[Jobs] app state

[jeremy hunsinger]

Appalachian State University's Department of Communication seeks an Assistant/Associate Professor in Electronic Media/Emerging Media, beginning August 2011. A terminal in communication or mass communication is preferred, and the terminal degree is required for tenure-track appointment. ABD will be considered. Professional experience is preferred. Rank and salary are commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The successful candidate will teach in the undergraduate Electronic Media/Journalism curriculum with a focus on video production, and may serve as executive producer for the university's once-a-month Chancellor's program syndicated around the state. Teaching responsibilities may include teaching off-campus courses. Other responsibilities include teaching, advising students, maintaining a program of scholarly and/or creative activity, and participating in departmental, university, and professional service. Additional information about Appalachian State University and the Department of Communication is available at www.appstate.edu and www.asucom.appstate.edu/.

A completed application includes an application letter; curriculum vitae; separate teaching philosophy statement; a sample of scholarly writing and/or creative work; photocopies of all official college transcripts; and the names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least three references. Review of completed applications will begin November 29th, and will continue until position is filled. Send materials to:

Chair, Electronic Media Search Committee P. O. Box 32039 Boone, NC 28608-2039 Fax: 828-262-2543

Appalachian State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion, and to maintaining working and learning environments that are free of all forms of discrimination. Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations in the application process by contacting Dr. Frank A. Aycock. Proper documentation of identity and employability of the applicant will be required before the hiring process can be finalized. A criminal background check will be conducted on all finalists who are invited to campus for an interview.
Jeremy Hunsinger
Center for Digital Discourse and Culture
Virginia Tech


Words are things; and a small drop of ink, falling like dew upon a thought, produces that which makes thousands, perhaps millions, think. --Byron