Saint Leo University
Instructor/Assistant/Associate Professor of Multimedia Management
Saint Leo University is one of the largest and most innovative Catholic universities in the United States. A leading provider of higher education to the military and a leader in online higher education, Saint Leo enrolls more than 16,000 students at the traditional University Campus (main campus), through the Center for Online Learning, and at 19 regional centers in seven states.
The Department of Communication and Marketing is seeking qualified candidates for a nine (9) month, full-time, tenure-track, faculty position to teach multimedia management courses at our main campus in Saint Leo, Florida. The Multimedia Management is a new program and we seek a highly motivated faculty member who is capable of keeping current with emerging applications and technologies. The faculty member must have working knowledge of industry-standard operating systems, software, and hardware and be able effectively teach multimedia courses to an undergraduate audience.
For additional information and application instructions, please visit: https://www.saintleo.jobs/postings/10883
Saint Leo University is an equal opportunity employer. Catholics, women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
University of Miami
The School of Communication at the University of Miami welcomes applications for a five-month Visiting Assistant/Associate Professor to serve as Visiting Knight Chair beginning on June 17, 2013 for its Knight Center for International Media.
The successful candidate will work with undergraduate and graduate students and faculty at the University and at partner schools across South Africa on a documentary multimedia project. The successful candidate will engage in guest lectures, discussions, seminars, workshops, and other interaction with the School’s graduate students and faculty, and participate in similar projects of the Knight Center.
Candidates should have Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of experience in multimedia journalism. Familiarity with communication research is desired, but not required.
The following areas will be emphasized when evaluating candidates:
- Experience in international reporting, or authoring scholarly publications on issues related to the role of communication in promoting social justice, advancing human dignity, and implementing civil rights;
- Expertise in one or more aspects of multimedia reportage, including video, audio, photojournalism, information graphics, data visualization, design, social media, mobile media, analytics, SEO and coding;
- International teaching, research or service experiences;
- Evidence of success in managing team journalism initiatives;
The position will be housed at the University’s Coral Gables campus but will also include field work in South Africa.
The University of Miami School of Communication is founded in the fundamental values of freedom of speech, press and belief, and is constantly moving forward with a visionary purpose. The University is a private research university with more than 15,000 students from around the world.
The Knight Center for International Media in the School of Communication at UM focuses on innovative forms of journalism and communication, particularly those using digital technologies and measuring impact, to catalyze sustainable positive change in the lives of people and community, locally and globally.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages applicants from minority candidates and women.
Deadline for applications is Friday, March 1, 2013. For more information, contact Knight Chair in Visual Journalism, Rich Beckman, at rbeckman@miami.edu, and Interim Director of the Knight Center, Jyotika Ramaprasad, at jyotika@miami.edu.
Submit letter of application and resume electronically to:
Lauren Janetos, Project Manager
Knight Center for International Media
ljanetos@miami.edu
Flagler College
Assistant Professor of Communication
The Department of Communication at Flagler College invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 2013. The department has 400 undergraduate majors and offers a convergence core with tracks in public relations, journalism, media production, and cinema and media studies. Candidates must hold at least a Master’s degree in Public Relations/Strategic Communication or related field of Communication; a Ph.D. is preferred. Professional experience is required. APR certification or PRSA Fellow preferred. Salary and benefits are commensurate with academic and professional experience.
Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and evidence of scholarly work that will help build a program of national excellence in Strategic Communication. Preference will be given to candidates who can teach the following courses: Introduction to Strategic Communication, Writing for Strategic Communication, and Strategies and Campaigns in Strategic Communication. Other responsibilities include advising and mentoring students in either the PRSSA Chapter or the student run PR firm, supporting the first year program, committee service, and ongoing professional development.
Flagler College is a private independent undergraduate college with an enrollment of 2,500 students. The College is located in historic St. Augustine, Florida, 35 miles south of Jacksonville and 55 miles north of Daytona Beach. Applicants should send an application letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, unofficial copies of transcripts, and three letters of reference to Dr. Alan Woolfolk, Dean of the Faculty, Flagler College, through the Flagler College online employment application.
Completed applications must be received by March 1.
