The Communication Arts department at Salisbury University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Integrated Media/Broadcast Journalism beginning Fall 2010. Primary Job Duties: We seek a highly motivated and team-spirited individual to teach undergraduate courses in Integrated Media, Journalism and Public Relations. The successful candidate will be able to teach a variety of courses in our curriculum especially core journalism, broadcast journalism and other media and/or public relations related courses; and courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. Salisbury University faculty members are expected to demonstrate appropriate levels of scholarly activity, student advisement and service. Requirements for the position include: Ph.D or ABD in Communication. If ABD; would be hired at the rank of Instructor, with the expectation that candidate complete doctoral degree in a timely manner. Evidence of effective teaching; and experience in utilizing and/or instruction of integrated media, social media, broadcast journalism and/or public relations will also be considered. Candidates must demonstrate an effective teaching style that supports a diverse student body. Applications will be accepted via Salisbury University’s Online Employment Application System. Please visit our website http://www.salisbury.edu/HR/Jobs/ to apply online. See the FAQs of the Online Employment Application System for more information and instructions. To be considered an applicant, you must apply online and submit the following a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of research interests appropriate for an undergraduate institution, and the names and phone numbers of at least three professional references. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Dr. Paul Scovell at pescovell@salisbury.edu. Note: If you are utilizing an Online Credential Service Provider for a blind recommendation and or have any other documents that cannot be attached, please have these documents sent directly to Dr. Paul Scovell at pescovell@salisbury.edu or via the mail to his attention at Salisbury University, 1101 Camden Avenue, Salisbury, MD, 21801. Review of applications will begin May 23, 2010. The position will remain open until filled. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Appointment will be contingent upon verification of eligibility to work in the U.S. and is expected to begin August 15, 2010. Founded in 1925, Salisbury University is one of 13 institutions that compose the University System of Maryland. Salisbury University is a selective undergraduate institution with the University System of Maryland. The University is close to ocean beaches and the Chesapeake Bay and 2-3 hours from the metropolitan areas of Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Norfolk. SU has been cited nationally as one of the top ten public regional universities in the North according to the U.S. News and World Report, and has also been recognized by the Princeton Review and Kiplinger’s magazine. SU has 380 full-time faculty members serving a student population of approximately 8,200. Salisbury University has a strong institutional commitment to diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer, providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all those qualified, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation.