Job no: 495649
Work type: Faculty 9-Month
Location: Jacksonville (Main Campus)
Categories: Faculty

Jacksonville State University

Instructor of Communication

University

Founded in 1883, Jacksonville State University is a learning-centered university in Jacksonville, AL., whose mission is to provide distinctive educational, cultural and social experiences for a diverse student population.

Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama, almost midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, JSU is home to more than 9,000 students representing 44 countries. As a learning-centered university, it strives to challenge students academically in a responsive environment, meeting their educational, career and personal goals. As an academic institution, it seeks to produce broadly educated graduates prepared for global engagement. As a public, comprehensive university, it promotes excellence in scholarly and service activities consistent with its academic and professional strengths.

JSU, which has been referred to as “the friendliest campus in the South” and offers 95 academic programs and concentrations, among undergraduate, graduate and certificate offerings, including more than 40 online programs

Department

The Department of Communication, housed in the School of Business and Industry, currently houses approximately 200 students. We currently offer an ACEJMC accredited Bachelor of the Arts program in Communication, with tracks in Public Relations and Advertising, Digital Media Production, and Digital Journalism. The department is rapidly approaching reaccreditation in 2023 and is focused on development and refinement of its curriculum and offerings in student organizations. We also house a student media program that includes a student-run newspaper (The Chanticleer) and a student-run FM radio station (WLJS 91.9). Students also can join our Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) and Zeta Phi Eta.

Job Summary

The Department of Communication invites applications for the position of Instructor of Communication, with teaching responsibilities in audio production, video production, podcasting and occasional digital journalism courses. This position entails a 4:4 teaching load and approximately 9 months of full-time service beginning August 2023. Further, the position is for teaching undergraduate Communication courses and requires teaching competencies in digital media production. Special consideration will be given to those skilled in contemporary digital media production for cross-platform distribution and journalism.

Courses are offered through various delivery formats including face-to-face, hybrid/blended, and 100% on-line. JSU also serves a robust population of nontraditional and first-generation learners. Quality teaching will be the successful candidate’s primary responsibility, but advising, in balance with service to the department supporting our student media outlets, primarily WLJS 91.9 FM and contributing to the ongoing development and innovation in our curriculum as we strive to sustain full accreditation.

Qualifications

Required

• A master’s degree, or at least 18 hours of study completed, in accordance with SACSCOC accreditation standards.
• 3-5 years of industry experience in journalism or digital media production.
• Industry experience with audio media production for broadcast or digital distribution.

Preferred

• 5-10 years of industry experience in journalism or digital media production.
• Industry experience in radio production or radio news reporting.
• Evidence of quality prior teaching at the undergraduate level.
• Philosophical commitment to digital, technological, and disciplinary integration.

Clery Notice: In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, https://clerycenter.org/policy-resources/the-clery-act/ the Jacksonville State University Police provide information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three calendar years. The JSU Annual Campus Security and Fire Report is available online at: http://jsu.edu/police/docs/CleryAnnualReport.pdf

Equal Employment Opportunity: JSU is an Equal Employment, Equal Opportunity, and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Advertised: May 25 2022 Central Daylight Time
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