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SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM & BROADCASTING

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, NEWS EDITORIAL

The nationally recognized School of Journalism & Broadcasting at Western Kentucky University seeks applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in the News/Editorial Journalism Program beginning August 15, 2012.

The successful candidate will teach classes in basic Media Writing, Intermediate and Advanced Reporting, Feature Writing and News Editing. Additional teaching assignments might include special media topics classes and specialized reporting classes.

Responsibilities also include: student academic and career advising, scholarly and/or creative/professional activity and service to the SJ&B and WKU.

Qualifications: a Master’s Degree in Journalism/Mass Communication and a minimum of 5 years of professional media experience or terminal degree plus 3 years of appropriate professional experience. Applicants should have experience using spreadsheet and database programs for advanced and specialized reporting classes; understanding of developing technologies and their relationship with writing and reporting styles and a proven record of successful teaching at the four-year college level.

Join a faculty team that’s committed to its students and to the only state-designated program of distinction in mass communication and journalism. The student news programs have a long tradition of winning awards in the Hearst, AP and SPJ competitions. Western Kentucky University is a leading American university with international reach serving 21,000 students. WKU is located in Bowling Green which is located 110 miles south of Louisville and 60 miles north of Nashville, Tenn.

For more information, visit our website at www.wku.edu/journalism

Applicants should provide a letter describing their interest in and qualifications for the position, along with their teaching philosophy statement, curriculum vitae, copies of all graduate transcripts, and three recent letters of recommendation to:

News Editorial Search Committee

PCN 996448

School of Journalism & Broadcasting

Western Kentucky University

1906 College Heights Boulevard #11070

Bowling Green, KY 42101-1070

Review of applications will begin on February 15, 2012, and continue until the position is filled. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

WKU is a dynamic comprehensive university committed to the promotion of regional stewardship and student engagement. Western Kentucky University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or marital status in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices in accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. Persons with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process should notify the Office of Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/University ADA Services at (270) 745-5121, a minimum of five working days in advance.

 

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SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM & BROADCASTING

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, BROADCASTING/FILM

The School of Journalism & Broadcasting at Western Kentucky University invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in Broadcasting/Film beginning August 15, 2012. The successful candidate will have extensive professional industry experience including writing and producing in multiple media applications.

Position requires teaching various introductory and intermediate courses in media writing with a secondary specialization open. Faculty members are expected to develop research and/or creative work relevant to their teaching assignments and to the pursuit of tenure and promotion. The position requires student advising and professional/university service. The successful candidate will participate in the implementation of various student productions including live radio and TV newscasts, with an expanding on-line presence in broadcast journalism, sports and film. Expertise in non-linear editing and ability to learn iNews and content management systems is required.

 Qualifications: Terminal degree in relevant field plus 3 years of appropriate professional experience. Minimum of Master's with 5 years of appropriate professional experience may be considered. Documentation of prior effective teaching experience at a university level is expected. Teaching excellence and a high level of student engagement are stressed.

 Join a faculty team that's committed to its students and to the only state-designated program of distinction in mass communication and journalism. The student news programs have a long tradition of winning awards in the Hearst, AP and SPJ competitions. Western Kentucky University is a leading American university with international reach serving 21,000 students. WKU is located in Bowling Green, a market of 100,000, located 110 miles south of Louisville and 60 miles north of Nashville, Tenn.

 For more information, visit our website at www.wku.edu/journalism

 Applicants should provide a letter describing their interest in and qualifications for the position, along with their teaching philosophy statement, curriculum vitae, copies of all graduate transcripts, and three recent letters of recommendation to:

 2012 Broadcast/Film Search Committee

PCN 999503

School of Journalism & Broadcasting

Western Kentucky University

1906 College Heights Boulevard #11070

Bowling Green, KY 42101-1070

Review of applications will begin on February 15, 2012, and continue until the position is filled.

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 WKU is a dynamic comprehensive university committed to the promotion of regional stewardship and student engagement.

 Western Kentucky University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or marital status in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices in accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. Persons with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process should notify the Office of Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/University ADA Services at (270) 745-5121, a minimum of five working days in advance.

 Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify The Office of Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/University ADA Services at (270) 745- 5121, a minimum of five working days in advance