Truman State University
Assistant Professor of Communication – Tenure Track (Journalism/Public Communication) beginning August 12, 2013. More information about Truman State University can be found at www.truman.edu and faculty positions at http://provost.truman.edu/positions/index.asp.
APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS: Requires PhD (ABD with completion of degree by start date) in Communication, Journalism, Public Communication or related area with journalism or media production experience.
RANK/SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
APPLICATION: Materials must be submitted electronically. Complete applications must include a letter of application; current curriculum vitae; a statement of teaching philosophy and commitment to the liberal arts and sciences and student development; evidence of ability to engage in scholarly activity; evidence of teaching effectiveness; three current letters of recommendation with contact information; and all graduate and undergraduate transcripts (copies acceptable, official transcripts required prior to hiring) to sscssearch@truman.edu with Assistant Professor of Communication (Journalism/Public Communication) Search in the subject line. Review of applications will begin on February 15, 2013, and continue until the position is filled. If hired, applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States, documentation of degrees and official copies of graduate transcripts.
Truman is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Missouri State University
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Screenwriting
The Department of Media, Journalism & Film at Missouri State University anticipates an August 2013 opening for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Screenwriting. For a full position description and to apply online go to https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/6580.
Date of first consideration: February 11, 2013.
Required qualifications: MFA in Screenwriting or appropriate terminal degree in related discipline. Teaching experience at the college level and a record of creative work — writing, producing, directing — in film and television related fields. Ability to teach online courses and to describe how multicultural issues have been or will be brought into the curriculum.
Letter of application, curriculum vitae, names and addresses for 3-5 references, and writing examples of screenplays for film and television can be uploaded electronically via the online application form. For additional information contact: Mark Biggs, MJF Department, 901 S. National Ave, Springfield, MO 65897; markbiggs@missouristate.edu.
The department has fourteen full-time faculty and 425 majors. We offer graduate and undergraduate certificates in writing for television and film. Missouri State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We encourage applications from women, minorities, and all interested and qualified people. Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.
Missouri Western State University
CONVERGENT MEDIA, VIDEO/PHOTOJOURNALISM, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Start date: August 2013. Missouri Western is seeking a candidate to fill a tenure-track position in its Convergent Media degree program. Candidates should be able to teach courses in video and multimedia journalism and digital photojournalism and in one or more of the following areas: principles/history of mass media, media law and ethics, publication design, print reporting and editing. Candidates may also have an opportunity to teach in the graduate digital media program (www.missouriwestern.edu/digitalmedia).
REQUIRED: Minimum of a Masters in Journalism or mass communication, and a Ph.D. in a related field, and a record of successful teaching and/or professional journalism experience. Salary is commensurate with experience. Qualified applicants must submit a letter of interest, vita, unofficial transcripts, one-page statement of pedagogical philosophy, and contact information only for three references to: recruitment@missouriwestern.edu. Employment is contingent on proof of the legal right to work in the U.S. An appointment is not final until all documents are provided.
Applications will be reviewed beginning January 15, 2013.
AA/EOE
University of Missouri
The Missouri School of Journalism seeks a superb teacher with excellent organizational skills to coordinate instruction in our gateway undergraduate news- writing course and to contribute to the teaching and research mission of the School in international journalism. This is a ranked, non-tenure track, renewable position on the Journalism Studies faculty, with the title Assistant Professional Practice Professor.
Responsibilities: For the required, multi-section news-writing course that serves 700 students per year, this faculty member will develop and implement curriculum; hire, train, supervise and evaluate instructors; write and deliver lectures; and coordinate with faculty groups and programs inside and outside the School to ensure the course meets a variety of curricular goals. In the international area, this faculty member will teach and be active in exploring international journalism and global communication issues in professional or scholarly venues.
Qualifications: The successful candidate will have at least a master’s degree in journalism or a closely related field (Ph.D. preferred), a strong background as a professional journalist, college-level classroom teaching experience, and demonstrated ability to manage people. Professional experience and/or research expertise in international journalism is a plus.
Applications: Please submit a letter of interest; curriculum vitae; evidence of teaching effectiveness; and the names and contact information for three references. Please visit http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic/ to access the online application system.
Screening of applicants will begin January 22 and continue until the position is filled. The starting date will be June 1, 2013.
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.
