Fine Arts and Communication
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Mass Communication and Theatre, Chair
THE POSITION: The Department of Mass Communication and Theatre at the University of Central Arkansas seeks applications for its department chair. The department offers programs to 350 majors in Journalism, Mass Communication, Theatre, and Digital Filmmaking (including an MFA program). The position's responsibilities call for visionary leadership, advanced administrative skills, and experience in teaching, planning, fundraising, and program advocacy. Candidates should hold a PhD, MFA, or have extensive professional experience in addition to a strong record of creative or academic performance for appointment as a tenured associate or full professor. For more information about the Mass Communication and Theatre department and its programs, please visit www.uca.edu/mct.
THE UNIVERSITY: Recently recognized by US NEWS and WORLD REPORT as one of the best universities in the south, UCA enrolls over 11,000 students and has programs leading to undergraduate degrees in 66 areas of study, master’s degrees in 25, and several doctoral degrees. The student body consistently scores above the national average on the ACT exam. UCA is proud of its tradition of teaching excellence and its contributions in scholarly and creative activities. UCA continues to commit substantial funding to new construction and campus improvements. The campus is widely acclaimed for its beauty and convenience.
THE COMMUNITY: UCA is located in Conway, a progressive and growing city of 53,000, home of two private colleges, a public school system ranked among the state’s best, and a strong K-12 parochial school, all within 30 minutes of Little Rock and 40 miles of the Ouachita and Ozark National Forests. Residents have easy access to a variety of fine and performing arts, handicraft and folk culture, and pristine wild areas near the Buffalo National River. Real estate is moderately priced and taxes are relatively low.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Candidates should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three references. References will be contacted with permission of applicant. Applications are being accepted immediately and review will occur on a continuing basis beginning November 1, 2009. Position will begin July 1, 2010. Salary and rank for the appointment commensurate with qualifications and experience. UCA is an AA/EOE Applications may be e-mailed to SMaiden@uca.edu or mailed to:
Office of the Dean
College of Fine Arts and Communication
University of Central Arkansas
201 Donaghey Avenue, Harrin Hall 222
Conway, AR 72035
Speech Communication and Public Relations, Chair
THE POSITION: The Department of Speech Communication and Public Relations at the University of Central Arkansas seeks applications for a department chair to lead a growing program with 150 majors and a general education course required of all undergraduate students. This full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of associate or full professor requires a Ph.D. in communication, public relations, or a closely related field. The chair coordinates fiscal, personnel, and curricular matters; advocates departmental interests; and encourages scholarly and professional activity among the faculty. Applicants should be effective communicators with a strong record of scholarship and teaching and the ability to work well with students, faculty, and university administrators. For more information about the Speech Communication and Public Relations department and its programs, please visit www.uca.edu/speechpr.
THE UNIVERSITY: Recently recognized by US NEWS and WORLD REPORT as one of the best universities in the south, UCA enrolls over 11,000 students and has programs leading to undergraduate degrees in 66 areas of study, master’s degrees in 25, and several doctoral degrees. The student body consistently scores above the national average on the ACT exam. UCA is proud of its tradition of teaching excellence and its contributions in scholarly and creative activities. UCA continues to commit substantial funding to new construction and campus improvements. The campus is widely acclaimed for its beauty and convenience.
THE COMMUNITY: UCA is located in Conway, a progressive and growing city of 53,000, home of two private colleges, a public school system ranked among the state’s best, and a strong K-12 parochial school, all within 30 minutes of Little Rock and 40 miles of the Ouachita and Ozark National Forests. Residents have easy access to a variety of fine and performing arts, handicraft and folk culture, and pristine wild areas near the Buffalo National River. Real estate is moderately priced and taxes are relatively low.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Candidates should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three references. References will be contacted with permission of applicant. Applications are being accepted immediately and review will occur on a continuing basis beginning November 1, 2009. Position will begin July 1, 2010. Salary and rank for the appointment commensurate with qualifications and experience. UCA is an AA/EOE. Applications may be e-mailed to SMaiden@uca.edu or mailed to:
Office of the Dean
College of Fine Arts and Communication
University of Central Arkansas
201 Donaghey Avenue, Harrin Hall 222
Conway, AR 72035