Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Photojournalism
The School of Journalism and Broadcasting at Western Kentucky University seeks applicants to fill a tenure-track/professional track teaching position in its nationally recognized, ACEJMC-accredited photojournalism program. Come join a dynamic, professionally oriented faculty whose primary goal is to shape the future leaders in photojournalism. Visit http://www.wku.edu/Journalism/Photo and http://www.mountainworkshops.org for more information [...]
Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Photojournalism
The School of Journalism and Broadcasting at Western Kentucky University seeks applicants to fill a tenure-track/professional track teaching position in its nationally recognized, ACEJMC-accredited photojournalism program. Come join a dynamic, professionally oriented faculty whose primary goal is to shape the future leaders in photojournalism. Visit http://www.wku.edu/Journalism/Photo and http://www.mountainworkshops.org for more information about the photojournalism program.
The successful candidate needs to be a content-driven visual reporter adept at storytelling with both traditional and cutting-edge technologies, including still photography, audio and video.
The photojournalism program has four full-time faculty and one full-time staff member.
There are two tracks within the major – Photojournalism and New Media Publishing. The successful candidate will teach classes in both areas. Classes include visual storytelling, digital technologies, photographic lighting, picture editing, design, audio, video and Web distribution.
A master’s degree plus at least five years experience is required for tenure-track status. A bachelor’s degree and significant professional experience will also be considered for an appointment as professional-in residence. Starting date for the position is August 2009.
The School of Journalism and Broadcasting, designated a Kentucky Program of Distinction, is housed in an $18.5 million state-of-the-art building. The photojournalism program has two digital labs, one photographic studio and one darkroom.
Send letter of application, vita, official transcripts, three recent letters of recommendation, a photographic portfolio and a multimedia portfolio to: Photojournalism Search Committee, School of Journalism and Broadcasting, 216 Mass Media and Technology Hall, Western Kentucky University, 1906 College Heights Blvd., Bowling Green, KY 42101-1070. Application review begins Nov. 15, 2008, and will continue until a candidate is selected.
As a university that educates students of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds, we value having a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply including women, minorities, persons with disabilities and disabled veterans. WKU is an AA/EO employer.
If you have any questions, please contact Photojournalism Program Coordinator James Kenney at 270.745.6307 or james.kenney@wku.edu.
