Position Title Associate Professor of Practice in Journalism and Mass Communication
Job Posting Number 20224NTL
Job Location San Marcos
College College of Fine Arts and Communication
Department/School School of Jrnlism & Mass Comm
Position Description
The School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Texas State University invites applications for an associate professor of practice in Journalism and Mass Communication to begin fall 2021. This position will be a non-tenure-line, nine-month faculty position having a contract term not to exceed five years, subject to annual reappointment review, and renewable upon expiration of the initial term. For more information, please visit Faculty of Practice Appointments.
All positions are subject to availability of funds.
Required Qualifications
1. Earned M.S., M.A. or M.F.A. degree in journalism, mass communication, writing or related field from an accredited university is required at the time of application.
2. A significant number of documented years of professional experience as a senior level journalist, academic and documentarian.
3. Relevant experience presenting at professional conferences and workshops.
4. Leadership positions in relevant professional associations, recognition by peers or awards for contributions to the profession and/or industry.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Prior teaching experience at the university level.
2. Ability to teach courses in the area of multimedia, reporting and photojournalism.
3. Successful grant activity.
4. Experience advising National Association of Hispanic Journalists chapter.
Application Procedures
Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered, https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/35626.
To ensure full consideration, please submit the following by July 15, 2021:
1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vitae
3. List of three references
Type of Position Full-Time
Proposed Start Date fall 2021
Posting Date
Evaluation of Applications Begins
Full Consideration Date 07/15/2021
Close Date 07/15/2021
Open Until Filled? No
EEO/AA Statement
Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to inclusive thought and action in support of our diverse community. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation
If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Faculty and Academic Resources for assistance at [email protected]. A representative from Faculty and Academic Resources will respond to you as soon as is possible.
Record Checks and Verifications
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
Eligibility for Employment
Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.
Tobacco-Free Campus
Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.
Why Work at Texas State?
Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.
Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.
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