Instructor/Assistant Professor of Mass Communications (45237)
- Employer
- Claflin University
- Location
- Claflin University Main Campus - Orangeburg, SC, 29115
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- Faculty Jobs
- Professional Fields, Communication & Journalism
- Position Type
- Assistant Professor
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Job Location: Claflin University Main Campus - Orangeburg, SC
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: Graduate Degree
Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
Job Shift: Any
Job Category: Education
Description ResponsibilitiesThe Department of Mass Communications invites applications for an instructor/assistant professor for the Fall 2023 semester. The selected individual will teach a wide range of courses not limited to video and audio production courses, sports production, web design, social media, and writing courses. The successful candidate may also be involved in working with CU Panther Athletics for in-house sports productions and be able to support the overall mass communications curriculum, along with developing new courses. The candidate will supervise and support department production projects, facilities, and students. He/she will participate in advising, have a research agenda, and participate in service activities as required, as well as perform any other duties within the scope of the position.
Qualifications QualificationsMA/MS in Mass Communications with a minimum of 18 documented hours in Mass Communications at the graduate level required. PhD preferred; Expertise in the area of Adobe Creative Suites Software, Web Design, Social Media, Video and Audio Editing Software, such as Avid Editing, ProTools and Final Cut Pro, required.
PREFERRED: Preferred applicants will have the capacity to teach Adobe After Effects.
Organization
Claflin University is a nationally ranked comprehensive institution of higher education affiliated with The United Methodist Church. A historically black university founded in 1869, Claflin is committed to providing students with access to exemplary educational opportunities in its undergraduate, graduate and continuing education programs. Claflin seeks to foster a rich community comprised of students, faculty, staff, and administrators who work to nurture and develop the skills and character needed for engaged citizenship and visionary and effective leadership.
In its undergraduate programs, Claflin provides students with the essential foundation of a liberal arts education. Emphasizing critical and analytic thinking, independent research, oral and written communication skills, the University invites students to use disciplined study to explore and confront the substantive challenges facing the global society. Claflin’s graduate programs provide opportunities for advanced students to increase their specialization in particular fields of study oriented toward professional enhancement and academic growth. Its continuing education programs provide students with expanded avenues for professional development and personal fulfillment.
Clafin Guiding Principles
At the center of everything we do is a system of values informing and guiding all policies and programs. These values, expressed through our decisions and actions, are defined by five overarching guiding principles:
Commitment to Excellence
Through doing things better and differently.
Commitment to Valuing People
By providing a safe, wholesome and healthy environment for our people to live, learn and work.
Commitment to Being Customer Focused
Ensuring that everyone knows who the customer is, and takes steps to show it.
Commitment to Exemplary Educational Programs
By educating our students in a way to help them have a full, quality life and function as productive citizens.
Commitment to Financial Accountability
By putting in place sound and effective fiscal policies which are consistent with the mission and goals of the university.
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