bebomai: Colorado Mesa University : AEJMC Classifieds

Posted on October 2, 2012?

Assistant Professor of Mass Communication

RESPONSIBILITIES: FT, TT appointment whose primary responsibility is teaching a combination of courses in new media journalism, visual communication, and mass communication fundamental classes. Duties include teaching multi-media reporting, mass media: impact and history, photojournalism, news reporting and writing, software applications, and editing/design. Standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. Additional responsibilities include scholarship, service to the university and department, academic advising and student media organization advising.

REQUIRED: Ph.D. in Journalism, Mass Communication or related field. University-level teaching experience and strong professional background in media and communication preferred. CMU is particularly interested in candidates with experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.

SALARY: Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled. To ensure consideration, complete applications must be received by December 14, 2012. Position starts fall, 2013.

APPLICATION: Submit a cover letter describing qualifications and experience as they relate to the specific requirements and responsibilities of this position, curriculum vitae, a copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (official transcripts will be required upon hire), the names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of three current professional references, along with the following completed forms:

? Applicant Authorization to permit Search Committee members to review candidate transcript (available at: http://apptrkr.com/283316)
? Applicant Authorization and Release to Conduct Reference and Background Check form (available at: http://www.coloradomesa.edu/hr/documents/ApplicantAuthorization.ReleasetoConductReference.BackgroundCheck.pdf)
? Background Investigation and Disclosure Authorization form (available at: http://www.coloradomesa.edu/hr/documents/BACKGROUNDINVESTIGATIONDISCLOSUREANDAUTHORIZATION-CMU.pdf)
? Voluntary Affirmative Action form (available at: http://www.coloradomesa.edu/hr/documents/AffirmativeActionInformation.12.11.pdf)

Mail to:
AP Mass Communication Search Committee
Human Resources, LHH 237
Colorado Mesa University
1100 North Avenue
Grand Junction, Colorado 81501-3122
Phone: 970 248-1820

Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Colorado Mesa University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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