[Commlist] Journalism Faculty Line at Roger Williams University

Roger Williams University

*Assistant Professor of Journalism***

*About Roger Williams University:***

Roger Williams University, located on the coast of Bristol, RI, is a 
forward-thinking private university with 45 undergraduate majors and 
more than a dozen graduate programs spanning the liberal arts and the 
professions,wherestudentsbecomecommunity-mindedcitizensthroughproject-based,experientiallearning. 
With small classes, direct access to faculty and boundless opportunities 
for real-world projects, RWU students develop the ability to think 
critically while simultaneously building the practical skills that 
today's employers demand. In addition to its 4,000 undergraduates and 
300 graduate students, RWU is home to a thriving University College 
based in Providence as well as Rhode Island's only lawschool.

Roger Williams University is committed to creating and supporting an 
intellectual community devoted to teaching and learning and providing 
the opportunity for personal and intellectual growth for students, 
faculty and staff. The University credits much of its growth and success 
to the hard work and dedication of its employees.

*Job Description:***

The Department of Communication Graphic Design and Web Development at 
the Feinstein School of Humanities, Arts and Education (SHAE) at Roger 
Williams University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track 
faculty position in Journalism. The primary responsibilities of this 
faculty member will be to teach undergraduate courses in news writing 
and reporting, as well as foundation courses in the digital-first 
Journalism major. The ideal candidate will be a teacher/scholar who is 
able to work collaboratively with faculty across disciplines in SHAE and 
at other RWU schools on teaching, program development, and community- 
engaged experiential learning.

Responsibilities include advising and mentoring undergraduate Journalism 
majors, service to the department, and service to the university 
community. The ability to support, promote and develop initiatives 
around student diversity and inclusion, in both pedagogy and curricular 
development, is also a responsibility associated with this position.

The Department of Communication Graphic Design and Web Development 
includes the following majors: Journalism, Communication and Media 
Studies, Graphic Design Communication, Public Relations, and Web 
Development, and a minor in Film Studies.

*Requirements:***

The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in Journalism, Communication, or a 
related discipline at the time of appointment, have at least two years 
of teaching experience at the undergraduate level, and a solid record of 
scholarly or professional activity. The search committee will consider 
extraordinarily qualified Ph.D. candidates (ABD) with the condition that 
they will have completed their dissertation defense by the time of 
appointment. Professional experience and/or ability to use technology to 
teach data analysis, visualization, or mobile and multi-platform 
environments is highly desirable.

*Additional Information:***

/As an institution committed to strengthening society through engaged 
teaching and learning as well as///

/building the university that the world needs now, Roger Williams 
University values inclusion, seeks to reflect the diversity of the 
region and create access to higher education and career success.///


/The University seeks candidates who, through their work and life 
experiences, service to the community, and teaching or research, can 
contribute to our diversity, inclusivity, and equity goals.///

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/Roger Williams University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity 
employer and committed to a diverse workforce. All applicants will 
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, 
religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, 
national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis 
protected by applicable state and federal law.///

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/For information on our Non-discrimination and Title IX policy, visit: 
//rwu.edu/NDT9/ <http://rwu.edu/NDT9>//

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*Application Instructions:***

Qualified applicants should submit materials electronically, including: 
1) In your cover letter/letter of interest, in addition to listing how 
your qualifications meet the requirements of the position, please 
include information about how you would be able to contribute to RWU's 
diversity, inclusivity, and equity goals ; 2) a current vita;

3) representative sample syllabi; 4) evidence of teaching experience 
including student evaluations (if available); and 5) name and contact 
information for at least three references.

Review of applications will begin on September 30, 2019 and continue 
until the position is filled.

For further information please contact the chair of the search committee 
Paola Prado, Ph.D., (pprado /at/ rwu.edu) <mailto:(pprado /at/ rwu.edu)>

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