| Posting Number | F1500153 |
|---|---|
| Job Title | Assistant Professor of Mass Communication (Multimedia Journalism) |
| Position Number | F10221 |
| Salary | Commensurate with experience |
| FLSA | Exempt |
| Employment Status | Full Time 9 Mos Regular |
| Appointment Type | Full-time Tenure Track |
| General Description | The University of Montevallo’s College of Fine Arts invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in Mass Communication to teach undergraduate multimedia journalism courses, including (but not limited to): Newswriting and reporting for digital, print, broadcast and emerging platforms; Digital content production for websites and social media; Associated Press style and copy editing; Layout and design for digital and print publications; Shooting and editing video for digital and broadcast platforms; and Public relations writing. |
| Essential Job Duties | This position requires: Clear evidence of effective teaching and an established ability to engage with students at all levels through a variety of pedagogical methods.Clear evidence of the ability to engage students in collaborative and creative storytelling.Scholarly and creative productivity that support the experiential portfolio in the Mass Communication program.Participation in academic advising, recruitment and retention initiatives, service, and committee work, specifically to assist in growing the program. |
| Additional Duties | |
| Education and Experience | Ph.D. or M.F.A. in journalism or mass communication. ABD candidates will be considered.Professional experience working as a journalist. |
| Preferred Education and Experience | Professional experience in public relations and/or social media administration |
| Licenses, Certification or Registrations | N/A |
| Number of Vacancies | |
| Desired Start Date | |
| Open Date | 10/01/2026 |
| Close Date | 11/15/2026 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Materials to be submitted include a current curriculum vitae, list of references, teaching philosophy statement, examples of teaching effectiveness (e.g., course evaluations or peer observations), and examples of professionally published writing and media content. |
| Additional Information | |
| Additional Statement | The University of Montevallo does not discriminate against job applicants based on their national origin or citizenship or immigration status. Because of the costs associated with visa sponsorship/transfer, the University typically will not sponsor applicants for a work visa or transfer of an existing visa. No commitment for visa assistance and/or sponsorship can be made until a thorough search is conducted, including a proper and methodical review of all applicants. |
| EEO Statement | UM is an Equal Opportunity Institution. |
| Quick Link | https://jobs.montevallo.edu/postings/10553 |
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