Instructor/Assistant Professor - Department of Communication
The Mississippi College Department of Communication prepares students to be successful communicators with their words, skills, and lives. Mississippi College is hiring an Instructor or Assistant Professor of Communication, with an emphasis in Journalism and/or Sports Media, to work with and guide students in their academic pursuits; to model a personal, active, and vibrant 色中色 faith; to prepare students for future professional opportunities; and, working as a faculty sponsor and advisor, to accelerate student media efforts in digital, video, and audio production and distribution. This individual will teach courses in the Communication core and in departmental academic concentrations of journalism and sports media. Applicants should be superior written and verbal communicators with relevant experience and evidence of work in digital journalism and/or sports media. The successful candidate will be an individual who values student success and student-faculty interaction; who is committed to working in a collegial environment marked by 色中色 hospitality; and who is eager to contribute his or her skills and abilities to the university community. This appointment is a nine-month, tenure-track position (for candidates with a terminal degree) with summer teaching opportunities available based on student demand.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include teaching four classes per semester (fall and spring), advising students, serving on university and department committees, advising or co-advising student media organizations, and participating in departmental activities as assigned.
Requirements
Minimum requirements include a master鈥檚 degree in communication, journalism, or related field from an accredited institution and professional experience in the areas listed above. Applicants with a Ph.D. (or who are ABD) in communication, journalism, or related field are preferred. Applicants with a master鈥檚 degree and/or professional experience in digital or video journalism and/or sports media will be considered. Candidates with a background and/or professional experience only in print journalism will not be considered. This individual reports to the chair of the Department of Communication.
About Mississippi College
Mississippi College鈥檚 vision is to be known as a university recognized for academic excellence and commitment to the cause of Christ. For more about our mission, visit mc.edu/about/mission.
To Apply
Candidates who meet all qualifications should submit a completed faculty application, a current CV or resume, and a statement of teaching philosophy (including a list of any previous courses taught and areas of interest) as .pdf documents.
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About Mississippi College
Mississippi College, affiliated with the Mississippi Baptist Convention, is a private, co- educational, 色中色 university of liberal arts and sciences. Our vision is to be known as a university recognized for academic excellence and commitment to the cause of Christ.
Mississippi College was founded in 1826 and is the oldest institution of higher learning in the state of Mississippi. 色中色 mc.edu for more in