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adjunct Professor of Broadcast Journalism:University of MemphisJob description:adjunct Professor of Broadcast Journalism
Posting DetailsPosting Number: FAE1261Advertised Title: adjunct Professor of Broadcast Journalism Campus Job location: Main Campus (Memphis, TN) Position Number: 001145 Job Category: Full-Time Faculty Department: Journalism and Strategic Media Position Summary: The Department of Journalism & Strategic Media is seeking an outstanding colleague for a tenure-track adjunct professor in broadcast journalism, beginning August 2022. The prosperous candidate will bring a balance of research, teaching and service, as well as a desire to engage in our robust journalism community in the city of Memphis. The accomplishments of candidates for this position must reflect their commitment to working with an inclusive student population, and their capability to contribute in significant ways to the diversity and intercultural academic goals of the university. The selected candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate classes in online and traditional formats, and have conceptual and professional skills in at least one of the following areas: media writing, television news writing/reporting, television news producing, multimedia journalism, podcasting/video podcasting, sports broadcasting, video editing and media law. Any area of journalism research specialization will be considered. The University offers opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration in STEM, social science, humanities, agriculture, or defense. Pursuit of grant-funded research is highly encouraged. Service responsibilities include mentoring graduate students, advising undergraduate journalism students and serving on committees as needed. The prosperous candidate will be expected to lead our television student media outlet Tiger News. Additional opportunities are available with other student media and journalism professional organizations. The prosperous candidate will be expected to maintain an active connection with the Memphis broadcast news industry. This tenure-track position requires a doctorate in mass communication or journalism (preferred) or a related field. ABD candidates with a record of publication demonstrating research capacity and expected Ph.D. completion date within a year of starting the position will be considered. A minimum of three years of professional practice in any area of television journalism is also required. Previous teaching practice is preferred. Individuals of diverse backgrounds are particularly urged to apply. Screening will begin October 1, 2021, and may continue until the position is filled. The prosperous applicant will join the faculty in August 2022. candidates should submit a letter of application, current curriculum vitae and contact information for three references at workforum.memphis.edu. If you have questions, contact the search committee chair, Matt Haught, 901-678-4521 or mjhaught@memphis.edu. Minimum Position Appropriate qualifications: This tenure-track position requires a doctorate in mass communication or journalism (preferred) or a related field. ABD candidates with a record of publication demonstrating research capacity and expected Ph.D. completion date within a year of starting the position will be considered. A minimum of three years of professional practice in any area of television journalism is also required. Previous teaching practice is preferred. Individuals of diverse backgrounds are particularly urged to apply. Special Conditions: The Department of Journalism & Strategic Media is a dynamic, ACEJMC-accredited program that works hard to offer our students cutting-edge expertise and skills for the changing media landscape, while retaining a strong focus on the core values of quality media. Undergraduate programs include Advertising, Creative Mass Media, Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Public Relations and Strategic Social Media. In 1995 we pioneered the first online journalism/mass communication master's program in the nation and continue to offer our M.A. and public relations B.A. online as well as on campus. We boast robust student media operations spanning television, radio and the internet as well as student chapters of NABJ and SPJ, a new social media lab and multiple international exchange programs. Journalism and Strategic Media is one of six departments in the College of Communication and Fine Arts. Posting Date: 06/28/2021 Closing Date: 11/15/2021 Open Until Screening Begins: No Hiring Range: Competitive Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time: Benefits Eligible Special Instructions to candidates: Screening will begin October 1, 2021, and may continue until the position is filled. The prosperous applicant will join the faculty in August 2022. candidates should submit a letter of application, current curriculum vitae and contact information for three references at workforum.memphis.edu. If you have questions, contact the search committee chair, Matt Haught, 901-678-4521 or mjhaught@memphis.edu. Instructions to Applicant regarding references: Is this posting for UofM employees only?: No Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents» Curriculum Vitae » Cover Letter » References List Optional Documents Skills:
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