May 23, 2012
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Current Employment Opportunities

 

School of Arts & Sciences

Department of Writing, Linguistics & Creative Process

Assistant Professor - Journalism

Tenure Track

Academic Year 2012-13

The Department of Writing, Linguistics, and Creative Process at Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) is accepting applications for a tenure-track position. The successful candidate will take the lead in updating our journalism curriculum to include social media and new platforms. He/she will be ready to teach a wide variety of journalism courses, including news writing, feature writing, creative nonfiction, publication design, and online multi-platform journalism.  Full-time faculty members carry a four-four teaching load and are expected to maintain an active research program, serve on committees, and advise students.   

 

Qualifications: Ph.D. with a journalism emphasis or an MFA with a creative nonfiction emphasis is required at the time of appointment.  Demonstrated professional journalism experience and publications is required. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated professional journalism experience in online multi-platform environments. Evidence of effective teaching also is required as are excellent written and oral communication skills. WCSU is a dynamic, diverse workplace, the proven ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures is highly valued.

Salary and Benefits: WCSU offers competitive salaries commensurate with candidates’ experience and a comprehensive benefit package. There are grant opportunities to support research and conference attendance. Additional information can be found on our website at www.wcsu.edu/hr/benefits/

 Application Materials: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter addressing the position requirements, a current curriculum vitae, a list of four references, and examples of published journalism: facultyvitae@wcsu.edu Reference search #600-076 in the subject line. Review of applications begins January 17, 2012 and continues until the position is filled.

The Department of Writing, Linguistics, and Creative Process offers five options in Professional Writing, as well as writing options in Elementary and Secondary Education. The Department's graduate program includes the nation's only Master of Fine Arts in Professional Writing and a Writing option and Teaching English as a Second Language option for a Master of Arts degree in English. The Department also offers three undergraduate minors and a variety of writing intensive courses for credit in General Education. For more information, please visit www.wcsu.edu/writing .

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