Assistant Professor of Journalism

Posting Details

Position Information

Vacancy Number:
F-00420

Position Title:
Assistant Professor of Journalism

Classification Title:
Faculty

Department:
Communication and Theatre

Employment Type:
Full-Time

Special Instructions to Applicant:

The Department of Communication and Theatre at Auburn University at Montgomery ( AUM ) seeks a tenure track, Assistant Professor in Journalism beginning Fall 2025. This position represents an exciting opportunity to help shape and grow our journalism curriculum as part of a dynamic department focused on preparing students for success in today’s multimedia environment.

The ideal candidate will have a background in multimedia journalism with the ability to teach courses including but not limited to multimedia journalism and video production. We are especially interested in qualified candidates who can inspire students through hands-on, practical assignments and embed multimedia and video production in journalism and communication courses. We have supportive teaching facilities, including TV and audio studios – for which the ideal candidate would serve as liaison – and a Mac computer lab with Adobe Creative Cloud.

In addition to teaching journalism courses, the successful applicant may have opportunities to develop new courses in video and media production and interdisciplinary courses in film, theatre, and strategic communication. Joining our faculty of 9 full-time members, new faculty will find an environment supportive of quality teaching and professional growth through research.

Our students represent diverse backgrounds and benefit from small class sizes averaging 20 per section. The teaching load is 4/3, or 3/3 with an active research agenda. Internal funding and professional development leaves are available to support research and creative endeavors. AUM offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and life insurance, employee and dependent education benefits, and a defined-benefit pension plan.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Terminal degree (Ph.D., MFA ) in journalism, media, or communication ABD or AB thesis may be considered but the degree must be completed by August 1, 2025
• Demonstrated capacity to teach multimedia journalism and video production
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching
• Commitment to developing and maintaining an active research program
• Ability to teach in-person and online and provide service to the department, the college, and the university

Preferred qualifications include:

• Professional experience in journalism and/or multimedia or video production
• Proficient with Adobe Premiere Pro, Audition, and InDesign

How to Apply:
Visit www.jobs.aum.edu and complete an online application. Completed applications must include, 1) cover letter indicating qualifications, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) teaching philosophy, 4) research statement, 5) graduate transcripts (official transcript will be needed at time of hire), and 6) contact information for at least three professional references (will be contacted for final candidates only).
Screening of applications will begin as received with priority given to applications received by December 1, 2024. While the position will remain open until filled, AUM reserves the right once interviewing has begun to stop accepting applications.

Contact Neil David Seibel, Search Committee Chair, at nseibel@aum.edu with any questions.

Review of applications begins immediately and we will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.

Auburn University at Montgomery is an equal-opportunity employer committed to achieving excellence through diversity; therefore, we encourage applications from historically under-represented groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

While this position is opened until filled, AUM reserves the right once interviewing has begun to stop accepting applications.

Minimum Qualifications:

Terminal degree appropriate for the discipline or have the equivalent in training and experience.

“Terminal degree” refers to the highest degree
awarded in a discipline. The doctorate is the terminal degree for most disciplines represented at Auburn University at Montgomery.

Job Open Date:
10/04/2024

Job Close Date:

Quick Link
https://www.jobs.aum.edu/postings/6939

Position Profile Link

Faculty Specific

School:
College of Arts and Sciences

Contract Type:
Nine (9) Months

Tenure Track:
Yes

Salary Band:
N/A

About the University/College

AUM is the metropolitan campus of Auburn University with approximately 5,300 students and 200 faculty in five academic colleges: Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Nursing and Health Sciences, Sciences, Business, and Education. Located in the state capital, AUM serves a diverse student body including traditional and non-traditional students. Montgomery offers diverse cultural and recreational opportunities including the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, world-class museums, Civil Rights Memorial, the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, a ballet company, a natural habitat zoo, a chamber music society, an independent film theater, and the Montgomery Biscuits baseball team. Further Montgomery is the home of the Southern Poverty Law Center and Equal Justice Initiative.

The University offers a well-rounded benefits package for faculty, staff, and their families in addition to benefits unique to AUM, such as tuition assistance and parental leave.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teaching Philosophy
4. Statement of Research
5. Transcript(s)
6. Professional Reference Sheet

Optional Documents

1. Additional Supporting Documents

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