Department of Mass Communications & Theatre

Assistant Professor of Broadcast Journalism

 

Lander University, a public comprehensive university in the upstate region of South Carolina, seeks a tenure-track assistant professor to teach broadcasting in the Department of Mass Communication and Theatre.  The starting date is January 2010 or August 2010.

Position:  Assistant Professor of Broadcast Journalism.

Required:  This person is expected to have an expertise in broadcasting and a commitment to converged media studies. A doctorate or a terminal master’s degree in Mass Communication or related area is required. Evidence of teaching effectiveness at the university level is desirable, as are recent professional experience in broadcast and experience with current media technologies. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in new technologies and must be student-oriented and committed to engaging students in experiential learning. 

Responsibilities:  The candidate must be able to teach a mix of lower and upper level courses in radio and television, as well as general media courses, and is expected to engage in academic advising, service to the institution and to the academic discipline, and scholarly research and/or creative activities. 

Review of applications begins November 1, and will continue until position is filled. 

Send application letter, curriculum vitae, transcript and three letters of reference to:

Robert Stevenson

Chair, Department of Mass Communication and Theatre

Lander University

320 Stanley Avenue

Greenwood, SC 29649 

Lander University is a tobacco free institution.

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