Lecturer-IR/Lecturer-AT, Integrated Media and General Manager of KAGU-FM Job Listing at Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA (Job ID 21159)

Description

The Integrated Media Department at Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA invites applications for a 100% FTE, fixed-term renewable position beginning fall 2024 semester. Our department seeks individuals with professional experience in broadcasting and radio general management.  The radio station general manager is responsible for the overall operation of the station (KAGU-FM is the classical music station of the Inland Northwest), including programming, finance, budgeting, compliance with laws and regulations, technical operations, facilities management, and long-term planning. They also manage fund raising and ensure that the station complies with FCC regulations. Teaching experience in the field of media studies or media related fields with the ability to teach undergraduate courses in one or more of the department's majors (Broadcasting and Electronic Media, Journalism, or Public Relations) and/or Integrated Media is preferred. Consistent with the mission and values of the university, the department strives to serve its community and the world through education, scholarship, artistic expression, inclusive media practices and professional and community engagement. The department welcomes candidates eager to contribute to the college's goal of inclusive excellence in teaching and to pursue scholarly interests in an environment that values and practices care and respect for all community members. To learn more about the College's commitment to inclusive practices, please visit: https://www.gonzaga.edu/casjobs .    For information on Gonzaga University's mission, please visit: https://www.gonzaga.edu/about/our-mission-jesuit-values/mission-statement   For more information on the Integrated Media Department, please visit: https://www.gonzaga.edu/college-of-arts-sciences/departments/integrated-media

Essential Functions

• FCC duties:  License renewal; quarterly filing of the station public affairs issue report; maintain Public File ownership report and data base; Emergency Activation System testing and documentation.
• Contract agreements: MET Opera; KHQ for tower and transmitter; third-party transmission engineer; music licensing for ASCAP, BMI, SEASAC, etc.
• Manage KAGU programming: oversee and approve all programming, station identifiers, music, seasonal programming, announcements, and coordinate live performances.
• Creation and editing of station breaks and other preproduced materials
• Supervise students in developing promotional materials and other KAGU-related duties, including the MET Opera.
• Teaching load equivalent to 24 credits of teaching. The responsibilities of KAGU oversight will be integrated into this as course reassignment, to be determined by the dean.  
• Attend regular departmental and campus-wide meetings. 

• Bachelor's degree in media studies, communication, broadcasting, strategic communications, or a related field
• Experience in radio broadcasting with literacy in audio production/editing, programming and maintaining license agreements. 
• The ability to teach courses in one or more of: Journalism, Broadcasting, Public Relations, and Integrated Media

• MA, MS, MFA, or PhD in media studies, communication, broadcasting, strategic communications, or a related field
• Experience in podcast creation
• Course development/teaching experience teaching in disciplines within Integrated Media