Assistant or Associate Professor in Electronic Media/Broadcasting and Digital Journalism

Assistant or Associate Professor in Electronic Media/Broadcasting and Digital Journalism

Tenure Status: Tenure Track
Department: Communication - 265100

Minimum Qualifications
An earned doctorate or terminal degree in mass communication or a related field.

ABD will be considered, but a terminal degree completed by July 31, 2025, is required for tenure-
track appointment.



Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)
Professional experience in one or more of these areas - media production,
journalism, radio, podcasting and/or a related field.

We seek applicants who can effectively teach in the undergraduate Electronic
Media/Broadcasting curriculum with a focus on audio production, podcasting, and/or digital
journalism.

License/Certification Required
N/A

Description of the Department or Unit
The Department of Communication at Appalachian State University focuses on preparing students to succeed in the varied fields within the communication industry. The department offers five majors - advertising, communication studies, digital journalism, electronic media/broadcasting, and public relations - and a minor in communication. Graduates work in a wide range of positions in media, corporate, agency, government, and nonprofit organizations.
The department is responsible for the management of five award-winning student-run media outlets: The Appalachian news organization; AppTV, the department's HD TV channel; 90.5 WASU-FM The App, an FCC-licensed terrestrial college radio station; Second Story Media, a communication agency working with local nonprofits and other organizations to develop communication campaigns; and The Peel Literature and Arts Review literary magazine, providing a print and digital showcase for student art and stories.Learn more at https://communication.appstate.edu

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities may include teaching courses at App State's Hickory campus. Other
responsibilities include teaching departmental courses, advising students, maintaining a
program of scholarly and/or creative activity, and participating in departmental, university and
professional service.



Proposed Date of Hire: 08/05/2025
Suggested Salary Range: Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins: 11/18/2024

To apply, visit https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/48594

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.


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