Florida International University
Florida International University is a comprehensive university offering 340 majors in 188 degree programs in 23 colleges and schools, with innovative bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs across all disciplines including medicine, public health, law, journalism, hospitality, and architecture. FIU is Carnegie-designated as both a research university with high research activity and a community-engaged university. Located in the heart of the dynamic south Florida urban region, our multiple campuses serve over 50,000 students, placing FIU among the ten largest universities in the nation. Our annual research expenditures in excess of $100 million and our deep commitment to engagement have made FIU the go-to solutions center for issues ranging from local to global. FIU leads the nation in granting bachelor’s degrees, including in the STEM fields, to minority students and is first in awarding STEM master’s degrees to Hispanics. Our students, faculty, and staff reflect Miami’s diverse population, earning FIU the designation of Hispanic-Serving Institution. At FIU, we are proud to be ‘Worlds Ahead’! For more information about FIU, visit fiu.edu.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
THE POSITION: Assistant Professor of Public Relations, School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Florida International University (FIU) invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Public Relations in the Department of Advertising and Public Relations, within the School of Journalism and Mass Communication. This is a nine-month, tenure-earning academic appointment, scheduled to begin August 2013.
Requirements and responsibilities:
We seek a candidate with a strong professional background in public relations, as well as a track record of scholarly research, publishing and/or creative production. Though a terminal degree is expected, a candidate with a Master’s degree, previous teaching experience and significant professional experience in public relations will be considered. Candidates should have experience with global communication, campaigns, integrated communication, and metrics and evaluation, with an emphasis on new media technologies. They should be up-to-date on digital and social media and have strong design skills. Candidates will teach an array of courses in our undergraduate programs (Public Relations, Advertising and Digital Media Studies), as well as our Global Strategic Communication Master’s program.
Successful candidates will have proven ability to educate students in a diverse environment, in a school that offers undergraduate majors in Journalism, Advertising, Broadcast Media, Digital Media, and Public Relations; as well as graduate tracks in Global Strategic Communications and Spanish-language Journalism. This position requires teaching upper-division undergraduate courses, and the opportunity to teach graduate courses.
Upon hiring, the successful candidate will be required to develop a research agenda and/or significant professional and creative activities consistent with the expectations for a tenure-earning faculty member. This person will also be expected to participate in the life of a very dynamic department and school, contributing to service activities such as curriculum development, student mentoring and other academic activities.
Qualifications:
A terminal degree (Ph.D. or M.F.A) is expected. At a minimum, candidates must have a Master’s degree and significant professional experience in public relations.
HOW TO APPLY:
Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made. Position start date is August 2013. Application materials should include a letter addressing how the candidate’s experiences match the position requirements, curriculum vitae, and the contact information for at least three references. Using Mozilla Firefox please go to the web site: http://jobsearch.fiu.edu, using keyword “Public” and posted “Anytime.” For more information on the application process contact Meira Langsam at (305) 919-5674 (langsamm@fiu.edu).
FIU AND THE SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION:
Founded in 1965, Florida International University (FIU) is one of Florida’s 11 state universities and Miami’s first and only four-year public research university. The University is ranked by the Carnegie Classification System as Research University-High Research Activity. The University is currently accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. FIU is located in the vibrant and diverse urban center of Miami, Florida. Florida is a national leader in the artistic disciplines. It ranks third nationally in number of artists, actors, and fine artists, in the workforce and fourth in number of architects, designers, photographers, musicians, dancers, and singers. Miami hosts internationally acclaimed cultural events throughout the year, including Art Basel, The Hispanic Theatre Festival, and Design Miami. The city is also home to FIU’s own Frost and Wolfsonian Museums, the Miami Art Museum, the New World Symphony Orchestra, the Florida Grand Opera, and the Miami City Ballet.
Located on FIU’s Biscayne Bay Campus the School of Journalism and Mass Communication (SJMC) parallels and anticipates the transformation of the communications landscape. From multimedia labs to study abroad programs and global learning initiatives to unique and innovative media partnerships, students are prepared to become digital and global communicators.
The SJMC (http://journalism.fiu.edu/) is increasingly recognized as a leading school of communications in the region, graduating award-winning communicators who have garnered such top industry awards as Pulitzer Prizes, Clios, Silver Anvils, Emmys and Addys, while building on a strong foundation of language and multimedia skills, and writing excellence. SJMC produces broadly-educated, critical thinkers, who understand, decipher, and interpret global and multicultural issues in the fields of journalism and mass communication. Upon graduation, students are equipped with a diverse portfolio of professional work and the confidence to compete for any number of jobs ranging from editors, reporters, photojournalists, researchers, copywriters, publicists, communication specialists, lobbyists, and video bloggers serving public, private and non-profit organizations around the world.
