POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Chair
Department of Radio-Television
Position: Chair - Department of Radio-Television
Rank: Professor or Associate Professor, rank and salary
commensurate with credentials.
Effective Date: 1 July 2009, or until filled
Qualifications: Normally candidates must possess Ph.D. or M.F.A.
degree, although candidates with exceptionally distinguished qualifications for
leading a high-performance department will be considered. Record of effective
teaching, significant research/creative activity, and relevant academic
administrative experience is essential. International recognition is valued.
Duties: The Chair is responsible for the development and
coordination of teaching, research, and service programs of the Department.
These duties include, but are not limited to: intellectual and creative
leadership of the Department; active engagement in teaching and
research/creative activity; recruitment, development, and evaluation of faculty
and staff; commitment to building a climate of departmental diversity in all
aspects; academic program development; representing the Department's programs
and faculty to various constituencies; coordinating and enhancing the
Department's grant activities, alumni relations, fiscal management and
administration.
The Department: The Department of Radio-Television housed in the
College of Mass Communication and Media Arts, offers innovative programs in
radio, television, and associated media, and features an interdisciplinary
approach to media education that emphasizes both theory and practice in such
areas as media studies, electronic media management, electronic journalism,
media production, international and comparative media, and political economy of
the media. The undergraduate program is annually recognized for its outstanding
record of award-winning radio and television productions. The faculty
participate actively in the MA, MS, MA/MBA, MFA, and Doctoral programs housed at
the College level. The Department is closely associated with WSIU Public
Broadcasting, which operates PBS-affiliated television stations and
NPR-affiliated FM stations from the College.
The College: The College of Mass Communication and Media Arts has
three academic units, the Departments of Cinema and Photography and
Radio-Television and the School of Journalism, as well as WSIU Public
Broadcasting. The College enrolls approximately 1000 undergraduate and 140
graduate students.
The University: SIUC is a Carnegie Doctoral Research University,
enrolls approximately 21,000 and annually ranks among the top institutions in
the nation for producing minority graduates. It is located 90 miles southeast of
St. Louis in Carbondale, Illinois, a city of 25,000. The Shawnee National
Forest, which is famous for its rugged, hilly terrain and natural beauty, is
immediately to the south of campus. Additional information can be found at <http://rtv.siu.edu>.
Application Deadline: (EXTENDED) Screening of applications will begin January 1, 2009, and continue until the position is filled.
Application Procedure: Send letter of
application, curriculum vita, and three letters of reference to:
Search Committee Chair
Department Chairperson
Department of Radio-Television
Mail Code 6609
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
1100 Lincoln Drive
Carbondale, IL 62901
Phone: 618-536-7555; Fax: 618-453-6982
SIUC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to
enhance its
ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to
serve a
diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and
will receive consideration.