Job Title
Journalism and Strategic Media, Full-Time Lecturer, Faculty
Department
Journalism and Strategic Media
University Expectation
MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.
Salary
The salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Job Summary/Basic Function
The ACEJMC-accredited School of Journalism and Strategic Media (SoJSM) at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, temporary (non-tenurable) faculty position (#143060) at the rank of lecturer. This is a one-year temporary appointment with a possible annual renewal for up to three years. The start date for the appointment is August 1, 2024.
The successful candidate will help our growing school by teaching introductory courses in digital media skills, media design, or other media-related areas, as the School of Journalism and Strategic Media needs.
Required Education
A master's degree in journalism, broadcast journalism, mass communication, a communication or media-related field, or an MFA, MS, or MA in art, design, graphic design, visual communication, or another closely related field is required by the appointment date. A bachelor's degree with ten (10) years of professional experience in journalism, broadcasting, media design, or other closely related fields may be considered in lieu of a master's degree.
Required Related Experience
Two (2) years of professional media experience are required with a graduate degree, and ten (10) years of professional media experience are required with a bachelor's degree.
Other Desirables
Applicants with previous teaching experience, professional media experience to teach multiple SoJSM courses, expertise in the area of sports media or sports broadcasting (photography skills; audio recording and editing experience; video shooting and editing experience), and those with digital media or design skills (Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop for print and digital media production) will receive special consideration. In addition, applicants with professional experience in a newsroom or agency or those who have served in an internal communications role will receive special consideration.
Documents Needed to Apply
To apply successfully, applicants must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching philosophy. The applicant's cover letter should clearly identify areas of teaching proficiency and a commitment to diversity.
Special Instruction to Applicants
For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage at https://mtsu.edu/facultyrecruitment/.
If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Jennifer Woodward at Jennifer.Woodard@mtsu.edu.
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MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
- 13 paid University holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement plans
- Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
- Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
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MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://www.mtsu.edu/police/docs/2023AnnualSecurityReport.pdf or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you must provide information about your criminal history to be considered.
For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.
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Application Review Date: 05/16/2024
