Open Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor - Multimedia Journalism

Morgan State University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan State University seeks an Open Rank Assistant or Associate Professor in Multimedia Journalism. The role involves teaching, mentoring students, and collaborating across disciplines. Candidates should have a Master's Degree in Journalism or significant professional experience.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Journalism or related field required.
• Significant professional experience encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Teach multimedia journalism courses including core writing and reporting.
• Mentor students and engage in active learning.

Skills

Knowledge of Multimedia Journalism

Proficiency with Software Programs

Education

Master's Degree in Journalism

Bachelor's Degree in Journalism

Job description

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Job Title Open Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor - Multimedia Journalism
Division Divison of Academic Affairs
Department Dean School Global Journalism & Communication
Work Status Full Time
Position Category Faculty
Faculty Rank Open Rank
FLSA Exempt
Pay Range Exempt
Salary Range Assistant Professor: $75,000 to $120,000; Associate Professor: $80,000 to $130,000 (Based on Discipline)
Fund Source State Support
Job Summary
The Department of Multimedia Journalism in the School of Global Journalism & Communication (SGJC) invites applications for a tenured/tenure track position at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor to teach multimedia journalism with an emphasis on interactive, visual and interdisciplinary media.

Job Duties
The candidate will teach multimedia journalism courses including, but not limited to core writing, research and reporting. The individual will engage in active learning by mentoring students, joining them in some field assignments and creating opportunities for students to be exposed to experts in the industry and in subject matter. The individual will also work collaboratively with faculty from other disciplines across campus and with external organizations and universities.

SGJC's programs provide students with a multidisciplinary global approach designed to ensure students get the tools and practical experiences they need to stand out in an increasingly competitive media environment. The SGJC faculty is a dynamic and diverse group. They include practitioners with many years of distinguished professional experience and those from more traditionally academic backgrounds.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics
Applicants must have knowledge of and proficiency with software programs appropriate to creating multimedia journalistic content with the ability to design and deliver online content will be a distinct advantage.

Required Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate must have a Master's Degree in Journalism or a closely related communication field from an accredited college or university. Significant professional experience is strongly encouraged. A Bachelor's Degree and extensive journalism experience will also be considered, in lieu of a Master's Degree.

Other Preferences for Consideration
A terminal degree coupled with professional experience is preferred.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number FA00358
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Open Date 11/06/2024
Best Consideration Date 01/06/2025
Job Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please upload the following information to your application:

• Current curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Official transcripts
• List three (3) references including complete contact information in the reference page of the application
• Applicant must submit for review writing and/or production samples or a portfolio via a URL, video (MP4) or online portfolio - file cannot exceed 9MB.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Public Job Posting
   • Internal Job Posting
   • Agency Referral
   • Advertisement/Publication
   • Personal Referral
   • Website
   • Other
2. * What is the highest level of education attained?
   • GED
   • High School Diploma
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree
   • Masters Degree
   • PHD
3. * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
   • 0-1
   • 1-3
   • 3-5
   • 5-7
   • 7+
4. * What is your Philosophy for serving students?
   (Open Ended Question)
5. * Please select your primary discipline of research and instruction.
   • Economics
   • Entrepreneurship
   • Finance
   • General Business
   • Hospitality Management
   • Human Resources
   • Information Systems Management
6. * Please select your secondary discipline of research and instruction.
   • Economics
   • Entrepreneurship
   • Finance
   • General Business
   • Hospitality Management
   • Human Resources
   • Information Systems Management
7. * Are you a current, past or retired Morgan University employee?Are you a current, past or retired State employee?If YES to pass, retired or current STATE employee, please put the agency.If not applicable, put N/A.
   (Open Ended Question)
8. Briefly list your area(s) of research or teaching expertise.
   (Open Ended Question)
9. Will you have a Ph.D. in hand by the date of appointment or an advanced ABD by the date of the appointment?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Transcripts (unofficial )
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Media File
5. Portfolio
6. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
7. Writing Sample

Optional Documents

1. Statement of Interest
2. Resume
3. Supporting Document