Assistant Professor of Communication

Requisition: 41718

Job Title: Assistant Professor

Employer's Name: Purdue University Northwest

Classes in broadcasting and journalism are the main responsibility. This position will be expected to teach the development and production of The Roundtable Perspective, a student-produced, public access talk show with new episodes airing once a week on Lakeshore Public Media (PBS). The position will also provide traditional and innovative support for The Pioneer, PNW’s monthly student-produced newspaper. This position will entail a 3-3 course load. The incumbent will teach with professional tools and demonstrate highlevel proficiency and/or professional experience in some combination of following areas: TV broadcasting, journalism, reporting, media production, content creation, video editing, publication design. There is an expectation of service engagement including at the department, College, and University levels. The incumbent will be an active scholar-practitioner who contributes to nationally recognized research within their field.

Employer requires a PhD in Communication, or related field, or foreign equivalent, by the start date of the appointment. The ideal candidate has documented experience in TV broadcasting production, and demonstrable knowledge in Visual Communication Design, Strategic Communication, and/or Public Advocacy. This position requires a generalist’s approach to Communication as a multifaceted, interdisciplinary subject. Requirements include: Evidence of teaching at the college level; Demonstrated understanding of traditional journalism and research practices; Experience with TV broadcasting and/or media production; Documented expertise in the manipulation of video, text, and imagery. All requirements may be satisfied concurrently.