Job Openings
POSITION: Assistant or Associate Professor of Communication Studies (Journalism)
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full time, tenure track appointment to begin August 2009.
QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. (ABD considered) The successful candidate must be strongly committed to teaching undergraduates in a liberal arts setting and demonstrate teaching excellence. Candidates for Associate Professor should also demonstrate an established professional career in Communication Studies and Journalism.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities include teaching a range of courses in communication and media studies: Introduction to Communication Studies; Introduction to Journalism; Advanced Journalism (including online journalism); and Media Criticism. The successful candidate will also supervise the campus print and online newspapers. Teaching load is six courses per year, which includes a course release for serving as advisor for the print and online newspapers. Ability to instruct students in basic radio and/or video production is an additional favorable applicant attribute.
COMMUNICATION STUDIES DEPARTMENT: The department has four full-time professors and two part-time adjunct instructors. The Communication Studies program provides students with a broad-based exposure to the academic discipline that focuses on human symbolic interaction. In an effort to cultivate critical thinking, clear writing, articulate speaking, and proficiency with technology, our students study communication within interpersonal, group, organizational, public, and mediated contexts. Please view the department website for additional details.
Central College is a residential liberal arts college guided by an ecumenical Christian tradition, serving over 1600 students. Founded in 1853, the college is affiliated with the Reformed Church in America and NCAA Division III athletics. The college maintains a long-standing commitment to international education with nationally recognized residential programs in nine locations: Paris; London; Vienna; Granada, Spain; Leiden, The Netherlands; Bangor, Wales; Merida, Mexico; and Hangzhou, China. More information is available at the Central College Abroad web site. Additional information about the college and community are available at Other Links.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send (1) a letter of application (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a one-page statement of teaching philosophy, (4) transcripts, and (5) contact information for 3 references to: Dr. Paul Naour, Provost, Central College, 812 University, Pella, Iowa 50219. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates recommended for employment are subject to a background investigation.
Central College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer dedicated to creating a diverse community. Individuals from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
