Professor, Tenure-Track

About the Role We are seeking a full-time, tenure-track Professor in the Department of English, Journalism, and Media Communications (EJMC). Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be considered for appointment as Department Chair and will contribute to teaching, scholarship, and service aligned with the college's mission.

What You'll Do

• Teach journalism and media communication courses as needed by the Department.
• Incorporate active student learning and appropriate technology use in the classroom.
• Advise and mentor student majors; place and supervise internships.
• Engage in service activities relevant to the field and the College; pursue professional development such as grant writing, conference presentations, and workshops.
• If appointed as Department Chair, provide academic and administrative leadership including faculty mentorship, scheduling, assessment oversight, curriculum development, and support for departmental initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Ph.D. 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.
• Ability to teach with professional tools and demonstrate high-level proficiency in TV and radio broadcasting, journalism, reporting, media production, content creation, video editing, and publication design; ability to teach writing for print, online, and broadcast platforms as well as video and audio production.
• Proficiency in desktop publishing and software such as Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator.
• Proficiency in video and audio production courses with a focus on broadcast journalism; proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro (Mac).
• Knowledge of Learning Management System (LMS) use; knowledge of pedagogical approaches; knowledge of college policies and procedures; knowledge of faculty advising.
• Ability to maintain student files pertaining to academic progress and matriculation; knowledge of technology for 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 manipulation of video, text, and imagery.

Nice to Have

• Experience with grant writing, conference presentations, and workshops; demonstrated leadership in departmental initiatives and a willingness to provide academic and administrative leadership if considered for Chair.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary and benefits are not specified in the posting.