Instructor, Communication

The program is industry-focused and student-centered. We are looking for someone who has spent significant time in the field telling stories across platforms (broadcast newsrooms, multimedia production houses, digital news startups, or sports media operations) and wants to bring that expertise into the classroom.

We balance hands-on skills with an integrated approach to broadcast production in journalism and other forms of content creation. Special consideration will be given to those who can teach creative and experiential courses in broadcast news and media production. The ideal candidate will maintain professional currency and collaborate with program faculty to ensure alignment between professional practice and academic foundations.

This position requires the following qualifications:

• All applicants must have a master’s degree in mass communication, journalism, media production or a related field
• 3-5 years of industry experience in broadcast journalism, journalism, multimedia production, media operations and/or news production.

The department will give priority to applicants who have:

• Evidence of quality prior teaching at the undergraduate level.
• Philosophical commitment to digital, technological, and disciplinary integration.
• Background to bridge our digital journalism and digital media production curricula and help students develop industry-ready skills.

The position has an anticipated start date of August 1, 2027.

The Department of Communication earned full accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication in April of 2023. We strive to offer a high-impact, industry-current approach to teaching. Our approach helps builds a strong reputation for producing job-ready graduates who are well-rounded citizens. 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 balanced with creative production aligned with the position, as well as service to the department supporting our student media and contributing to the ongoing development and innovation in our curriculum.

About Jax State

Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama, midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, Jax State is home to more than 10,400 students representing 63 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. For a complete list of Goals, Core Values and Strategies to fulfill this Mission, go to the JSU Strategic Plan home page.

Academically Jax State offers 113 academic programs and concentrations, including bachelor's, master's, post-baccalaureate, doctoral and advanced certificate programs in a variety of disciplines that prepare graduates for meaningful careers and ongoing education. More than 40 online programs are offered. The University features six colleges on its 459-acre campus – Arts, Humanities and Sciences; Business and Industry; Education and Professional Studies; Health Professions and Wellness; Social and Behavioral Sciences; and Library. Most academic programs have discipline-specific accreditations, a reflection of their quality and JSU’s commitment to excellence.