott, Emerson has enjoyed a trajectory of dynamic growth and increasing visibility, which has placed the College at the leading edge in preparing students for careers in communication and the arts. The institution’s current strategic plan will enhance Emerson’s standing even further. Its initiatives include: a transformational expansion of the College’s presence in Los Angeles; new academic programs and increased faculty collaboration; increased residential and community space for students; fostering diversity on campus; growth in non-tuition revenue; improved communications and facility infrastructures; and the cultivation of a leading role for Emerson in the Boston arts and communications landscape.

The next president will be an innovative, accomplished leader committed to excellence in teaching, learning and scholarship. The ideal candidate will be an articulate champion for the distinctive mission and goals of Emerson College, with the ability to energize the full range of the University’s constituents and the public at large. S/he will be a collaborative community builder, a successful fundraiser, a gifted communicator, and a catalyst for the long-term growth and development of the institution. Knowledge of one or more areas within the communications, entertainment and arts industries is desirable.

The anticipated start date for the position is July 2011.

For best consideration, please send all nominations and applications electronically no later than March 31, 2010 to: Shelly Weiss Storbeck, Managing Partner and Nell Booth, Senior Associate, Storbeck / Pimentel & Associates, LLC, Rose Tree Corporate Center II, 1400 N. Providence Road, Suite 6000, Media, PA 19063; 610/565-2910 (phone), 610/565-2939 (fax); n.booth@storbeckpimentel.com (preferred).

Emerson College is an equal opportunity employer that encourages diversity in its workplace.

Instructor/Assistant Professor Mass Communication-Frostburg State University, Department of Mass Communication seeks applicants for a full-time tenure track Instructor/Assistant Professor position, beginning August 2010. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications and includes USM benefits package.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will teach four courses per semester.

• Primary teaching assignments may include mass communication core course from the following:  introduction to mass communication, writing for the electronic media, mass communication research methods, mass communication theory, telecommunication law, media aesthetics and criticism, and current issues and new technology in mass communication.

• The successful candidate should also be able to contribute to one or more of the following areas:  audio/music production, announcing and performance, media programming, media management/sales, and/or broadcast journalism. Responsibilities will also include student advising, university and community service and relevant professional development warranting tenure consideration.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: ABD with documentation of significant progress toward completion of degree will be considered for appointment at the Instructor rank. Successful candidate must also have potential for teaching excellence.  New doctoral candidates are encouraged to apply.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in mass communication or closely related area.

The Department has over 160 majors and is scheduled to move to a state-of-the-art facility in 2013.  Continued growth and program expansion are expected.

Frostburg State University is a place where you can build a career and build a life. Just as our students are viewed as individuals, not simply an ID number, you will be more – you will be a member of a vibrant community dedicated to its educational mission. The professional working environment at FSU attracts and retains diverse and qualified faculty and staff.

FSU prides itself on being a dynamic, learning-centered organization that emphasizes teaching, but with opportunities for professional development and research. Students regularly build strong connections with faculty and staff members that often last beyond graduation.

The local region is rich in both history and outdoor activities. Students can visit nearby recreational areas—Rocky Gap, New Germany, and Deep Creek Lake State Parks—which offer camping, boating, swimming, hiking, and skiing.  For more information, visit http://www.frostburg.edu/about.cfm.

To apply email a letter of interest, resume, and the names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references by March 5, 2010 to humanresources@frostburg.edu.  Include “Instructor/Assistant Professor of Mass Communication (Position #10-010344)” in the subject line. For additional information contact Dr. John Lombardi at jlombardi@frostburg.edu.

Frostburg State University welcomes and encourages women and minorities to apply and seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce.  FSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disability will be provided upon request.  Please notify us in advance.

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