Faculty - Rank to be determined (CFPCA) - Journalism

Faculty - Rank to be determined (CFPCA) - Journalism

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Faculty - Rank to be determined (CFPCA) - Journalism at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

The College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts at Wayne State University seeks applicants for a one-year appointment in Broadcast Journalism in the Department of Communication.

We seek an excellent educator and mentor to teach three courses in both Fall and Winter semesters. The successful candidate will be expected to teach and advise undergraduate broadcast journalism students in classes such as Broadcast News Writing and Digital Editing as well as TV News Reporting and Digital Editing and manage the audio-video editing lab. The successful candidate may also teach courses throughout the journalism curriculum, such as media literacy, news writing, news editing, digital photojournalism, journalism history, journalism law and ethics, or layout and design.

Qualifications:

MA in journalism, media arts, communication, or related field; recent experience working in broadcast journalism or related position; plus two years of experience in university-level teaching.

Experience working with diverse student populations in an urban setting is a plus.

Required appliction materials: CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Portfolio including Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., teaching philosophy, student evaluations of teaching, sample assignments and syllabi, diversity statement), and contact information for three references.

School/College/Division:

H04 - Fine & Performing Arts

Primary department:

H0406 - Communication

Employment type:

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Academic/Faculty

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
• Salary hire maximum: TBD

Working conditions:

Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high quality education. Our deep rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities preparing students for success in a diverse, global society. WSU encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. WSU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Wayne State University requires all students, faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: https://wayne.edu/coronavirus.

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1
• Reposted position: Yes
• Reposted reason: Supercedes Previous Requisition
• Prior posting/requisition number: 934

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal employment opportunity statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.