Tenure-track position available August 19, 2010, in the ACEJMC-accredited Department of Journalism.  

The department is housed in leading-edge facilities with high-end technology in the classrooms and labs. Responsibilities:  teaching opportunities for undergraduate courses, including multimedia storytelling, emerging media, writing and editing across platforms, and graduate courses in theories, research methods and management; program leadership opportunities in the news-editorial sequence. 

Minimum qualifications: master's degree or higher in journalism or related field; teaching experience at the university level; evidence of teaching effectiveness; well-defined research area; understanding of digital methods as applied to journalism; understanding of emerging media and storytelling methods across platforms; ability to teach graduate level research methods courses and writing and editing courses; at least five years of professional news experience and strong industry contacts.

Preferred qualifications:  doctorate degree in journalism or related field; established record of scholarly research; experience in quantitative or qualitative research methods. 

Excellent benefits, including retiree health care and 100% pension contribution for eligible employees.

Send letter of application, vita/resume, official transcript of highest degree earned, and the names and contact information for at least three references to: 

Mary Spillman, Search Committee Chair
Department of Journalism
Ball State University
Muncie, IN  47306

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. www.bsu.edu/journalism

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