Lecturer/Asst. Prof - Digital Journalism & Storytelling

Savannah State University; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Savannah State University is seeking a Lecturer or Assistant Professor in Journalism and Storytelling in Savannah, GA. The 10‑month, tenure‑track‑friendly position begins August 1, 2027, with an MFA or Ph.D. required for tenure‑track considerations.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate journalism, public relations, and social media courses with a multimedia focus, updating course materials, and contributing to accreditation and program development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required; MFA or PhD for tenure-track considerations.
• Teaching experience in undergraduate courses related to journalism, storytelling, and public relations.
• Strong emphasis on technology, particularly in video editing and multimedia software.
• Evidence of effective teaching and communication skills.
• Professional experience in journalism.

Responsibilities

• Teach twelve (12) credit hours of undergraduate courses each semester in areas related to journalism, public relations, and social media with a multimedia approach.
• Develop and update course materials that incorporate current trends in digital and social media and visual storytelling.
• Contribute to program assessment and curriculum development.
• Contribute to maintaining the ACEJMC accreditation.
• Support student advisement and mentoring.
• Engage with committees and advise student organizations in the unit.

Skills

Journalism

Public relations

Social media

Multimedia storytelling

Video editing

Education

Master's in Mass Communications

MFA

Ph.D.

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Savannah State University is seeking a Lecturer or Assistant Professor in Journalism and Storytelling in Savannah, GA. The 10‑month, tenure‑track‑friendly position begins August 1, 2027, with an MFA or Ph.D. required for tenure‑track considerations.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate journalism, public relations, and social media courses with a multimedia focus, updating course materials, and contributing to accreditation and program development.