Faculty Journalism and Public Relations - Portsmouth, OH (SHAWNEE STATE UNIVERSITY)

SHAWNEE STATE UNIVERSITY

FACULY POSITION JOURNALISM AND PUBLIC RELATIONS

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH & HUMANITIES



Senior instructor or assistant professorship in journalism and mass communications, full-time continuing contract (tenure Track), 4/4 teaching assignment, available August 2009 (pending budgetary approval). Shawnee State University is the regional state university for south-central Ohio. We are a four-year institution with an enrollment of approximately 4,000 students located in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Responsible for teaching journalism and mass communications courses, advising the university newspaper, and mentoring student editors of the department newsletter. Ability to teach publication layout and design a plus.

To ensure full consideration, send letter of application, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to: Dr. Timothy E. Scheurer, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, Shawnee State University, 940 2nd Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662. Electronic application can be submitted to the Department of Human Resources at hr@shawnee.edu. Screening of applicants will begin January 12, 2009. The position will remain open until filled. Official transcript required prior to appointment. For more information about this position and the University refer to our home pate at http://www.shawnee.edu/

SSU seeks staff members who share our commitment to students as our first priority

SSU is an AA/EOE



Requirements:


Requirements: master's degree in journalism or mass communications (MAJ or MSJ) or a related field for appointment as a senior instructor; Ph.D. in journalism or mass communication or a related field for appointment as assistant professor. Senior instructor candidates must currently be enrolled in a doctoral program. At least five years of professional experience in journalism and public relations/marketing communications/corporate communications required. Preference given to candidates with at least three years of teaching experience.