Professor of Practice & Chief Operating Officer of KSDB

$65,000 - $75,000/Yr

Kansas State University - Manhattan, KS

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Manhattan, KS

Educational Services

About the position

The A.Q. Miller School of Media and Communication at Kansas State University is seeking a Professor of Practice and Chief Operating Officer of KSDB, the nation's oldest continually running student-operated radio station. This role involves managing the daily operations of KSDB while also contributing to the academic programs by teaching courses related to media and media production. The COO will inspire innovation and support student excellence, working closely with students, faculty, and alumni to enhance the media experience at the university.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the student-run radio station, KSDB Wildcat 91.9.
• Contribute instruction and leadership to the department's undergraduate and graduate programs with a focus on media and/or media production.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and/or graduate students.
• Provide appropriate service to the department, university, and discipline.
• Teach courses within the curriculum of the School of Media and Communication, including media writing, media planning, media audiences, and podcasting audio production.

Requirements

• Experience with multiple radio interface systems such as Nexgen, GSelector, and Adobe products or similar.
• Experience in student media.
• A master's in media, communication, broadcasting, or similar prior to hire date.
• 3-5 years' experience in radio and/or media production.
• Experience in budget and assets management, including fundraising and/or underwriting.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience.

Nice-to-haves

• 5-10 years' experience in radio and/or media production.
• FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License and/or SBE certification.
• A doctorate or terminal degree in media, communication, broadcasting, or similar prior to hire date.
• Demonstrated experience with instruction in undergraduate and graduate programs with a focus on media and/or media production.
• Experience with video editing software and website CMS and coding.
• Experience with various instructional modalities, including face-to-face, hybrid, and distance education instruction.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays