Instructor - Drama jobs in Louisville, KY

Category : Faculty Subscribe : Department : School of Media & Communication Locations : Bowling Green, KY Posted : Apr 22, 2024 Closes : Open Until Filled Type : Full-time Ref.

No. : 995154 Position ID : 174952 Share

About Western Kentucky University :

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a student-centered, applied-research institution committed to providing its students with a transformative academic and social experience and to elevating its surrounding communities.

Founded in 1906, WKU is the second largest undergraduate institution in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with approximately 15,035 students (29% first generation, 18% underrepresented minority) and just over 2,500 faculty and staff employees.

Western Kentucky University is committed to empowering its campus community to embrace diversity by building equitable and inclusive learning, working, and living environments.

At the heart of our mission, we seek to provide holistic education and employment experiences that prepare students, faculty, and staff to become effective scholars, contributors, and leaders in our diverse and evolving communities.

Located 65 miles north of Nashville, TN, and just over 100 miles south of Louisville, KY, WKU's main campus is in Bowling Green, KY - a city with approximately 70,000 residents.

Our population is ethnically diverse, with more than 85 languages spoken in and around Bowling Green, and people from 35 nationalities call our community home.

Western Kentucky University seeks to attract talented faculty and staff who are inspired individually to contribute to WKU's strategic plans and ongoing success.

We offer comprehensive wellness and health benefits to employees and their families, including domestic partners and other qualified dependents and take pride in providing a workplace culture that supports balancing the responsibilities of work and family life.

Paid-time off for holidays, vacation and sick leave, and a tuition discount program for employees and dependents are also provided.

Learn more about WKU and Bowling Green at wku.edu / about.

Job Description :

Western Kentucky University's School of Media & Communication is seeking a non-tenure eligible, full-time faculty member to join the Public Relations major in August 2024 at the rank of Instructor I.

This position carries an expectation of excellence in teaching with a 5 / 5 teaching load. The successful candidate will be able to teach undergraduate classes such as, but not limited to : Fundamentals of Public Relations, Digital Tactics in Public Relations, Public Relations Writing and Production, Communications Analytics, and Public Relations Strategy and Planning.

Requirements :

• Master's degree in public relations, marketing, strategic communications, or allied field.
• At least 5 years of industry and / or academic experience.

Last updated : 2024-04-24