Lecturer: Broadcast Journalism

Lecturer: Broadcast Journalism

Job ID: 278207
Location: Georgia College & State Univ
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, 34 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates and continuing education programs.

As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.

Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, diversity, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.

The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, now owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.

Georgia College & State University is committed to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting the freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.

Job Summary

The Department of Communication at Georgia College is seeking a Lecturer in Mass Communication. The person's teaching responsibilities will be to teach Broadcast Journalism, Media Law, and other Mass Communication courses. The Departent of Communication at Georgia College and State University invites applications for a full-time lecturer (non-tenure track, renewable. Promotion to Senior lecturer possible.)

The ideal Candidate will teach media law and journalism classes in the context of an undergraduate curriculum, and advise our student-run media, which includes The Colonnade, our newspaper; Bobcat Multimedia, our online news site; and GC360, our television newscast.

Additional preferred qualifications include candidates with a background in sports media including broadcast journalism, and/or radio/TV sports broadcasting.

Georgia College is the public liberal arts college in the University System of Georgia, and is one of three selective institutions within the system. The Department of Communication has 14 full-time faculty members and over 300 majors. The department offers a major in mass communication with emphases in strategic communication (public relations and advertising), journalism, and film/television/audio production. The department also offers a major and minor in rhetoric, and a documentary studies certificate. The department is housed in Terrell Hall, which was renovated in 2020, and contains a state-of-the-art broadcast studio, along with a radio station and podcast studio.
This position carries a non tenure track status.

Responsibilities

Faculty - Teaching/Instructing - 50
Teaching Responsibilities
- Full-time instructional load teaching in areas of expertise within the academic discipline
- Regular course meetings and instruction
- Mentoring Students
- Other teaching responsibilities

Knowledge and ability to convey current philosophies, practices, and theories related to the academic discipline.

Faculty employees also contribute to the Georgia College core curriculum by teaching topical freshman (GC1Y) or sophomore seminar (GC2Y) courses. All Georgia College faculty share the responsibility of teaching our core curriculum and providing foundation courses for majors and non-majors alike. To carry out our public liberal arts mission, we seek faculty with the desire and ability to engage students as they launch their intellectual journey.

Faculty - Service to Institution - 20
Service to the Institution
- Committee memberships and offices
- Programs directed and advised
- Participation in special programs or projects
- Other service in the institution
Ability to work collegiality with others in service to the University.

Faculty - Public Service - 20
Public Service is often a part of faculty service expectations and might include activities such as the following:
- Consulting work
- Provide continuing education service, instruction, or program development for department, school, college, or university
- Membership and participation in community organizations
- Other significant services to the community
Ability to work collegiality with others in service to the broader University community.

Other duties and responsibilities - 10
Successful candidates will be able to work collegially and effectively with individuals of various backgrounds. All Georgia College faculty share the responsibility of teaching our core curriculum and providing foundation courses for majors and non-majors alike.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
A Ph.D. (terminal degree) in the discipline taught at the time of the appointment is expected.
Must meet SACSCOC accreditation requirements stated in C.S. 3.7.1 (www.sacscoc.org (faculty credentials))

Required Qualifications

-Applicants must have a terminal degree in communication or a closely related field by the date of appointment.

-Candidates should have significant experience in journalism, with a demonstrated ability to produce high-quality news content across various media platforms (print, digital, broadcast, or radio). This includes a solid foundation in news writing, editing, and multimedia storytelling, along with practical knowledge of journalistic ethics and practices.

-Candidates should be able to teach a Media Law course as well as other journalism courses in our undergraduate curriculum.

-Candidates will advise student media

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Hiring preference will be given to faculty who demonstrate an understanding of Georgia College's mission and who are enthusiastic about working closely with high-achieving students within an academic community dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through learning and scholarship.
Evidence of methodological innovation and creative teaching strategies is highly desirable.

Preferred Qualifications

-Practical skills in mentoring student journalists, fostering editorial independence, and guiding content production in a hands-on learning environment are highly valued.

-Prior teaching experience at the university level is preferred. Evidence of methodological innovation and creative teaching strategies is highly desirable.

-Hiring preference will be given to faculty who demonstrate an understanding of Georgia College's Public Liberal Arts mission and who are enthusiastic about working closely with high-achieving students within an academic community dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through learning and scholarship.

Required Documents to Attach

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• List of References with email, phone number and relationship to applicant
• Transcripts (unofficial transcripts can be submitted with the application. Official transcripts required if an offer is made).

Optional Attachments- portfolio of work

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by GCSU.

Georgia College & State University is a national award-winning institution in areas of student success and achievement. It strives to achieve excellence in the composition of its community, educational programs, university policies, research and scholarship, campus life, employment practices, extracurricular activities, and community outreach. It is a priority of the university to be a welcoming and inclusive environment so that its campus culture will enhance the ability of its community members to succeed in their endeavors, to be respected as individuals, and to feel a sense of belonging. Please visit Equal Employment Opportunity for more information.


Other Information

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel

Background Check

• Criminal Background Check
• Education Verification

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=36000&JobOpeningId=278207&PostingSeq=1

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