The University of Montevallo’s College of Fine Arts invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in Mass Communication to teach undergraduate multimedia journalism courses, including (but not limited to):
- Newswriting and reporting for digital, print, broadcast and emerging platforms;
- Digital content production for websites and social media;
- Associated Press style and copy editing;
- Layout and design for digital and print publications;
- Shooting and editing video for digital and broadcast platforms; and
- Public relations writing.
Essential Job Duties
This position requires:
- Clear evidence of effective teaching and an established ability to engage with students at all levels through a variety of pedagogical methods.
- Clear evidence of the ability to engage students in collaborative and creative storytelling.
- Scholarly and creative productivity that support the experiential portfolio in the Mass Communication program.
- Participation in academic advising, recruitment and retention initiatives, service, and committee work, specifically to assist in growing the program.
Education and Experience
- Ph.D. or M.F.A. in journalism or mass communication. ABD candidates will be considered.
- Professional experience working as a journalist.
Preferred Education and Experience
Professional experience in public relations and/or social media administration
