The Department of Communication Arts in the College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences invites nominations and applications for the non-tenure track position of lecturer in journalism.
Position Description. Reporting to the Department Chair, the Lecturer in Journalism will teach basic and advanced courses in reporting/writing, journalistic practice, and courses such as copy editing and feature writing, depending on expertise. Also expected are contributions to professional service and development, student advising, and internship program management. The position is a 9-month appointment, and the salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in journalism or a closely-related discipline by August 1, 2010
• Minimum of five year’s significant professional journalism experience
• Some college/university-level teaching experience
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and professional service
• Excellent communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
• Ph.D. in journalism or a closely related discipline
• Media management experience
• Editing and/or design experience
• Familiarity with issues and applications relating to convergent media
• Internship management experience
• Experience teaching a diverse student body
Screening of applications begins November 2, 2009, and continues until the position is filled. The position starting date is August 1, 2010. A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; a sample journalism course syllabus; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least five professional references. Other documentation may be requested. Georgia Southern University seeks to recruit individuals who are committed to working in diverse academic and professional communities. Applications and nominations should be sent to:
Dr. Steve Stepanek, Search Chair, Search #56689
Department of Communication Arts
Georgia Southern University
P. O. Box 8091
Statesboro GA 30460-8091
Electronic mail: sstepanek@georgiasouthern.edu
Telephone: 912-478-0217
More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu, http://www.class.georgiasouthern.edu/commarts/. Georgia Southern University seeks individuals who are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional service within the University and beyond. Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation. Georgia is an Open Records state. Georgia Southern University is an AA/EO institution. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA to participate in the search process should contact the Associate Provost.

To apply: Please send application materials by postal mail.

Georgia Southern University, a member institution of the University System of Georgia, invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the College of Education. Georgia Southern University is classified as a Doctoral/Research University. Accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Georgia Southern offers more than 100 academic majors in a comprehensive array of baccalaureate degrees and selected master's and doctoral programs. The University has earned a reputation for providing all of the benefits of a major university with the feeling of a much smaller college. In addition, the University has earned national accreditation in 59 program areas from 21 accrediting bodies. Academic programs are organized in eight colleges: Business Administration, Education, Health and Human Sciences, Information Technology, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, the Allen E. Paulson College of Science and Technology, and the Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies.

A residential university with a fall 2009 enrollment of 18,000 students, Georgia Southern is one of Georgia's premier universities. One of the top choices in Georgia for new freshmen, including HOPE Scholars, Georgia Southern enrolls an increasingly selective student body representing the United States and more than 86 nations. The University continues to enhance its academic profile through higher admission standards, an expanded Honors Program, and scholarships for academically talented students.

Georgia Southern University is committed to advancing the State of Georgia and the region through the benefits of higher education, offering both campus-based and a number of online degree programs. The University fosters access to its educational programs, provides a comprehensive and fulfilling university experience, and enhances quality of life in the region through collaborative relationships supporting education, health care and human services, cultural experiences, scientific and technological advancement, athletics, and regional development.

Georgia Southern's strategic plan includes advancing the University to the top tier of national rankings in its class. The nearly 700 acre park-like campus continues an era of capital construction that has opened new facilities for colleges and academic programs, student recreation and development, university housing, athletics, and public service. The learning environment is enhanced by a museum of cultural and natural history, a botanical garden, a unique wildlife education and raptor center, a performing arts center, the Center for Art and Theatre, and a continuing education and conference center. The University's Division I athletic teams compete in the Southern Conference.

The campus is located in Statesboro, a classic Main Street community near historic Savannah and Hilton Head Island.