Journalism position

FACULTY POSITION POSTING FORM
Rochester Institute of Technology, College of Liberal Arts

Job Title/ Rank: Instructional Faculty/ Assistant or Associate
PC#9501 IRC38815
Department: Communication- Journalism
Job Category: Faculty, Tenure Track

Starting Date: Late August, 2011

DETAILED DESCRIPTION:
Rochester Institute of Technology's Department of Communication invites applications for an assistant or associate professor position in Journalism to being late August 2011. The successful candidates will teach from undergraduate courses including introduction to journalism, history of journalism, news-writing news editing, information gathering, eJournalism, reporting in specialized fields, and law and ethics of the press. Applicants also able to develop courses in web design, graphics, and rich media content are especially desirable. Additional assignments in area of specialty are possible.

We are seeking individuals who are committed to contributing to RIT’s core values, honor code, and statement of diversity.

The primary responsibility for this tenure-track position is teaching, with other expectations including research, student advising, service to the institution, and continuing professional development. Additionally, this position will provide the successful candidates the opportunity to work with other faculty in the Department's quickly evolving degree in journalism.

THE COLLEGE/ DEPARTMENT:
The Department of Communication is a dynamic department with an ambitious vision. The department offers the following degrees: a BS in Journalism, a BS in Advertising & Public Relations, a BS in Professional & Technical Communication, and an MS in Communication & Media Technologies.

RIT attracts students from all 50 states and more than 90 countries. RIT has been recognized on The Chronicle of Higher Education's “Great Colleges to Work For” list for two consecutive years. RIT was cited in six different categories: Professional/Career Development Program, Compensation and Benefits, Tuition Reimbursement, 403b or 401k (retirement plan), Disability Insurance and Life Insurance.

Rochester, located in Monroe County, is the 79th largest city in the United States and the third largest city in New York State. Five additional counties are included in the Greater Rochester Region: Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Orleans and Wayne. The Greater Rochester region is inhabited by a little more than one million people

The Rochester area has a diverse population which includes African Americans (38% of the city and 14% of Monroe County) and Latin Americans (13% of the city and 5% of the county). In addition, more than 7% of the population is foreign born. It is also home to the largest Deaf community per capita in the United States. Rochester is ranked 7th among the “10 Best Cities to Raise a Family” by Child Magazine. Places Rated Almanac ranked Rochester as the 6th “Best Places to Live in America” out of 379 metropolitan areas. Expansion Management Magazine ranked Rochester as number one among metropolitan areas having the best Quality of Life in the Nation. Essence magazine ranked it among the “Top 10 Cities for Black Families,” Rochester was twice named one of America’s Friendliest Cities by American Demographics magazine.


QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED: A Ph.D. in Journalism or communication

PREFERRED: Professional experience, successful teaching, a record or promise of published scholarly research. and an active research agenda are desirable qualities. Research interest in the intersection of journalism and digital media is considered a plus. Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the college’s continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences.

HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online at https://mycareer.rit.edu. KEYWORD Search: IRC38815. Please submit your cover letter detailing your technical, teaching and scholarship qualifications and achievements; a vita; a statement of your experience with and/or interest in RIT's core values, honor code, and statement of diversity; and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references.

You can contact the search committee with questions on the position at:

Keith B Jenkins, Rochester Institute of Technology, 01-3182 George Eastman Building, 92 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY 14623-5604, e-mail: keith.jenkins@rit.edu; telephone: 585-475-6347, Fax: 585-475-7732

Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply by September 17, 2010. Interviews may also be arranged at the AEJMC Convention in Denver, August 4-7, 2010.


The Rochester Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All individuals with the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the university’s continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences are encouraged to make application.

Thank you,
Alyssa Tesch
Office of Faculty Recruitment
Rochester Institute of Technology
05-1480
90 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14623
Voice: (585) 475-2686
Fax: (585) 475-4480
Web Page: http://www.rit.edu/OFR
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