Here's a brief job description:

The cross cultural position is for someone who has expertise in either newspaper journalism, magazines, photojournalism, broadcast news or advertising. In addition to expertise in one of those areas, candidates must be prepared to teach or assist in teaching our groundbreaking course in cross-cultural journalism, a required course for all journalism majors. The cross cultural course teaches students how to be an effective journalist in a multicultural world. The broader purpose of the course is to teach students through lectures, lab discussions, guest speakers, projects, and other assignments how to create ads, write for newspapers or magazines, work in broadcasting, shoot photos or video tape, or manage a business communication in a multicultural society.

In addition to expertise in teaching cross cultural journalism, candidates must be prepared to teach other core courses, such as history of journalism or principles of American journalism.  We are looking for someone with experience in advising student groups. An interest in cultures outside the United States could fit well with our ambitious international program and extensive worldwide contacts.

We need asst. or associate professors, and we are especially eager to receive applications from minority candidates. In order to do that we’re trying some new methods (newspaper articles, contacting agencies, and networking) in order to let minorities and women know about the job opening and our need for a diverse pool of applicants.  But what seems to be the most important variable is “word of mouth” referrals, or having respected people such as yourself telling others about our job opportunity.

Ph.D. or ABD is required.

Review of applications will begin February 16 and continue until the positions are filled.  Send letters of application, c.v., and a list of three references to Rene’ Rau, Missouri School of Journalism, 120 Neff Hall, Columbia, MO 65211.