Assistant Professor, Digital Media

Number of Vacancies :

The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.

Area of Consideration :

Open To The Public

Position Status :

Full-Time, Regular Tenure Track

Pay Plan, Series & Grade :

Commensurate with rank and experience

Salary Range :

Commensurate with rank and experience

Closing Date : Open Until Filled

Location :

4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

Brief Description of DutiesThe University of the District of Columbia, College of Arts and Sciences, Division of Arts and Humanities invites applications for a full-time Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Digital Media. The University serves approximately 5000 students across its two-year, baccalaureate, masters, and professional programs. The Washington metropolitan community provides an exceptional learning laboratory for faculty, staff, and students.

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities include teaching required multimedia journalism courses, performing service duties, advancing a scholarly research agenda, and maintaining professional productivity. Teaching would primarily focus on digital media content creation with an emphasis on broadcast journalism, in a multimedia and lab environment as well as in an instructional environment that incorporates online and elements of convergent media. On-going duties and responsibilities include : Curriculum development emphasizing cross-discipline integration of new media technologies and multi-platform journalism.Student advisingOutcome assessmentsService to the program, department, college, university, and communityPromotion of the program for recruitment.

Minimum Job RequirementsApplicants should have at minimum a master’s degree coupled with significant professional experience in news writing and editing, broadcast reporting, visual journalism, and digital media. Knowledge of and proficiency in professional video production techniques is preferred.An appropriate terminal degree or agree to complete this degree within a specified period; andAt least three (3) years of full-time teaching experience, including two (2) years in an institution of higher education.Appropriate professional experience and achievements may be substituted when formal teaching experience is limited or absent.

Information to ApplicantCollective Bargaining Unit (Union) :

This position is in the collective bargaining unit represented by National Education Association (NEA) and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through direct payroll deduction.Employment Benefits :

Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, sick leave, and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia's retirement plan (TIAA-CREF).Equal Opportunity Employer :

The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.Veterans Preference :

Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship :

At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This position is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).Residency Preference :

A person applying for a position who is a bona fide District resident at the time of application for the position may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants.Drug-Free Workplace :

Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his / her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.Background Investigation :

Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation.Disposition of Resume :

Resumes received outside the area of consideration and / or after the closing date will not be given consideration.Contact Information :

All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5380.The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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