Position Information
Position Information
Position Number 175120 Working Title Assistant Professor of Journalism and Digital Communication Job Title Assistant Professor Job Type Full-Time Department Communication Job Purpose
Position is needed to teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in communication, digital communication and journalism, including reporting, editing, news layout and design, online news reporting, data visualization and/or visual communication; advise the digital and print student newspaper and coordinate content with other student media outlets; ability to use and teach the use of Associated Press style and Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Photoshop, and Bridge; and be committed to the continued improvement of teaching using research-based practices. Willingness to teach online is required. Excellent writing skills, a commitment to the Society for Professional Journalists Code of Ethics, and an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a free press in democratic society required. Teaching load is 4/4, including one (3 hour) course reduction for both the Fall and Spring semesters for student media advising, and committee assignments.
Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Essential Functions
Teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in communication, digital communication and journalism, including reporting, editing, news layout and design, online news reporting, data visualization and/or visual communication; advise the digital and print student newspaper and coordinate content with other student media outlets; ability to use and teach the use of Associated Press style and Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Photoshop, and Bridge; and be committed to the continued improvement of teaching using research-based practices. Willingness to teach online is required. Excellent writing skills, a commitment to the Society for Professional Journalists Code of Ethics, and an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a free press in democratic society required. Teaching load is 4/4, including one (3 hour) course reduction for both the Fall and Spring semesters for student media advising, and committee assignments.
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in communication, mass communication, or a related field with an emphasis in journalism required; ability to teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in communication, digital communication and journalism, including reporting, editing, news layout and design, online news reporting, data visualization and/or visual communication; advise the digital and print student newspaper and coordinate content with other student media outlets; ability to use and teach the use of Associated Press style and Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Photoshop, and Bridge; and be committed to the continued improvement of teaching using research-based practices. Willingness to teach online is required. Excellent writing skills, a commitment to the Society for Professional Journalists Code of Ethics, and an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a free press in democratic society required.
Preferred Qualifications
Teaching experience and/or professional experience in journalism is preferred. Teachable knowledge of website building applications, HTML, and/or CSS preferred. Research or interest area in social media and/or digital media preferred. Candidates with research or teaching interest in artificial intelligence applications are preferred.
Compensation And Benefits
Salary Commensurate with education and experience. Full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position to begin August 1, 2025 Benefits Information
The University offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of one (1) sick leave day per month and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits. Deferred income and benefits over 12 months.
Posting Details
Posting Date 10/22/2024 Screening Date 01/15/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must apply online at
www.tntech.edu/jobs and will be required to upload a cover letter that addresses their teaching philosophy, their understanding of the Society of Professional Journalists Code of Ethics, ability to meet essential functions and qualifications of the position, and research interests; curriculum vitae; copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official transcripts for all degrees conferred required upon hire), and names and email addresses of three individuals who can attest to effectiveness in teaching and potential for research. If selected for interview, references will be contacted via email to provide a reference letter. Applicants should also include student evaluations and teaching portfolio, if available. Submission of materials is the applicant’s responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Transcripts
Optional Documents
- Transcripts 2
- Student/Teaching Evaluations
- Teaching Portfolio
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a Ph.D. in communication, mass communication, or a related field with an emphasis in journalism?
- * How did you hear about this job opportunity? (Open Ended Question)