Assistant Professor of Communication

About Us

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree-granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation program, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

Department Information

The Media, Culture & the Arts Department builds on a solid foundation in the liberal arts to guide students toward their academic goals while preparing them for a global society. MCA coursework develops expertise in the visual arts, music, media production, writing, communication, and modern languages.

Job Summary

Middle Georgia State University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor of communication to join our growing and student-centered media and communication program. The successful candidate will teach human communication, public speaking and other introductory courses that focus on mass communication, social media, and news writing. Upper-level courses will include communication theory, persuasion, media ethics and criticism, intercultural communication and more to support the bachelor¿s degree in media and communication. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to teach graduate courses to support the master¿s degree in public relations. This position involves teaching a 4/4 load, scholarship, and service.

Responsibilities

• Teaching courses as needed to support the media and communication bachelor¿s degree
• Teaching courses as needed to support the public relations master¿s degree
• Presenting and publishing communication research
• Serving to benefit the university, school, department, and Middle Georgia community
• Traveling between Macon, Cochran, Warner Robins and Dublin campuses

Required Qualifications

Required Educational Qualifications

Doctoral degree in communication or a related field such as public relations, journalism or advertising

Required Experience

Online and face-to-face teaching experience

Other Required Qualifications

Demonstrated success in teaching college courses
Strong communication and collaborative skills

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience

Experience teaching lower-level courses such as human communication and public speaking
Experience teaching upper-level courses such as persuasion, rhetoric, and communication theory

Other Preferred Qualifications

Scholarship agenda focusing on media literacy, social media or artificial intelligence
Desire to develop coursework that focuses on social media and artificial intelligence
Ability to generate interest among students for on-campus organizations, clubs and events

Required Documents to Attach

1. Letter of interest
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Teaching philosophy
4. Scholarship examples
5. Contact information for three professional references
6. Transcripts

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent: CORE VALUES: Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning

Equal Employment Opportunity

Middle Georgia State University is committed to ensuring a safe learning environment that supports the dignity of all members of the University community. Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG) and Middle Georgia State University. Pursuant to Board of Regents Policy Section 6.6, federal and state laws and regulations, and our vision, mission, and values, Middle Georgia State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Other Information

This is a full-time, 10-month, faculty position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include:

• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave
• Parental Leave
• Retirement
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement

Background Check

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation, including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.

Organization

One of 31 institutions in the University System of Georgia, Middle Georgia State was created in 2013 by the consolidation of Macon State College and Middle Georgia College.

Middle Georgia State College strives to offer bachelor's degrees that enhance the educational, economic, and cultural lives of Middle Georgians. Additionally, the college offers a wide array of associate's degrees that meet the educational interests of traditional and non-traditional students in the region. With low tuition, robust financial aid, a commitment to the success of each student and a vibrant residence life program on three of our five campuses, Middle Georgia State promises an affordable, challenging, and rewarding college experience leading to degrees of proven quality. Our success is measured best by the accomplishments of our graduates in their chosen professions, as well as by the contributions they make to their communities.