"Assistant/Associate Professor - Multimedia Journalism (Tenured/Tenure Track)"

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Job Title Assistant/Associate Professor - Multimedia Journalism (Tenured/Tenure Track) Division Division of Academic Affairs Department Dean School Global Journalism & Communication Work Status Full Time Position Category Faculty Faculty Rank Open Rank FLSA Exempt Pay Range Salary Range Assistant Professor: $75,000 to $120,000 (Based on discipline); Associate Professor: $80,000 to $170,000 (Based on discipline). Fund Source State Support Job Summary Job Duties The Department of Multimedia Journalism in the School of Global Journalism & Communication (SGJC) invites applications for a tenured/tenure track position at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor to teach multimedia journalism with an emphasis on interactive, visual and interdisciplinary media. The candidate will teach multimedia journalism courses including but not limited to core writing research and reporting. The individual will engage in active learning by mentoring students, joining them in some field assignments and creating opportunities for students to be exposed to experts in the industry and in subject matter. The individual will also work collaboratively with faculty from other disciplines across campus and with external organizations and universities. SGJC’s programs provide students with a multidisciplinary global approach designed to ensure students get the tools and practical experiences they need to stand out in an increasingly competitive media environment. The SGJC faculty is a dynamic and diverse group. They include practitioners with many years of distinguished professional experience and those from more traditionally academic backgrounds. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics Required Minimum Qualifications The successful candidate must have a Master’s Degree in Journalism or a closely related communication field from an accredited college or university. Significant professional experience is strongly encouraged. A Bachelor’s Degree and extensive journalism experience will also be considered, in lieu of a Master’s Degree. Applicants must have knowledge of and proficiency with software programs appropriate to creating multimedia journalistic content with the ability to design and deliver online content will be a distinct advantage. Other Preferences for Consideration A terminal degree coupled with professional experience is preferred.

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Posting Number FA00189 Number of Vacancies 2 Job Open Date 09/13/2023 Best Consideration Date Job Close Date Special Instructions to Applicant Please upload the following information to your application:

• Current curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Official transcripts
• List three (3) references including complete contact information in the reference page of the application
• Applicant must submit for review writing and/or production samples or a portfolio via a URL, video (MP4) or online portfolio — file cannot exceed 9MB.

Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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   • Website
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   • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
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2. * What is the highest level of education attained?
   • GED
   • High School Diploma
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree
   • Masters Degree
   • PHD
3. * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
   • 0-1
   • 1-3
   • 3-5
   • 5-7
   • 7+
4. * What is your Philosophy for serving students? (Open Ended Question)
5. * Please select your primary discipline of research and instruction.
   • Economics
   • Entrepreneurship
   • Finance
   • General Business
   • Hospitality Management
   • Human Resources
   • Information Systems Management
6. * Please select your secondary discipline of research and instruction.
   • Economics
   • Entrepreneurship
   • Finance
   • General Business
   • Hospitality Management
   • Human Resources
   • Information Systems Management
7. * Are you a current, past or retired Morgan University employee? Are you a current, past or retired State employee? If YES to pass, retired or current STATE employee, please put the agency. If not applicable, put N/A. (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Transcripts (unofficial)
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Media File
5. Portfolio
6. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
7. Writing Sample

Optional Documents

1. Statement of Interest
2. Resume
3. Supporting Document