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Instructor / Assistant Professor Digital News Production- University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
The Department of Journalism and Creative Media seeks an instructor or assistant professor who is excited about preparing students for success in digital news through coursework and immersive experiential learning.
Detailed Position Information
The University of Alabama’s Department of Journalism and Creative Media seeks a nine-month, non-tenure-track, renewable contract instructor / assistant professor whose class load will include teaching up to four courses per semester. This teaching-focused position is based on a 3-year renewable contract cycle with opportunities for promotion. This position is essential to maintaining capacity in news production courses within the news media major which is a high-demand undergraduate program central to the identity and reputation of JCM and the college.
Opportunities to work with students and contribute to the department include :
- Teach news reporting, digital media content creation, and fundamentals of audio and video broadcasting.
- Strengthen the integration of the JCM department and the Digital Media Center by working closely with the WVUA 23 and Alabama Public Radio (APR) news teams to provide experiential learning opportunities.
The position begins Aug. 16, 2024.
Minimum Qualifications
A master’s degree in journalism, mass communication or a closely-related field is required for the instructor position, terminal degree required for assistant professor position. Experience in professional journalism and teaching is preferred. Commitment to working collaboratively with colleagues from different backgrounds and disciplines, engaging students with varied needs and interests, and preparing the next generation of media professionals to effectively serve all members of their communities is expected.
Instructions and Required Materials for Application
Direct questions to search committee chair Dr. Chandra Clark (205-348-2697 – Chandra.Clark@ua.edu). Apply at : (). Screening begins November 6, 2023. Applications should include a cover letter, CV, contact information for three references. A demo reel is strongly encouraged.
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