[Jobs] purdue

[jeremy hunsinger]

Dr. Jonathan D. Tankel, [log in to unmask]


The Department of Communication at Indiana University Purdue  
University Fort Wayne (IPFW) seeks a broadly trained tenure track  
assistant professor to teach undergraduate and, possibly, graduate  
courses in digital media, convergent journalism, and/or traditional  
journalism beginning August, 2010.  This person will also help to  
develop and direct a new media practices program (i.e., backpack  
journalism possibly integrated with present media production and  
studies). All research and creative endeavor approaches are welcome  
including empirical, interpretive, critical, historical and /or  
rhetorical approaches.  The successful candidate will demonstrate a  
commitment to and expertise in teaching and research/creative endeavor  
and will hold a PhD or other terminal degree in Journalism,  
Communication or a cognate discipline.  Professional experience is  
desirable.

The Department of Communication has thriving undergraduate and  
master's programs and a collegial and professionally active faculty.   
The Department affirms diversity.  The Department and University are  
committed to providing inclusive educational experiences for our urban  
and regional constituents.  Additional information about the  
Department and University is available at www.ipfw.edu/comm/.

IPFW is a Master's Comprehensive I institution with over 13,000  
students from the city of Fort Wayne and the surrounding region.  Fort  
Wayne is the second largest city in Indiana with about 250,000  
residents.  Fort Wayne offers affordable housing, multiple school  
systems, a diverse arts community, and excellent health care systems.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, vita, and names and  
contact information for four current references to:

	Jonathan Tankel, Ph.D.
	Search Committee
	Department of Communication
	Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne
	2101 Coliseum Boulevard East
	Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1499

Screening will begin November 1, 2009 and continue until the position  
is filled. We will meet with qualified applicants at NCA.  Employment  
is contingent on a satisfactory criminal convictions check. IPFW is an  
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer, fully  
committed to a diverse workforce.