College of Liberal Arts

Department of Communication

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: Assistant Professor of Journalism; a tenure-track position in the Department of Communication, an ACEJMC-accredited program.

DATE: Position available August 1, 2008

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Print journalism option coordinator.

· Teach undergraduate courses in print journalism and related new technologies.

· Advise mass communication majors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in print journalism or mass communication required for tenure track. MA or ABD will be considered, but appointment will be at Instructor level until doctorate is completed. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in print journalism and related new technologies, in addition to one or more of the following areas: writing for the mass media, mass media in society, mass communication theory and research, and specialized reporting (such as science and technology, health sciences, or rural journalism). Candidates should have a commitment to and evidence of quality teaching in print journalism courses at the college level. Candidates should have a record of sustained professional accomplishment, including demonstrated print journalism experience and promise as a journalism scholar. The successful candidate must have demonstrated commitment to working with multicultural populations and awareness of issues affecting women and minorities.

SALARY: Commensurate with professional experience and qualifications. Competitive fringe benefits.

DEADLINE: Consideration of applications will begin on March 15, 2008, but the position will remain open until filled.

CONTACT: Resume, transcripts, samples of professional print journalism experience, and three letters of reference should be forwarded to:

Prof. Fred Jones

Department of Communication

Southeast Missouri State University

One University Plaza, Mail Stop 2750

Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701

Phone: (573) 651-2614

Fax: (573) 651-5967

E-Mail: fjones@semo.edu

THE DEPARTMENT: The department includes 18 full-time faculty members who serve approximately 600 undergraduate majors. In addition to a B.S. in Mass Communication with options in Advertising, Public Relations, Radio Production, and TV and Film Production, and a B.A. in Journalism (all accredited by ACEJMC), the department offers a B.A. degree in Communication Studies and a B.S. degree in Corporate Communication.

Southeast Missouri State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.