Assistant Professor Tenure Track in Mass Communication & Journalism

Meyer Entsorgung; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 57,683 - 74,988; Full time

Job summary

Texas Southern University in Houston seeks a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor in Mass Communication & Journalism. The role emphasizes creative and critical media studies and encompasses teaching, advising, and leading innovation projects. Candidates should have a doctorate in a related field and at least five years of media experience. The position offers a competitive salary range of $57,683.12 - $74,988.00. The work environment promotes community engagement and collaboration on research activities.

Qualifications

• At least three years teaching at an institution of higher education.
• Five years experience in media production and management.
• Proven expertise in graphics design programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the innovation team for communications.
• Advise undergraduate and graduate students.
• Research and implement new project ideas.

Skills

Detail oriented

Effective customer service

Problem-solving

Strong management

Multitasking

Budget management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Doctorate degree in media or related fields

Tools

QuarkXpress

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

WordPress

Job description

Security Sensitive Position? Yes

Hours of Work: TBD

Posting Number: TSU203454

Official TSU Title: Assistant Professor Tenure Track in Mass Communication & Journalism

Grant Title: n/a

Job Description Summary / TWC Summary

The Radio, Television, Film & Journalism departments at Texas Southern University are seeking applications for a full time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position (9‑months). We are particularly interested in candidates who take a creative and critical approach to the study of media and journalism, with a focus on the current status, multimedia character, and social and political influence of media, news/journalism in a rapidly changing media environment. Our mass media and journalism programs emphasize creative innovation to drive content creation, social justice, and nonfiction storytelling. The successful candidate is one who is highly motivated and experienced in coordinating innovation projects to support the daily operations, communications, and initiatives of the teaching, learning, and new/digital media transformation team. This candidate shuttles as both practicing professor and special project coordinator; leads creative project ideas and collaborates with the departmental chairs on feasible schemes with both short‑term and long‑term organizational development capacities. Candidate will teach at least two graduate or undergraduate courses (face‑to‑face, hybrid, evening, weekend); advise undergraduate and graduate students; integrate scholarly and creative elements, and ultimately lead to the accomplishment of creative academic innovations goals.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Our faculty are engaged in the community as practitioners, creatives, subject experts, researchers, advocates, and consultants. Department faculty take advantage of our location in the heart of Houston, the fourth largest and multicultural city in the United States to participate in broad research, writing, creative activities, and other professional opportunities as teacher‑scholars.

Essential Duties Summary

• Lead the School of Communication’s innovation team to manage the website, creative hub, academic journal hub, news magazine, and other publications.
• Meet regularly with the Dean, Department Chairs to plan for upcoming initiatives and accomplish shared goals.
• Collaborate on layout, designs, digital content, to ensure effective and timely delivery of projects and programs.
• Research new project ideas and assist with the coordination and implementation strategies.
• Provide advising and support to undergraduate and graduate students.

% FTE: 1

Hiring Range: $57,683.12 - $74,988.00

Education

• A minimum of a Doctorate degree in media or related fields from an accredited institution is required.
• A degree in media Art; certificate in Commercial Art or a closely related field with focus on visual content creation, and applied graphics.

Required Licensing/Certification

Required: None required.

Preferred: Valid Texas Driver’s License.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Policies, broadcasting procedures, and practices.
• Banner and other job‑related software systems.
• Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications.

Skill in:

• Detail oriented.
• Effective customer service.
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making.
• Strong management.
• Multitasking and time management.
• Coordinating work of others.
• Budget management.
• Planning activities.
• Leading projects.
• Both verbal and written communication.

Ability to:

• Prepare detailed reports.
• Work independently.
• Communicate effectively.

Work Experience

• At least three (3) experience teaching at an institution of higher education.
• At least five (years) experience in media production and management; expert knowledge of graphics design programs such as QuarkXpress, InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator; expert knowledge of web graphics design programs such as Web Builder, WordPress web content system, and compatible themes; strong technical skills, and artistic and conceptual‑thinking abilities.
• Delivery of all digital communication project work and demonstrate experience in all aspect of digital production in digital media.
• Two years of demonstrated experience in implementation of project management methodologies from project scope development, planning, execution, monitoring, and tracking, as well as management of timeline and budget.

Working/Environmental Conditions

• Limited standing and/or walking.
• Handling light‑weight objects.
• Using or carrying equipment.
• Stooping, bending, or lifting.

UA EEO Statement

It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment‑related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

Manual of Administrative Policies and Procedures

Open Until Filled (overrides close field) : Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Open to internal applicants only.