Assistant Professor of Practice of Communication & General Manager of UIndyTV

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Thank you for your interest in the University of Indianapolis! The University is a private, liberal arts university located on 65 acres, just minutes from downtown Indianapolis. With more than 700 faculty and staff, it is a place where you can become part of a close-knit campus community that emphasizes the importance of community partnerships in the future growth of the University.

UIndy’s mission is to prepare its graduates for effective, responsible, and articulate membership in the complex societies in which they live and serve, and for excellence and leadership in their personal and professional lives. The motto of "Education for Service" provides the foundation for our work to better our communities, both near and far.

As University employees, we know the work we do is important to our students and our communities. To accomplish our mission, we welcome talented, civic-minded and diverse individuals from all career levels to help maintain our high standards of excellence and quality. If you want to join our dynamic environment and experience hard work, creativity, and teamwork, we welcome your application!

The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission as required by Title IX.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The University of Indianapolis invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Practice of Communication/General Manager of UIndyTV. The new faculty member will be a specialist in the department’s electronic media emphasis—specifically television. This is a full-time appointment beginning in August 2022.

As an Assistant Professor of Practice, the successful candidate will have faculty responsibilities that foster the expectation that s/he stays current in the industry. Required qualifications include experience working in television and an earned Master’s degree in Communication or a closely related field. Preference will be given to individuals who have previously taught television at the college or high school level.

The successful applicant will be able to teach the following courses:

• Studio Production;

• Field Production;

• Television Directing;

• Applied Television;

• Foundations of Television and Radio (to be co-taught with the GM of the university radio station);

• Other courses as discussed and agreed upon.

The Assistant Professor of Practice will teach and mentor students while overseeing operations of the television station, including, but not limited to, pre-production, production, post-production, live sports/event production, studio/station upkeep and repairs–and administrative duties, including budgeting and overseeing a television student management team, with which s/he will closely work.

Bringing special expertise to the department, the successful candidate will be expected to maintain an applied scholarship agenda. Some examples may include supervising and mentoring student projects, developing new expertise in practices and processes, and consulting. More traditional scholarship, such as conference presentations and publications are also acceptable in this position. Service to the department (standard activities and others as appropriate) and to the university/community is expected.

Some weekends and evenings may be required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach Communication-related courses, such as: Studio Production, Field Production, Television Directing, Applied Television, Foundations of Television and Radio.
• Maintain a research agenda - field research acceptable
• Provide service to the department, university, city, and/or discipline
• Remain current in the industry
• Teach and mentor students while overseeing operations of the television stations, including but not limited to, pre-production, production, post-production, live sports/event production, studio/station upkeep and repairsand administrative duties, including budgeting and overseeing a television student management team

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree required
• Previous experience teaching television at the college or high school level preferred
• Some weekends and evenings may be required

BENEFITS

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Free Parking
• Tuition Discount