Assistant Professor of Communication

UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS; St. Thomas; On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of the Virgin Islands seeks an Assistant Professor for a tenure-track position in Multimedia Communication. The role involves teaching undergraduate courses, advising students, and promoting the Communication Division. Candidates should have a Master's degree and experience in video editing and teaching.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success with video editing and short film production.
• Evidence of potential to excel in teaching and advising undergraduates.
• Ongoing scholarly productivity and service.

Responsibilities

• Teach lower division courses in communication.
• Develop or restructure courses to match industry needs.
• Advise students and consult on media projects.

Skills

Video Editing

Teaching

Communication

Education

Master’s Degree in Communication

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Department College of Liberal Arts and Social Science

Job Description

| The Department of Communication and Performing Arts at the University of the Virgin Islands invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track, teaching position in Multimedia Communication at the rank of Assistant Professor to start in August 2025. The successful candidate will teach lower division courses in communication and develop/or restructure courses to match industry needs.

The successful applicant will be responsible for teaching 12 hours a semester. Specific duties include teaching, advising and general administrative responsibilities.

The candidate should demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching within a comprehensive state university, engagement in student and university service, and the promise of scholarly achievement. In addition to teaching media skills to undergraduate students, the candidate must be able to teach 100- level Communication courses. The candidate will also help advise UVIABJ , the student chapter of NABJ and consult with film/video/photography projects.

The primary responsibility of this position is to teach all multimedia classes at the undergraduate level. Other duties will include promotion and marketing of the Communication Division on a local, national and international level.

Required Qualifications

| Master’s degree in communication or related area. Demonstrated success with video editing and short film production Demonstrated success or evidence of potential to excel in teaching and advising undergraduates Ongoing scholarly productivity, and institutional and departmental service In addition to teaching Theatre to undergraduate students. Portfolio or links to completed projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Distinguished record of achievement in the areas of media/ communication

at the regional, national and/or international level.

• Teaching experience-3-5 years beyond grad assistant university level.

• Demonstrated capacity for effective student engagement/recruitment

• Collegial attitude
• Strong organizational, management, verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Demands

While performing job duties, employee may be required to stand, walk, sit, reach, and lift up to 20 pounds.

Posting Number

Posting Number F175

Location

Location St. Thomas

Position Type

Position Type Faculty

Number of Vacancies- part time

Number of Vacancies- part time 1

Posted Salary $50,000 - $55,000

Advertised Job Duties

The Department of Communication and Performing Arts at the University of the Virgin Islands invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track, teaching position in Multimedia Communication at the rank of Assistant Professor to start in August 2025. The successful candidate will teach lower division courses in communication and develop/or restructure courses to match industry needs.

The successful applicant will be responsible for teaching 12 hours a semester. Specific duties include teaching, advising and general administrative responsibilities.

The candidate should demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching within a comprehensive state university, engagement in student and university service, and the promise of scholarly achievement. In addition to teaching media skills to undergraduate students, the candidate must be able to teach 100- level Communication courses. The candidate will also help advise UVIABJ , the student chapter of NABJ and consult with film/video/photography projects.

The primary responsibility of this position is to teach all multimedia classes at the undergraduate level. Other duties will include promotion and marketing of the Communication Division on a local, national and international level.

Open Date

Open Date 02/04/2025

Close Date

Close Date 06/30/2025

Special Instructions to Applicant

Email is the preferred method of communicating with applicants at the University of Virgin Islands. You will be required to supply your email address during the application process.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT ( ADA ) ACCOMMODATION :

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Internal or Externally Advertised? External

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