The School of Journalism and Mass Communication at FIU offers more than 40 undergraduate and graduate courses focused on providing skills and aptitudes to succeed in today’s expanding world of media, including web-based, interactive and digital communications through rapidly evolving, highly technical and field-specialized content. Teaching methods blend traditional best practices and ethical foundations with relevant skills and hands-on experiences needed to produce global communicators and media revolutionaries in the 21st century. SJMC is at the forefront of pioneering programs.
FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and is an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer.
Florida International University
Florida International University is a comprehensive university offering 340 majors in 188 degree programs in 23 colleges and schools, with innovative bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs across all disciplines including medicine, public health, law, journalism, hospitality, and architecture. FIU is Carnegie-designated as both a research university with high research activity and a community-engaged university. Located in the heart of the dynamic south Florida urban region, our multiple campuses serve over 50,000 students, placing FIU among the ten largest universities in the nation. Our annual research expenditures in excess of $100 million and our deep commitment to engagement have made FIU the go-to solutions center for issues ranging from local to global. FIU leads the nation in granting bachelor’s degrees, including in the STEM fields, to minority students and is first in awarding STEM master’s degrees to Hispanics. Our students, faculty, and staff reflect Miami’s diverse population, earning FIU the designation of Hispanic-Serving Institution. At FIU, we are proud to be ‘Worlds Ahead’! For more information about FIU, visit fiu.edu.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
THE POSITION: Assistant Professor of Broadcast and Digital Media, School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Florida International University (FIU) invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Broadcasting and Digital Media in the Department of Journalism and Broadcasting, within the School of Journalism and Mass Communication. This is a nine-month, tenure-earning academic appointment, scheduled to begin August 2013.
Requirements and responsibilities:
We seek a candidate with proven ability to educate students in a diverse environment, in a school that offers undergraduate majors in Journalism, Advertising, Broadcast Media, Digital Media, and Public Relations; as well as graduate tracks in Global Strategic Communications and Spanish-language Journalism. This position requires teaching upper-division courses mainly within the Broadcast Media and Digital Media majors, and the opportunity to teach graduate courses. The successful candidate must be able to work in field, studio, and online media environments. Experience with video, audio, lighting, and editing equipment and software is required. The department is particularly interested in teaching students in all majors to tell stories across media platforms. Professional media experience is highly desirable.
Upon hiring, the successful candidate will be required to develop a research agenda and/or significant professional and creative activities consistent with the expectations for a tenure-earning faculty member. This person will also be expected to participate in the life of a very dynamic department and school, contributing to service activities such as curriculum development, student mentoring and other academic activities.
Qualifications:
A Ph.D. is expected. At a minimum, candidates must have a Master’s degree and significant professional experience in broadcast and multimedia production.
HOW TO APPLY:
Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made. Position start date is August 2013. Application materials should include a letter addressing how the candidate’s experiences match the position requirements, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research philosophy, and the contact information for at least three references in a single pdf file. Using Mozilla Firefox please go to the web site: http://jobsearch.fiu.edu, using keyword “Broadcast” and posted “Anytime.” For more information on the application process please contact Meira Langsam at (305) 919-5674 (langsamm@fiu.edu).
FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and is an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer.
FIU AND THE SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION:
Founded in 1965, Florida International University (FIU) is one of Florida’s 11 state universities and Miami’s first and only four-year public research university. The University is ranked by the Carnegie Classification System as Research University-High Research Activity. The University is currently accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. FIU is located in the vibrant and diverse urban center of Miami, Florida. Florida is a national leader in the artistic disciplines. It ranks third nationally in number of artists, actors, and fine artists, in the workforce and fourth in number of architects, designers, photographers, musicians, dancers, and singers. Miami hosts internationally acclaimed cultural events throughout the year, including Art Basel, The Hispanic Theatre Festival, and Design Miami. The city is also home to FIU’s own Frost and Wolfsonian Museums, the Miami Art Museum, the New World Symphony Orchestra, the Florida Grand Opera, and the Miami City Ballet.
Located on FIU’s Biscayne Bay Campus the School of Journalism and Mass Communication (SJMC) parallels and anticipates the transformation of the communications landscape. From multimedia labs to study abroad programs and global learning initiatives to unique and innovative media partnerships, students are prepared to become digital and global communicators.
The SJMC (http://journalism.fiu.edu/) is increasingly recognized as a leading school of communications in the region, graduating award-winning communicators who have garnered such top industry awards as Pulitzer Prizes, Clios, Silver Anvils, Emmys and Addys, while building on a strong foundation of language and multimedia skills, and writing excellence. SJMC produces broadly-educated, critical thinkers, who understand, decipher, and interpret global and multicultural issues in the fields of journalism and mass communication. Upon graduation, students are equipped with a diverse portfolio of professional work and the confidence to compete for any number of jobs ranging from editors, reporters, photojournalists, researchers, copywriters, publicists, communication specialists, lobbyists, and video bloggers serving public, private and non-profit organizations around the world.
