Media Economics Position Opening at Bowling Green State University, USA
Department of Telecommunications Position Description Starting August 2007 The Department of Telecommunications, School of Communication Studies at Bowling Green State University, invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position in media economics and media industries starting August, 2007. Candidates should have expertise in media economics, fundamentals of media industry convergence, mergers and acquisitions. Applicants should possess scholarly expertise about mainstream media economic theory and/or critical theories that contribute to the understanding of contemporary media/telecommunication industry realities. The successful applicant is expected to develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in media industries, to enhance critical understanding of these industries, to demonstrate both ongoing research activity and an interest in professional community involvement, and contribute to any of the School's areas of research strength (including those represented by the School's current research clusters in emerging media technologies, health communication, intercultural/development/international communication and communication theory). A Ph.D. in telecommunication studies or related areas with a specialization in telecommunication and media industries, media economics and finance is required. Global perspectives on telecommunications will be a plus. The Department of Telecommunications has more than 270 majors who can focus on one of four areas: media management, radio, television, and audience research. The School of Communication Studies comprises the departments of Telecommunications, Journalism and Interpersonal Communications, with approximately 1,000 majors. School faculty support master's and doctoral programs with emphases in media studies or communication and culture. Most of the School's tenure and tenure-track faculty who participate in the graduate program, and are research productive, carry 2:2 teaching loads and have graduate assistant support. Information about the School of Communication Studies can be found at <http://scs.bgsu.edu>http://scs.bgsu.edu <http://scs.bgsu.edu/> . Bowling Green State University is conveniently located in Northwest Ohio off I-75, some 20 miles south of Toledo with 841 full-time faculty members teaching 20,000 students. Major U.S. cities such as Detroit and Cleveland are only two hours away from campus. The university is committed to teaching and research excellence, which extends to multiple sources of support for pedagogical growth, including optional faculty learning communities, extensive training opportunities on the use of technology in teaching. The library is a participant in OhioLINK, a consortium of Ohio's college and university libraries and the State Library of Ohio, which provides access to 40 million library items and more than 100 electronic databases. Application Procedures: A completed application must include a cover letter, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and a current CV, and at least three current and original signed letters of recommendation (neither email or faxed letters are accepted). Finalists must provide transcript evidence of highest degree. The application cover letter must be postmarked before, or on the October 16, 2006 deadline. Applications should be addressed to: Dr. Gi Woong Yun, Chair of the Telecommunications Search Committee, School of Communication Studies, 302 West Hall, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio 43403-0233; and inquiries to 419.372.8725. BGSU is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Louisa Ha, Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Telecommunications School of Communication Studies 320 West Hall Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, OH 43403 Tel: (419) 372-9103 Fax: (419) 372-0202
-----Original Message----- From: air-l-bounces@listserv.aoir.org [mailto:air-l-bounces@listserv.aoir.org] On Behalf Of Louisa Shu Ying Ha Sent: Wednesday, 23 August 2006 2:32 AM To: air-l@listserv.aoir.org Subject: [Air-l] Media Economics Position Opening at Bowling Green State University, USA Department of Telecommunications Position Description Starting August 2007 The Department of Telecommunications, School of Communication Studies at Bowling Green State University, invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position in media economics and media industries starting August, 2007. Candidates should have expertise in media economics, fundamentals of media industry convergence, mergers and acquisitions. Applicants should possess scholarly expertise about mainstream media economic theory and/or critical theories that contribute to the understanding of contemporary media/telecommunication industry realities. The successful applicant is expected to develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in media industries, to enhance critical understanding of these industries, to demonstrate both ongoing research activity and an interest in professional community involvement, and contribute to any of the School's areas of research strength (including those represented by the School's current research clusters in emerging media technologies, health communication, intercultural/development/international communication and communication theory). A Ph.D. in telecommunication studies or related areas with a specialization in telecommunication and media industries, media economics and finance is required. Global perspectives on telecommunications will be a plus. The Department of Telecommunications has more than 270 majors who can focus on one of four areas: media management, radio, television, and audience research. The School of Communication Studies comprises the departments of Telecommunications, Journalism and Interpersonal Communications, with approximately 1,000 majors. School faculty support master's and doctoral programs with emphases in media studies or communication and culture. Most of the School's tenure and tenure-track faculty who participate in the graduate program, and are research productive, carry 2:2 teaching loads and have graduate assistant support. Information about the School of Communication Studies can be found at <http://scs.bgsu.edu>http://scs.bgsu.edu <http://scs.bgsu.edu/> . Bowling Green State University is conveniently located in Northwest Ohio off I-75, some 20 miles south of Toledo with 841 full-time faculty members teaching 20,000 students. Major U.S. cities such as Detroit and Cleveland are only two hours away from campus. The university is committed to teaching and research excellence, which extends to multiple sources of support for pedagogical growth, including optional faculty learning communities, extensive training opportunities on the use of technology in teaching. The library is a participant in OhioLINK, a consortium of Ohio's college and university libraries and the State Library of Ohio, which provides access to 40 million library items and more than 100 electronic databases. Application Procedures: A completed application must include a cover letter, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and a current CV, and at least three current and original signed letters of recommendation (neither email or faxed letters are accepted). Finalists must provide transcript evidence of highest degree. The application cover letter must be postmarked before, or on the October 16, 2006 deadline. Applications should be addressed to: Dr. Gi Woong Yun, Chair of the Telecommunications Search Committee, School of Communication Studies, 302 West Hall, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio 43403-0233; and inquiries to 419.372.8725. BGSU is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Louisa Ha, Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Telecommunications School of Communication Studies 320 West Hall Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, OH 43403 Tel: (419) 372-9103 Fax: (419) 372-0202 _______________________________________________ The air-l@listserv.aoir.org mailing list is provided by the Association of Internet Researchers http://aoir.org Subscribe, change options or unsubscribe at: http://listserv.aoir.org/listinfo.cgi/air-l-aoir.org Join the Association of Internet Researchers: http://www.aoir.org/ -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.6/428 - Release Date: 25/08/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.6/428 - Release Date: 25/08/2006
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