Department of Journalism
General information about the Department of Journalism is available at journalism.cmich.edu.
Faculty Positions (3)
Visual/Digital Communication (Tenure-track, Assistant Professor)
The Department of Journalism and Central Michigan University seek
a tenure-track assistant professor of visual/digital communication
to join an energetic and forward-looking team. The position
will begin in August 2009. CMU's Department of Journalism is
one of two nationally accredited programs in Michigan.
Required: Ph.D. (ABD considered; Ph.D. must be
completed for consideration for tenure) in a mass
communications-related discipline with an emphasis in visual/digital
communication for consideration in the department's academic track,
OR, for consideration in the professional track, a distinguished
professional record in visual/digital communication and an MA, MS,
or MFA with university teaching experience in a
mass-communications-related field and an emphasis in visual/digital
communication. Candidates must have ability to teach graphics
and web design in a multi-media environment, and other courses
appropriate to the needs of the department and the candidate's
interest and expertise.
Preferred: Strengths in advertising, new media, or
public relations. Significant professional experience in
visual/digital communication is preferred for consideration in the
academic track.
Responsibility: Teach 3 undergraduate courses per
semester; conduct research/creative activity; advise students; serve
on departmental, college and university committees; assist in
outcomes assessment; take part in state, regional and national
professional and academic organizations; and guide students toward
career opportunities in visual/digital communication.
Required application materials: Letter of interest,
resume, copies of unofficial transcripts, evidence of
scholarly/creative ability, names of three references, including
phone/fax numbers and e-mail addresses and evidence of teaching
effectiveness, such as student evaluation forms. Send all
material to:
Chair, Visual/Digital Communications Search Committee
Department of Journalism
Central Michigan University
450 Moore Hall
Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
Review of applications begins September 1, 2008, and continues until
the position is filled.
Serving 27,000 students, Central Michigan University is a doctoral
research university recognized for strong undergraduate education
and a range of focused graduate programs and research.
CMU, and AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to
increase diversity within its community (see
http://www.cmich.edu/aaeo/).
New Media (Tenure-track, Assistant Professor)
The Department of Journalism and Central Michigan University seek
a tenure-track assistant professor of new media to join an energetic
and forward-looking team. The position will begin in August
2009. CMU's Department of Journalism is one of two nationally
accredited programs in Michigan.
Required: Ph.D. (ABD considered; Ph.D. must be
completed for consideration for tenure) in a mass
communications-related discipline with an emphasis in new media for
consideration in the department's academic track, OR, for
consideration in the professional track, a distinguished
professional record in new media and an MA or MFA with university
teaching experience in a mass-communications-related field and an
emphasis in new media. Candidates must have a demonstrated
commitment to teaching introduction to new media, web design,
digital media production, graphic design and other courses as
appropriate to the needs of the department and the candidate's
interest and expertise.
Preferred: Strengths in public relations and/or
advertising; ability to teach senior-level courses in new media;
significant professional experience in new media is preferred for
consideration in the academic track.
Responsibility: Teach 3 undergraduate courses per
semester; work with students to develop online publications and lead
the department in convergence; conduct research/creative activity;
serve on departmental, college and university committees; advise
students; assist in outcomes assessment; take part in state,
regional and national professional and academic organizations; and
guide students toward career opportunities in new media.
Required application materials: Letter of interest,
resume, copies of unofficial transcripts, evidence of
scholarly/creative ability, and names of three references, including
phone/fax numbers and e-mail addresses. Applicants should send
evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as student evaluation
forms. Send all material to:
Chair, New Media Search Committee
Department of Journalism
Central Michigan University
450 Moore Hall
Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
Review of applications begins September 1, 2008, and continues until
the position is filled.
Serving 27,000 students, Central Michigan University is a doctoral
research university recognized for strong undergraduate education
and a range of focused graduate programs and research.
CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase
diversity within its community (see
http://www.cmich.edu/aaeo/).
Public Relations (Tenure-track, Assistant Professor)
The Department of Journalism and Central Michigan University seek
a tenure-track assistant professor of public relations to join an
energetic and forward-looking team. The position will begin in
August 2009. CMU's Department of Journalism is one of two
nationally accredited programs in Michigan.
Required: Ph.D. (ABD considered; Ph.D. must be
completed for consideration for tenure) in a mass
communications-related discipline with an emphasis in public
relations for the department's academic track, OR, for consideration
in the professional track, a distinguished professional record in
public relations, a master's degree in public relations or an
integrated marketing communications-related area and university
teaching experience in public relations. Candidates must have
the ability to teach public relations in a multi-media environment,
and other courses appropriate to the needs of the department and the
candidate's interest and expertise.
Preferred: Ability to teach senior-level courses such
as case studies and a senior seminar in public relations; ability to
supervise public relations interns; appreciation for public
relations from an interdisciplinary perspective; and an interest in
co-curricular student activities; significant professional
experience in public relations is preferred for consideration in the
academic track.
Responsibility: Teach 3 undergraduate courses per
semester; conduct research/creative activity; advise students; serve
on departmental, college and university committees, including the
Integrative Public Relations Council; assist in outcomes assessment;
take part in state, regional and national professional and academic
organizations and guide students toward career opportunities in
public relations.
Required application materials: Letter of interest,
resume, copies of unofficial transcripts, evidence of
scholarly/creative ability, names of three references, including
phone/fax numbers and e-mail addresses and evidence of teaching
effectiveness, such as student evaluation forms. Send all
material to:
Chair, Public Relations Search Committee
Department of Journalism
Central Michigan University
450 Moore Hall
Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
Review of applications begins September 1, 2008, and continues until
the position is filled.
Serving 27,000 students, Central Michigan University is a doctoral
research university recognized for strong undergraduate education
and a range of focused graduate programs and research.
CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase
diversity within its community (see
http://www.cmich.edu/aaeo/).