The School of Journalism and Mass Communication at FIU offers more than 40 undergraduate and graduate courses focused on providing skills and aptitudes to succeed in today’s expanding world of media, including web-based, interactive and digital communications through rapidly evolving, highly technical and field-specialized content. Teaching methods blend traditional best practices and ethical foundations with relevant skills and hands-on experiences needed to produce global communicators and media revolutionaries in the 21st century. SJMC is at the forefront of pioneering programs.
FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action Employer.
University of South Florida
Advertising Professor. The University of South Florida School of Mass Communications seeks a forward-thinking colleague to help grow our advertising program. We invite applications for a full-time tenure-earning assistant or associate professor in advertising at the USF Tampa campus beginning in August 2013. The salary for this nine-month position is competitive and negotiable, to be determined by experience, education, and status in the scholarly and professional community.
Minimum Qualifications. An appropriate doctoral degree is required, as is professional advertising experience, and the ability to teach courses in the school’s strategic communication management graduate program, as well as its undergraduate advertising sequence. Scholarly research and publication are required, as are student advising and service to the department, university, and profession. The position requires evidence of excellence in teaching, research, and service.
Preferred Qualifications. Candidates with an established research agenda, experience supervising graduate student research, and knowledge of graduate program development are preferred. Candidates who specialize in digital media planning or other new media technology are particularly desirable.
Application Process. Applications must be received by January 25, 2013. To apply, access the “faculty” section of this site [http://employment.usf.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp] and attach a letter describing teaching, research, service, and professional credentials with a vita and the names and addresses of three references, and other materials as requested. Address inquiries to Chair, Advertising Professor Search Committee, School of Mass Communications, University of South Florida, CIS 1040, 4202 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33620-7800. According to Florida law, applications and meetings regarding them are open to the public. For ADA accommodations, please contact Andrew Mason at (813) 974-9348 or asmason@usf.edu at least five working days prior to need. USF is an Equal Opportunity Institution.
University of South Florida
Journalism Instructor Positions: The University of South Florida School of Mass Communications seeks applications for two non-tenure-track instructor positions at the USF Tampa campus with expertise in print and digital journalism to teach in our multimedia journalism and production sequence. Starting date for the positions is August 2013. They are nine-month positions, salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Duties will include teaching some of the following undergraduate courses in print and digital journalism: introduction to mass communications; beginning reporting; magazine and feature writing; advanced reporting; photojournalism; and/or public affairs reporting. Student advising and service to the profession are also required. The position requires evidence of, or potential for, excellence in teaching and service.
Minimum Qualifications: A master’s degree earned in journalism, mass communications, broadcasting or appropriate related fields. A minimum of five years of recent professional experience in print newspapers, magazines and/or online news media is preferred, with national publication experience a plus. The ideal candidate should have higher-education teaching experience and a strong knowledge of producing quality digital journalism across multiple platforms, as well as experience blogging and knowledge of the use of social media to deliver news.
Application Process: Applications must be received by January 31, 2013. To apply, access the “faculty” section of this site [https://employment.usf.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp] and attach a letter describing teaching, service and professional credentials with a vita and the names and contact information of three references, and other materials as requested. According to Florida law, applications and meetings regarding them are open to the public.
The University of South Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Institution.
University of South Florida
Public Relations Instructor Position. The University of South Florida School of Mass Communications invites applications for a full-time non-tenure-earning instructor position in public relations at the USF Tampa campus beginning in August 2013. This is a nine-month position. The salary is negotiable, to be determined by experience and education. The position is contingent on final funding approval.
Minimum Qualifications for Instructor. An appropriate master’s degree is required as is significant professional design and public relations experience and the ability to teach undergraduate public relations courses, including public relations design and visual communication, public relations writing, and public relations principles. Service to the profession is required, as are student advising and service as a faculty adviser to a student organization. The position requires evidence of, or potential for, excellence in teaching and service. Applicants must have master’s degrees completed by August 7, 2013 to be considered for employment.
Application Process. Applications must be received by January 25, 2013. To apply, please visit https://employment.usf.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp and attach a cover letter and CV and provide names and contact information for three references. According to Florida law, applications and meetings regarding them are open to the public. For ADA accommodations, please call 813-974-6784 at least five working days prior to need. USF is an AA/EA/EO institution.
