What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Journalism and Digital Communication position at Tennessee Tech University?
Essential Functions
Teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in communication, digital communication and journalism, including reporting, editing, news layout and design, online news reporting, data visualization and / or visual communication; advise the digital and print student newspaper and coordinate content with other student media outlets; ability to use and teach the use of Associated Press style and Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Photoshop, and Bridge; and be committed to the continued improvement of teaching using research-based practices. Willingness to teach online is required. Excellent writing skills, a commitment to the Society for Professional Journalists Code of Ethics, and an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a free press in democratic society required. Teaching load is 4 / 4, including one (3 hour) course reduction for both the Fall and Spring semesters for student media advising, and committee assignments.
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in communication, mass communication, or a related field with an emphasis in journalism required; ability to teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in communication, digital communication and journalism, including reporting, editing, news layout and design, online news reporting, data visualization and / or visual communication; advise the digital and print student newspaper and coordinate content with other student media outlets; ability to use and teach the use of Associated Press style and Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Photoshop, and Bridge; and be committed to the continued improvement of teaching using research-based practices. Willingness to teach online is required. Excellent writing skills, a commitment to the Society for Professional Journalists Code of Ethics, and an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a free press in democratic society required.
Preferred Qualifications
Teaching experience and / or professional experience in journalism is preferred. Teachable knowledge of website building applications, HTML , and / or CSS preferred. Research or interest area in social media and / or digital media preferred. Candidates with research or teaching interest in artificial intelligence applications are preferred.
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