Position Openings

The nationally recognized School of Journalism & Broadcasting at Western Kentucky University

invites applications for a full-time, nine-month tenure track assistant professor position in broadcasting

beginning August 15, 2013.  The successful candidate will be expected to teach media survey courses as

well as act as general manager and media advisor to the student radio station - WWHR-FM.

The successful candidate will be an accomplished student media advisor who is able to inspire students

to excel. Duties include: Manage and advise WWHR-FM, a student-staffed-and-managed 1300-watt campus

radio station; teach classes in radio performance,media writing and other courses related to the major

and contribute to the School's national reputation through the publication of scholarly research.

Responsibilities also include service to the profession, School, and University.

Qualifications:  Terminal degree appropriate to the appointment and a documented history of

scholarly achievement. Applicants should have experience managing a student radio station and

a record of successful teaching at the university level. Western Kentucky University is a leading American

university with international reach serving 21,000 students. WKU is located in Bowling Green, Kentucky

located 110 miles south of Louisville and 60 miles north of Nashville.

For more information, visit our website at www.wku.edu/journalism

Applicants should provide a letter describing interest in and qualifications for the position along

with a teaching philosophy statement, curriculum vita, copies of all graduate transcripts, and three

recent letters of recommendation to:

Application review date is April 25, 2013 and will continue until filled

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