The Department of Journalism and Media Studies in Rutgers University’s School of Communication and Information invites applications for an academic year (nine-month), three-year, renewable non-tenure track professional faculty position, with a specialization in multimedia production. We seek an experienced professional and innovative instructor of courses in digital media production, video or broadcast production, audio production/podcasting, or immersive media. Investigative journalism experience would be a plus. Opportunities to teach journalism skills courses involving writing, reporting, editing and design also exist. An annual allocation for job-related activity is provided. The appointment begins on September 1, 2024.
We seek a creative, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking colleague who can help prepare our 400 undergraduate majors, and students in our growing master’s track in Digital Media, for today’s rapidly-changing media fields. Applicants should have experience with camera setups, audio storytelling and production, video editing and lighting, and familiarity with professional broadcast production workflows.
We especially welcome applications from members of historically marginalized and underrepresented groups. Job Responsibilities Responsibilities of non-tenure track faculty members include teaching and service contributions in accordance with university policy. Non-tenure track faculty members typically teach four courses per semester, though there are opportunities for course reassignment, to pursue special projects, or other initiatives. Required Experience and EducationThe successful candidate will have a significant record of professional experience, and be able to demonstrate evidence of effective teaching. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; a master’s or other advanced degree is preferred. To ApplyReview of applications will begin on November 15, and continue until the position is filled. Candidates are asked to submit (1) a letter of application that articulates their fit with the position, (2) a CV/resume (3) three examples of relevant work, such as reels, documentaries, links to a portfolio, broadcast clips and/or audio pieces, and (4) the names and contact information for three references (no letters required at this time). Please submit applications at https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/212249.Questions should be directed to search committee co-chairs Professor John Pavlik, at jpavlik@comminfo.rutgers.edu, or Associate Professor of Professional Practice Mary D’Ambrosio, at mary.dambrosio@rutgers.edu.
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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Founded in 1766, Rutgers is the eighth largest university in the United States, with 9,000 faculty members in 175 academic departments; over 50,000 undergraduate students; and more than 20,000 graduate and professional students. Adjacent to New York and Pennsylvania, Rutgers is one of the most diverse universities in the nation, bringing together a community from various racial, ethnic, religious, national and cultural backgrounds. The Department of Journalism and Media Studies believes that it is our responsibility to have a faculty body that is representative of our state and our student body. We are currently in an exciting period of transformation and growth as we form a hub for data science across Rutgers University departments. The School of Communication and Information (SC&I) is a dynamic center of learning at the heart of the Rutgers-New Brunswick campus. Founded in 1982, SC&I research and teaching is delivered by three academic departments: Communication, Journalism and Media Studies, and Library and Information Science. Through five undergraduate majors and minors, three master’s degrees, and an interdisciplinary Ph.D. program, the school teaches over 8,000 students each year, of whom 2,500 are its own undergraduate, masters, and doctoral students. Geographically adjacent and closely connected to the world’s largest media and information hubs and supported by Rutgers’ vibrant scholarly community, SC&I embraces the university goals of promoting diversity throughout our networks and programs, and is committed to social engagement. For more information about the school see: http://comminfo.rutgers.eduFaculty in the Department of Journalism and Media Studies have doctoral and professional degrees in a variety of fields, including communication, journalism, mass communication, sociology, history, political science, anthropology and other areas. We study and practice the operation of media at local, national, and international levels, and our research methods range from humanistic to social scientific.