King’s College seeks an Assistant Professor of Mass Communications in Journalism to begin August 2015.  A Ph.D. is required for a tenure-track position or a technical specialist position is available if the successful candidate possesses a master’s degree and substantial full-time journalism experience.  The successful candidate will support the Holy Cross mission and Catholic identity of the College.

 

Courses to be taught include Introduction to Writing for Mass Communications, Broadcast Newswriting, Sports Journalism, Multi-Platform Storytelling, Electronic News Gathering & Field Reporting, Politics & the Media, Oral Communication and other courses in the candidate’s area of specialization.  Candidate should demonstrate a commitment to excellent teaching at the undergraduate level, advising student media, and maintaining a program of research.  Other duties include advising students, serving on committees, and participating in college, department, and community programs and events.

 

Candidate should send a single *.pdf document that includes a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and a list of references with contact information to hrjobs@kings.edu   Also have three current letters of recommendation and graduate transcripts sent to hrjobs@kings.edu   Materials must be received by December 23, 2014.  Only complete applications will be reviewed.

 

King’s College is a private, Catholic, teaching college of the liberal arts and sciences and pre-professional programs sponsored by the Congregation of Holy Cross.  The College serves over 2400 FT and PT undergrad and graduate students.  A rigorous core curriculum provides the foundation for all majors.  The College is located near downtown Wilkes-Barre, on the edge of the Pocono Mountains.  King’s College is committed to recruiting a diverse faculty and student body and welcomes applications from persons of traditionally under-represented groups.  EOE  www.kings.edu