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Jacksonville State University
Assistant Professor, Communication
The Department of Communication invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Communication, specializing in news broadcast production and broadcast journalism. This tenure-track position includes a 3 : 4 or 4 : 3 teaching load and 9 months of full-time service. The position is for teaching undergraduate media production courses and requires teaching competencies in broadcast journalism, broadcast news studio production, multimedia production of news, and proficiency with contemporary media business models. We balance hands-on skills with an integrated approach to broadcast production in journalism and other forms of content creation. Special consideration will be given to those who can teach creative and experiential courses in broadcast news and media production. The ideal candidate’s research agenda should align well and inform the instructional focus in the program.
This position requires the following qualifications :
- All applicants must have a PhD. in Mass Communication or another field related to the job description (ABDs will be considered).
The department will give priority to applicants who have :
The position has an anticipated start date of August 1, 2025.
Quality teaching will be the successful candidate’s primary responsibility but balanced with scholarship and / or creative production aligned with the position, as well as service to the department supporting our student media and contributing to the ongoing development and innovation in our curriculum as we sustain and build upon our 2023 reaccreditation, as its maintenance remains a priority for the department.
Equal Employment Opportunity : JSU is an Equal Employment, Equal Opportunity, and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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