Faculty Position in Digital and Broadcast Journalism Department of Telecommunications Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication http://grady.uga.edu/about/faculty The Department of Telecommunications of the Grady College at the University of Georgia invites applications for a tenure-track position in Digital and Broadcast Journalism to begin August 2014. Academic Rank/Salary - Assistant Professor. Appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Salary competitive. Responsibilities - The Department of Telecommunications seeks someone with outstanding theoretical and applied expertise in digital journalism across multiple platforms, including television. The successful candidate will have demonstrable potential to produce scholarly research of the highest standard and is expected to become a leader in his or her specialty area. We are particularly interested in the research areas of digital journalism, news, social media, and management, but we welcome other research interests as well. Applicants should have the ability to teach the concepts and practice of digital journalism including writing, reporting, and producing for online, mobile and television distribution. The ideal candidate will have professional newsroom experience. Qualifications - A Ph.D. in communication or related field is required. Candidates should have a demonstrated record, or the clear potential to develop a strong program of scholarly research, and the potential for excellence in teaching. Ability to mentor and direct masters and doctoral students also is required. All successful candidates must be able to serve on graduate student committees and have the ability to direct theses and dissertations. Screening of applications will begin December 10, 2013, and will continue until filled. To Apply - To apply for the position, submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, transcripts from your terminal degree program, and teaching evaluations to: Dr. Itai Himelboim, DBJ Search Committee Chair, Department of Telecommunications, Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602-3018. Email: itai@uga.edu (706) 542-5118. Learn more about the Department of Telecommunications and the Grady College at www.grady.uga.edu. Georgia is well known for its quality of life both outdoors and urban activities (www.georgia.gov). The University of Georgia ( www.uga.edu) is a land grant/sea institution located 70 miles northeast of Atlanta (www.visitathensga.com). The University of Georgia is an AA/EEO/ADA Institution