For an application to be considered complete submit:
1) a cover letter addressing the minimum qualifications;
2) a curriculum vitae;
3) a statement of administrative leadership experience and vision for the school
4) at least two (but no more than five) PDF files of published or in-press research articles or chapters or papers presented at conferences from the last five years;
5) names and contact information of three professional referees who will provide a current (dated within the past year) letter of reference; and
6) copies of graduate transcripts showing highest degree earned.
If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421.
Application deadline: The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for fullest consideration, completed applications should be provided by November 21, 2022.
For additional information about the position, please contact Sean Williams, Search Committee Chair, School of Media & Communication, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43403 or at sdwilli@bgsu.edu. BGSU policy requires finalists to provide official transcripts and to authorize and pass a background investigation prior to receiving an offer of employment.
Information about the University and the Program
Bowling Green State University is a residential campus located in northwest Ohio approximately 20 miles south of Toledo, Ohio and 70 miles from Ann Arbor, Michigan and the Detroit airport. BGSU offers more than 200 undergraduate majors and programs, 47 master’s degree programs, and 17 doctoral degree programs. U.S. News and World Report names BGSU as one of the top public universities nationwide with a strong commitment to first-year programs that lead to success. Approximately 20,000 students (including 2900 graduate students) attend BGSU. Over 17% of our students identify as persons of color, and nearly 5% are international students. Of BGSU’s 1200 faculty members, 13% identify as persons of color, 4% hail from different countries. The Division of Diversity and Belonging coordinates affinity groups for faculty and staff who identify as persons of color, Latinx, LGBTQ+, and as persons with disabilities. The University is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. For more information, please visit: www.bgsu.edu.
The School of Media and Communication is one of 17 academic units in the College of Arts and Sciences. The SMC currently has 28 full-time faculty with national and international reputations, and 460 undergraduate majors and 106 graduate students. Undergraduates pursue baccalaureate degrees in Advertising, Communication, Journalism and Public Relations, Media Production and Studies, and engage in a variety of student media groups including: The BG News, the student newspaper; BG 24 News, a television newscast; WBGU-FM, a radio station that broadcasts throughout NW Ohio; and The Obsidian, a quarterly publication featuring diversity issues. Graduate students can pursue MA or PhD degrees in Media and Communication. The Ph.D. program currently has 28 students in 3 emphasis areas: Critical Media and Rhetoric, Interpersonal Communication, Media Audiences and Processes.
The School of Media and Communication is housed in the Kuhlin Center. The Kuhlin Center is a unique production facility that sets a standard for education in a production control room environment. Production spaces include a 1,740 sq. ft. studio and a 300 sq. ft. insert studio, a 900 sq. ft. audio recording studio, two student-managed radio stations, and a convergence lab.
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School of Media and Communication (SMC): Bowling Green State University. Director and Professor (tenured) faculty position starting July 1, 2023. Responsibilities include: Leading the School’s academic mission and its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; Overseeing undergraduate and graduate programs, which includes reviewing and revising programs and practices to optimize discipline-appropriate connections among curricula, media production facilities, and experiential learning opportunities for students; Representing and advocating for SMC students, faculty, staff, and programs, in internal and external venues; Engaging with an active alumni board and building new community partnerships to diversify and deepen experiential learning opportunities for students; Participating in shared governance in the SMC, College, and University; Teaching courses, supervising students, and maintaining an active program of scholarship; Managing and overseeing personnel and fiscal affairs; Carrying out responsibilities as delineated in the Academic Charter and the Collective Bargaining Agreement; Attending to student success and enrollment growth across all programs; Maintaining a vibrant and equitable work environment across all programs and faculty ranks; and Strengthening diversity and fostering inclusion in its community of students, faculty, and staff.
Minimum Qualifications: Doctoral Degree (e.g., Ph.D.) and a record of academic research in journalism or a closely related field (e.g., media studies, communication); Scholarly, teaching, and service records that merit appointment at the rank of Professor under the SMC Reappointment, Tenure, and Promotion policy (posted here: https://www.bgsu.edu/provost/faculty-affairs/policies-guidelines/reappointment-tenure-promotion-policies.html); Evidence of effective teaching (e.g., teaching awards, positive student evaluations) in journalism or a closely related field (e.g., media studies, communication); Experience working in an academic program in journalism or a related field (e.g., media studies, communication); and Record of experience leading academic programs (e.g., supervising faculty and staff, carrying out academic initiatives led, implementing policies, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications: Evidence of effective teaching and mentoring in media studies or communication at the graduate level; Demonstrated experience working within a higher education collective bargaining environment; Demonstrated experience working with equity or career trajectory issues for faculty outside the tenure stream; Demonstrated familiarity with media industry, either through prior professional work experience or ongoing contacts with industry professionals through research or as an academic leader.
For an application to be considered complete submit: 1) a cover letter addressing the minimum qualifications; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a statement of administrative leadership experience and vision for the school; 4) at least two (but no more than five) PDF files of published or in-press research articles or chapters or papers presented at conferences from the last five years; 5) names and contact information of three professional referees who will provide a current (dated within the past year) letter of reference; and 6) copies of graduate transcripts showing highest degree earned.
For a complete job description & instructions on how to apply for this position visit https://bgsu.hiretouch.com/ or contact the Office of Human Resources, BGSU. The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for fullest consideration, completed applications should be provided by November 21, 2022. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421. Background check and official transcripts are required for employment.
BGSU is an AA/EEO/Vet employer dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment. We encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities regardless of age, gender identity, genetic information, religion, or sexual orientation.
