Assistant Professor of Journalism, Tenure Track

Job Description--Assistant Professor of Journalism

The Department of English, Journalism, and Media Communications (EJMC) at Stillman  College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant  Professor. Successful applicants will have a Ph.D. degree in Journalism, Mass Communication,  Information Science, or a related field with a record of research or professional practice and  teaching experience in broadcasting and journalism.  

Applicants must be able to teach with professional tools and demonstrate high-level proficiency  and/or professional experience in some combination of the following areas: TV and radio  broadcasting, journalism, reporting, media production, content creation, video editing, and  publication design. \

1) Applicants must be able to teach writing for print, online, and broadcast platforms as well as  video and audio production. 

● Writing courses may include (but are not limited to) Intro to Media Writing, Intro to  Mass Communication, Newswriting and Reporting (including editing), and Feature Writing. 

2) Applicants must be able to teach desktop publishing and be proficient in Adobe Photoshop,  InDesign, Illustrator, or comparable software. 

● Courses include News Media and Desktop Publishing. 

3) Applicants must be able to teach video and audio production courses with a focus on broadcast  journalism and be proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro for Mac, or comparable  software. 

● Courses include Digital Media Production and Radio Production. 

Responsibilities 

Job Description – Assistant Professor of Journalism 

Responsibilities of the successful applicant include, but are not limited to, the following: ● Teaching journalism and media communication courses as needed by the Department. ● Incorporating active student learning and appropriate technology use in the classroom.  ● Advising and mentoring student majors as they matriculate through the curriculum  established by the Department of English, Journalism, and/or Media Communications. ● Placing and supervising students in internships in associated fields. ● Engaging in service activities relevant to the applicant’s field of study as well as to the  mission of the department, the division, and the College.  

● Engaging in professional development activities such as grant writing, conference  presentations, and workshops. 

Required Skills/Abilities  

● Knowledge of content area related to candidate’s field of study. 

● Knowledge of Learning Management System (LMS) use in and outside of the classroom. ● Knowledge of pedagogical approaches to engaging with student population. ● Knowledge of college policies and procedures. 

● Knowledge of faculty advising. 

● Ability to maintain student files pertaining to academic progress and matriculation. ● Knowledge of technology pertaining to in-class, online, and virtual instruction. ● Demonstrated understanding of traditional journalism and research practices. ● Experience with TV broadcasting and/or media production. 

● Documented expertise in the manipulation of video, text, and imagery. 

Physical Requirements  

Some physical effort required in the transportation of equipment. 

No or very limited exposure to physical risk. 

Work is normally performed in the office, classroom, and in the field. 

Application Instructions  

For consideration of this position, an applicant must include the following items in the  application package, which may be submitted electronically via Stillman College’s  “Employment” Webpage--https://stillman.edu/about-us/human- resources/employment/.  It may also be submitted via email to the Director of Human Resources at hr@stillman.edu or the  applicant may send a hard copy of the following items in the application package via postal  services to Human Resources, Stillman College, 3601 Stillman Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401:  ● Completed application for employment (downloadable application:  https://stillman.edu/about-us/human-resources/employment/); 

● Cover letter that addresses applicant’s teaching philosophy as well as interest in applying  to Stillman College;  

● Curriculum Vitae of all educational and professional experiences; ● Copies of transcripts (at the time of the application-submission, unofficial copies are  welcomed that include degree received and conferred date; however, the successful applicant  must provide official copies of transcript to file with the institution); and 

● List of three current professional references with name, relationship to applicant, address,  email address, and telephone number. Letters of recommendation will not be accepted in lieu of  the list of professional references. 

NOTE: A background search will be required of the successful applicant.