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-----Original Message-----
From: Catherine Cassara [mailto:[log in to unmask]] 
Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 9:23 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Print journalism position


JOURNALISM - Fall '06 
 
            The Department of Journalism in the School of Communication
Studies at Bowling Green State University invites applications for a
tenure-track assistant professor with print journalism specialty to
teach undergraduate reporting and writing courses in the department's
core, as well as editing and/or public affairs reporting courses in the
print journalism sequence, and to teach courses in his/her area of
expertise for the School's graduate program.   Candidates should have a
PhD in a relevant area by the start date, professional journalism
experience, and be able to demonstrate both ongoing research activity
and an interest in professional community involvement.  The successful
candidate will be expected to contribute energetically to teaching and
research in one or more of these areas: media industries, diversity,
computer-mediated communication, international/intercultural
communication, and public interest or crisis communication.  
 
            The ACEJMC accredited Department of Journalism has more than
300 majors who have a choice between concentrations in print journalism,
broadcast journalism, and public relations. One third of those majors
choose the print sequence. All students are required to complete media
internships, many of which are offered through the university's
student-run newspaper, radio and television operations.
 
            The School of Communication Studies comprises the
departments of Journalism, Interpersonal Communication and
Telecommunications, with approximately 1,000 majors. Together the School
faculty support masters and doctoral programs with 80 graduate students
who choose between emphases in media studies or communication and
culture. 

            Bowling Green State University is located in Northwest Ohio
some 20 miles south of Toledo and the Michigan border.  841 full-time
professors teach 20,000 students.  The university is strongly committed
to teaching excellence, which extends to multiple sources of support for
pedagogical growth, including optional faculty learning communities and
extensive opportunities for training in use of technology in teaching.
The library is a participant in OhioLINK, the Ohio Library and
Information Network, a consortium of Ohio's college and university
libraries and the State Library of Ohio, which provides access to 40
million library items and more than 100 electronic databases. 
            Applications packets should include a cover letter, a
current C.V., and the names and contact information for 4 references.
Referees should send letters of recommendation directly to BGSU.
Finalists will be required to submit transcripts. Evaluation of
applications will begin on October 1 and continue until the position is
filled. Applications and inquiries should be addressed to: Dr. Catherine
Cassara, Journalism Search Committee, School of Communication Studies,
Bowling Green State University, 302 West Hall, Bowling Green Ohio 43403.

 
BGSU is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are strongly
encouraged to apply.

www.bgsu.edu/departments/commst

 





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Catherine Cassara, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
School of Communication Studies
317 West Hall
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, Ohio 43403
phone: 419-372-2372             fax: 419-372-0202