Hello, everyone, If you are not already in the air for AIR--and for those who cannot join us this year--I thought I would note that we are hiring for someone to direct our MS in Interactive Communication program at Quinnipiac University. The official announcement is below. In short, we are looking for a "administrator-professional-scholar"--someone who has experience administering university programs (ideally, online graduate programs), someone who can demonstrate significant experience in the interactive industry (e.g., producer for online news or entertainment), and someone who has a solid grounding in new media theory and practice. If that seems too specific, we're mainly looking for interesting people to work with, and people ambitious enough to be able to foster the top program in the area. Since we pulled from the AIR crowd for our last hire, we hope there may be someone who fits this bill as well, and is looking for a move to Connecticut. Please drop me a note if you are in Vancouver and would like to chat informally about the position, the university, or anything else, for that matter :). Best, Alex Director of Interactive Communications Online Graduate Program The School of Communications of Quinnipiac University seeks an experienced administrator to direct an innovative professionally oriented online graduate program in interactive communications. The M.S. program in Interactive Communications prepares students for career advancement and opportunities as content producers or Web development managers for media companies or other firms that create and distribute information or entertainment online. Our graduates hold key positions in the online divisions of media and advertising companies such as A&E Entertainment Digital Media, AvenueA/Razorfish, CSTV, ESPN, the Journal-Register Co., Tribune Co. Young & Rubicam, and work in online marketing and Web development divisions for regional and global corporations and nonprofit organizations. This is a 12-month administrative appointment. Duties include overseeing curriculum development, student advising and working closely with the Associate Vice President for Online Programs on marketing, recruitment, and corporate outreach efforts. The Director will also teach in the program. This position is available August 2008. An advanced degree is required, and a high level of technical proficiency is expected. Experience in online environments, strong leadership abilities, and excellent communication skills are essential. Previous administrative experience and media professional experience required. The Ed McMahon Mass Communications Center at Quinnipiac University is a state of the art instructional facility and includes an all digital fully high definition television studio and post production facility. Quinnipiac University is a private, coeducational, non-sectarian institution located in Hamden, Connecticut, 90 minutes north of New York City and 2 hours from Boston. The University has 280 full-time faculty and enrolls 5,400 full-time undergraduate and over 2,000 graduate students in more than 50 programs of study in Business, Health Sciences, Law, Liberal Arts, Education, and Communications. Quinnipiac University consistently ranks among the top northern regional universities in US News and World Report's America's Best Colleges. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae and contact information for three references electronically to: Dr. David Donnelly at david.donnelly@quinnipiac.edu. Consideration of candidates will begin November 15, 2007 and continue until position is filled. Quinnipiac University has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity throughout the University community and we welcome candidates who would enhance that diversity. -- // // This email is // [X] assumed public and may be blogged / forwarded. // [ ] assumed to be private, please ask before redistributing. // // Alexander C. Halavais // Social Architect // http://alex.halavais.net //