Assistant Professor of Mass Communication (Multimedia Journalism)

University of Montevallo; Montevallo (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Montevallo’s College of Fine Arts invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in Mass Communication to teach undergraduate multimedia journalism courses across digital, print, and broadcast platforms.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. or MFA in journalism or mass communication (ABD considered) and have professional journalism experience; the role includes advising, recruitment and committee service.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or MFA in journalism or mass communication (ABD considered).
• Professional journalism experience.
• Ability to teach undergraduate multimedia journalism across platforms.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate multimedia journalism courses for digital, print, and broadcast platforms.
• Engage and advise students through academic advising and recruiting efforts.
• Participate in service, committees, and program development to grow the Mass Communication program.

Education

Ph.D. or MFA in journalism or mass communication

ABD candidates considered

Job description

The University of Montevallo’s College of Fine Arts invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in Mass Communication to teach undergraduate multimedia journalism courses, including (but not limited to):

• Newswriting and reporting for digital, print, broadcast and emerging platforms;
• Digital content production for websites and social media;
• Associated Press style and copy editing;
• Layout and design for digital and print publications;
• Shooting and editing video for digital and broadcast platforms; and
• Public relations writing.

Essential Job Duties

This position requires:

• Clear evidence of effective teaching and an established ability to engage with students at all levels through a variety of pedagogical methods.
• Clear evidence of the ability to engage students in collaborative and creative storytelling.
• Scholarly and creative productivity that support the experiential portfolio in the Mass Communication program.
• Participation in academic advising, recruitment and retention initiatives, service, and committee work, specifically to assist in growing the program.

Education and Experience

• Ph.D. or M.F.A. in journalism or mass communication. ABD candidates will be considered.
• Professional experience working as a journalist.

Preferred Education and Experience

Professional experience in public relations and/or social media administration