November 2010

The A.Q. Miller School of Journalism and Mass Communications at Kansas State University has two Instructor positions open.
Position 1:  The A.Q. Miller School of Journalism and Mass Communications at Kansas State University seeks a well-rounded instructor/technical assistant who will teach in the field of radio journalism and news production and provide media technical assistance to the school. This full-time, nine-month position may begin as early as Spring 2011.  The candidate must have strong commitment to quality teaching, creative works, effective student advising and serving a diverse population. Primary teaching responsibilities include audio news and production, with a secondary emphasis in web or video. Qualifications include a minimum of 5 years of industry experience in radio news or multimedia production and a master’s degree in a related field. Teaching and web experience is a plus. Review of applications will begin December 15, 2010 and continue until the position is filled.  See http:///www.jmc.ksu.edu.  Kansas State University is an AA/EEO employer that actively seeks diversity among its employees. A background check is required.  Send letter of application, resume, DVD of recent work (or Web link), and contact information for three references to Dr. Steve Smethers, Chair – Audio Instructor Search Committee, A.Q. Miller School of Journalism and Mass Communications, 105 Kedzie Hall, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506
Position 2.  The A.Q. Miller School of Journalism and Mass Communications at Kansas State University seeks a full-time news director/instructor, who will serve as executive director and supervisor of its student television newscast.  The successful candidate may begin as early as spring semester 2011.  The candidate we seek must have a strong commitment to quality teaching, creative work, effective student advising and serving a diverse population.  The candidate must have a minimum of five years electronic journalism experience and a master’s degree in radio-television, journalism, or related field. He/she must be familiar with converged newsrooms as well as the general responsibilities and scope of a television news director’s position.  Teaching experience is also preferred.  This is a nine month position where the candidate will teach two classes each semester in the Media Convergence Center, a state-of-the-art converged news and production facility, oversee media and news service activities, and engage in other duties as assigned by the school.  He/she must be able to mentor student reporters, videographers, editors, graphic specialists, and others who work in a converged newsroom.  Review of applications will begin December 1, 2010 and continue until the position is filled.  See http:///www.jmc.ksu.edu.  Kansas State University is an AA/EEO employer that actively seeks diversity among its employees. A background check is required.  Send letter of application, resume, DVD of recent work (or Web link), and contact information for three references to Dr. Louise Benjamin, Chair – News Director Search Committee, A.Q. Miller School of Journalism and Mass Communications, 105 Kedzie Hall, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506