Assistant or Associate Professor of Media Studies

FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor of Media Studies.

Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area.

Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Department of Communications Studies is interested in applicants ability to balance theory, research, critical inquiry and journalistic production with strong emphasis on new forms of multimedia, data journalism and digital innovation, teach various undergraduate courses, and contribute to developing curricula and programs in the department.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach courses on campus and online in multimedia journalism;
• Aid in the recruitment and retention of students;
• Actively engage in scholarly production focused on traditional and new media;
• Exhibit a strong commitment to scholarship, research and strengthening the programs in the department;
• Advise and mentor students and support student production projects and activities;
• Develop needed and appropriate coursework;
• Serve on departmental, college and university level committees;
• Participate in community service and outreach programs of the institution;
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and other programs, departments and/or colleges; and
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctorate in journalism or media studies or related area with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, advise and mentor.
• Demonstrated ability to foster relationships with students and colleagues.
• Experience teaching in a traditional classroom setting.
• Evidence of professional journalistic output and practical experience, particularly in new forms of multimedia, and data journalism and digital innovation.
• Evidence of a strong research agenda.
• Personal suitability and motivation for the
• Excellent written and verbal communication

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 18( ) earned credit hours in Journalism or Media Studies.
• Ability to produce professional journalistic content, using the latest news forms and technologies.
• Mastery of various quantitative or qualitative research methods, or both.
• Ability to teach data journalism, multimedia journalism, data visualization, media analytics, new media business models, media law and ethics, media literacy and other specialized research areas.
• Knowledge of new digital and data methodologies and approaches both in research and news production.

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.