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Position: Chair—Department of RadioTelevision
Rank: Professor or Associate Professor, rank and salary commensurate with
credentials.
Effective Date: 1 July 2010, or until filled
Qualifications: Normally candidates possess a Ph.D. or M.F.A. degree, in
communications or related field although candidates with exceptionally
distinguished qualifications for leading a highperformance department will be
considered. These qualifications should include as many as possible of the
following: record of effective teaching, significant research/creative activity,
relevant administrative experience, international recognition.
Duties: The Chair is responsible for the development and coordination of teaching,
research, and service programs of the Department. These duties include, but are not
limited to: intellectual and creative leadership of the Department; active
engagement in teaching and research/creative activity; recruitment, development,
and evaluation of faculty and staff; commitment to building a climate of
departmental diversity in all aspects; academic program development; representing
the Department’s programs and faculty to various constituencies; coordinating and
enhancing the Department’s grant activities, alumni relations, fiscal management
and administration.
The Department: The Department of RadioTelevision housed in the College of
Mass Communication and Media Arts, offers innovative programs in radio,
television, and associated media, and features an interdisciplinary approach to
media education that emphasizes both theory and practice in such areas as media
studies, electronic media management, electronic journalism, media production,
international and comparative media, and political economy of the media. The
undergraduate program is annually recognized for its outstanding record of award
winning radio and television productions. The faculty participate actively in the
MA, MS, MA/MBA, MFA, and Doctoral programs housed at the College level. The
Department is closely associated with the Global Media Research Center and WSIU
Public Broadcasting, which operates PBSaffiliated television stations and NPR
affiliated FM stations from the College.
The College: The College of Mass Communication and Media Arts has three
academic units, the Departments of Cinema and Photography and RadioTelevision
and the School of Journalism, as well as WSIU Public Broadcasting and the Global
Media Research Center. The College enrolls approximately 1000 undergraduate and
140 graduate students.
The University: SIUC is a Carnegie Doctoral Research University, enrolls
approximately 21,000 and annually ranks among the top institutions in the nation
for producing minority graduates. It is located 90 miles southeast of St. Louis in
Carbondale, Illinois, a city of 25,000. The Shawnee National Forest, which is
famous for its rugged, hilly terrain and natural beauty, is immediately to the south
of campus. Additional information can be found at <http://rtv.siu.edu>.
Screening of completed applications will commence October 16, 2009 and continue
until the position is filled.
To apply: Send letter of application, curriculum vitae/resume, and names and
contact information for three references to:
SIUC is committed to developing a diverse faculty and staff population. SIUC is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity employer that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and to increase its potential to
serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.
SIUC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer that
strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff
and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population.
All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive
consideration.
SIUC is committed to developing a diverse faculty and staff population. SIUC is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity employer that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and to increase its potential to
serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.