Assistant Professor, Communication Job at Jacksonville State University in Jacks

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Job no: 497140
Work type: Faculty 9-Month
Location: Jacksonville, AL (Main Campus)
Categories: Faculty

The Department of Communication invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Communication, specializing in news broadcast production and broadcast journalism. This tenure-track position includes a 3:4 or 4:3 teaching load and 9 months of full-time service. The position requires teaching undergraduate media production courses and competencies in broadcast journalism, broadcast news studio production, multimedia production of news, and proficiency with contemporary media business models. Special consideration will be given to those who can teach creative and experiential courses in broadcast news and media production. The ideal candidate’s research agenda should align well and inform the instructional focus in the program.

This position requires the following qualifications:

• All applicants must have a PhD in Mass Communication or another field related to the job description (ABDs will be considered).

The department will give priority to applicants who have:

• 3-5 years of industry experience in broadcast journalism and/or news production.
• Evidence of quality prior teaching at the undergraduate level.
• Philosophical commitment to digital, technological, and disciplinary integration.
• Understanding and/or experience with ACEJMC accreditation.

The position has an anticipated start date of August 1, 2025.

Quality teaching will be the successful candidate’s primary responsibility but balanced with scholarship and/or creative production aligned with the position, as well as service to the department supporting our student media and contributing to the ongoing development and innovation in our curriculum as we sustain and build upon our 2023 reaccreditation, as its maintenance remains a priority for the department.

Equal Employment Opportunity: JSU is an Equal Employment, Equal Opportunity, and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Advertised: Dec 17 2024 Central Standard Time
Applications close: Apr 30 2025 Central Daylight Time