What are the responsibilities and job description for the College Faculty: Digital Media and Journalism Job at The Principia in Elsah position at The Principia?
Title : College Faculty : Digital Media and Journalism, open rank
Department / Location : Digital Media and Journalism
Organizational Relationship : Reports to Department Chair, Division Head, Dean of Academics
Summary : Teaches 18-21 semester hours per academic year, typically this is 6-7 three-semester hour courses, including both general education courses and Media Law and Ethics, Gender, Race, and Class in Media, Mass Media in Society, Introduction to Media & Journalism, Public Relations, and Podcasting. Additional duties include advising students, on-going professional development, serving on campus-wide committees, contributing in scholarly ways, assessment of academic programs, supporting Principia activities, and promoting Christian Science-based character education in accord with Principia's mission as outlined in Education at The Principia. Digital Media : The Digital Media & Journalism department will be part of the newly formed Center for Narrative, Meaning, and Media, which also includes Creative Writing, History, and Religious Studies. You will be a primary contributor to delivering on Principia's academic vision :
Principia College's academic unit strives to create a collaborative and inclusive academic community where everyone feels a sense of belonging and sees each other as infinitely capable and divinely whole. Our rigorous globally-focused curriculum and character-based approach honors diverse perspectives and develops creative problem solvers who use their academic skills to benefit their communities and the world."
Who We Are
At our award-winning pre-K-12 school in St. Louis, Missouri, and top-ranked Principia College in Elsah, Illinois, Principia faculty and staff make up a close-knit community of educators, coaches, and professionals taking a distinct approach to education-blending academic excellence with Christian Science-based character education. Principia's team of over 500 employees supports not only Principia School and Principia College, but also a worldwide network of Alumni & Friends.
At Principia College, our globally-focused curriculum honors diverse perspectives and develops creative changemakers who use their academic skills for good in service to themselves, their communities, and the world. In-depth study meets real-world experience through study abroad programs, internships, capstone projects, and a robust slate of student activities, including a world-renowned mediation team, top-ranked solar car team, national champion rugby club, and the nation's oldest student-run public affairs conference.
Principia employees are part of an engaging academic community preparing students to be tomorrow's leaders, thinkers, and changemakers. We strive to create a collaborative and inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong and are valued.
Work Performed - Essential Duties
- Teaches 18-21 semester hours per academic year in courses that emphasize or teach the fundamentals of media law and ethics, mass media in society, media literacy, public relations, and related writing and audio skills and their application across media platforms. These fundamentals include an understanding of the importance of understanding and evaluating mass media, audience assessment, selection of media platforms, press releases, media relations, podcasting, feature stories, and PR campaign development, writing mechanics, style and editing. This position also includes teaching an awareness of the ethical, cultural and economic forces that shape the media and its messages and how to respond to these effectively.
- Actively works to promote interdisciplinary thinking and initiatives, sharing and integrating elements of the Digital Media & Journalism program with other programs / departments across the College;
- Is an active character educator in accordance with Principia's mission;
- Supports metaphysically the mission and goals of the institution and its operations;
- Maintains office hours;
- Meets with students for academic advising, conferences, and academic support;
- Works actively with others in performing the general business and decision making of the department and academic division;
- Assists in departmental work, including assessment, program review, and development of curriculum;
- Teaches courses within the context of Principia's philosophy of liberal arts education;
- Serves as faculty sponsor for internships and independent studies within a range of mass communication-related fields;
- Serves as faculty advisor for the Digital Media & Journalism practicums and co-curricular activities, and internships as needed.
Additional Duties :
To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :
Minimum Qualifications :
Compensation and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary range for this position : $58,951 - $78,960 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Initial offers for salary are based on ranges based on specific discipline and rank.
In addition to salary, our comprehensive total rewards package includes :
Equal Opportunity
Principia, a mission-driven institution, believes every person has the right to an equitable and respectful educational environment and workplace. Principia does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender (identity or expression), sexual orientation, family status, disability, age, or military or veteran status.
In hiring, admissions, and related decisions, Principia-as an institution with a religious mission-gives preference, where appropriate, to Christian Scientists.
Salary : $58,951 - $78,960
