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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (TENURE-TRACK) IN MASS COMMUNICATION

Employer
UNF School of Communication
Location
Jacksonville, FL
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Oct 17, 2022

University of North Florida

 

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (TENURE-TRACK) IN MASS COMMUNICATION

 

The UNF School of Communication seeks an individual to teach and develop courses in mass communication with a specialization in journalism, public relations, or communication management. We seek applicants who can teach some of the following: media literacy, media theories and effects, advanced writing for the media, foundations of communication management, strategic communication theory, research methods, organizational communication, media graphics, skills for getting and succeeding in internships. Also preferred is someone who can cultivate strong ties with the professional community in order to create partnerships with companies in the communication industry so students can gain hands-on mass communication experience in their courses. Professional content production experience in mass communication, such as journalism or public relations, is a plus. UNF faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of academic excellence in all phases of instruction, research/scholarship/creative activity, and service.

 

The position begins in August 2023, and applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in Journalism/Communication/Mass Communication (or a closely related field) by that date. Applicants must also present evidence of an active program of scholarship and have university-level teaching experience.
 

Consistent with the university’s goals, the School of Communication seeks to recruit and support a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff and actively supports the university’s affirmation of public responsibility through civic engagement and community-based learning and research. UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged institution. The School seeks a broad spectrum of applicants and especially encourages women and minorities to apply.


The School of Communication’s B.S. in Communication is accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication. The School has state-of-the-art facilities, including a high-definition television studio. The 700 students in the bachelor of science degree select one of four professionally oriented concentrations: Advertising, Multimedia Journalism, Digital Video Production, and Public Relations. The School also has a Master of Science degree in Communication Management and a B.A. in Communication Studies. Jacksonville is the 14th largest city in America and is a dynamic top-50 media market. The School enjoys excellent relations with communication professionals in Northeast Florida. UNF is a nationally ranked university located on an environmentally beautiful campus. It has been named a “best buy” college by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine, The Princeton Review, and Forbes Magazine. UNF is 10 miles from downtown Jacksonville and 10 miles from the Atlantic Ocean and beautiful beaches.

Applicants must complete an online application at 
www.unfjobs.org in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who do not apply online will not be considered for this position. Once you submit your completed application you will receive a confirmation number. Keep the confirmation number for your records. A pre-employment background check is performed on candidates selected for employment.


For further information, please contact Dr. Lee at (904) 620-2651 or via e-mail at chunsik.lee@unf.edu. For more information about the School of Communication: http://www.unf.edu/coas/communication/

Initial review of applications will begin on October 24, 2022.

UNF is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action Institution.

 

 

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