Capital University
Capital University’s Department of Communication invites applications for one full-time position with a start date of August 2013:
Tenure track Assistant Professor in Communication with an emphasis in Electronic Media. PhD in Communication or Media Studies is required (ABD near completion accepted); will also consider MA in Electronic Media (or related field) and professional experience, but the position would then be a term Instructor position. Successful university level teaching experience is required. Teaching load is 4/4.
Applicants should be able to teach a broad range of courses in media production and in two or more of the following areas: broadcast announcing, radio production, motion graphics, media and society, media writing, media management, and/or social media. Experience running a college radio studio highly desired. Expertise in various video and audio software, Pro-Tools, AVID, Photoshop, Motion, After Effects (preferably with certifications) and ability to teach public speaking is also required. Opportunity for curricular innovation. Candidates should have a commitment to excellence in undergraduate scholarship and teaching in liberal arts education. In addition to teaching, the position requires faculty who can supervise undergraduate capstone projects, serve on department and university committees, and advise students academically. Those considered for tenure track must have an active research agenda.
Founded in 1830, Capital University is a mid-sized, comprehensive, private university whose community values of diversity, free inquiry, ethical reflection and civic engagement are strongly promoted within the Lutheran tradition of higher education. The University offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in an atmosphere of personal attention to students. The academic units at Capital University include the College and the Law School. Five schools comprise the College: School of Natural Sciences, Nursing, and Health; School of Management and Leadership; School of Social Sciences and Education; Conservatory of Music and School of Communication; and School of Humanities. The University enrolls approximately 3,600 students, including 2,200 traditional undergraduates. An Equal Opportunity Employer, Capital is committed to building a diverse community and encourages applications from women and minorities.
Capital University calls Columbus, Ohio, home. As the 16th largest city in the nation, Ohio’s capital and most populated city, Columbus is rich in cultural diversity and the arts, the center of the state’s political activity, and home to several Fortune 500 companies. Columbus ranks in Money magazine’s picks of the ten best big cities.
Capital University offers a rich benefits package that includes medical, dental, retirement, family education benefits, long-term disability, life insurance and free parking.
Application Process: Interested candidates should send 1) a current CV including list of references, 2) official copies of all academic transcripts, 3) examples of recent scholarship and/or creative work, 4) examples of teaching effectiveness (such as student evaluations and/or a supervisor review), 5) three letters of recommendation, and 6) a letter of interest outlining the applicant’s educational philosophy and commitment to liberal education. The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Email/digital application materials are acceptable.
All applications and inquiries about the above position should be directed to:
Dr. Dan Heaton
Search Committee Chair
Capital University Department of Communication
1 College and Main
Columbus, OH 43209
dheaton@capital.edu
For more information on Capital University, visit our website at www.capital.edu.
Capital University is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
