Utah State University

Professional Practice Assistant Professor, Journalism/Communication (Electronic Emphasis)

Requisition ID: 2024-7405

# of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Logan

Category: Faculty

Position Type: Benefited Full-Time

Job Classification: Faculty

College: College of Humanities & Social Sci

Department: Journalism & Communication

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits

Overview

Utah State University (USU) invites applications for the Position of Professional Practice Assistant Professor in The Department of Journalism and Communication (JCOM). This non-tenure track, full-time, academic-year (nine-month) faculty position is teaching face-to-face classes up to five days a week at the USU Main Campus in Logan. We are looking for a candidate who is dedicated and motivated to support our award-winning broadcast journalism program. We’re looking for candidates who have experience in television news, video production, and proven visual storytelling abilities. Teaching areas may include audio, photo, video gathering and editing, writing for television news, and producing weekly newscasts.

A typical teaching load for teaching faculty in the department is four courses per semester. The start date is anticipated to be August 2024.

Responsibilities

The Professional Practice position will report to the JCOM Department Head. He/she will teach courses in broadcast/video production not limited to Multimedia Bootcamp, Writing for Electronic Media, Advanced News Gathering, Video, and Documentary courses.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master’s degree or higher in journalism, mass communication, or video production at the time of appointment
  • Minimum of three (3) years as a photojournalist, reporter/anchor, producer, multimedia journalist, radio, or a video production role
  • Knowledge and ability to run cameras in manual settings
  • Strong leadership/interpersonal skills while having a strong classroom management style
  • Professional portfolio that demonstrates applicable skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of Adobe Suite, especially Adobe Premiere
  • Ability to contribute to other areas of emphasis in the JCOM Department, including Print, Public Relations and Social Media.
  • PhD in Journalism, Communications, or related field.

Required Documents

Review of applications begins February 2, 2024 and continues until the position is filled. Along with the online application, please attach:

  • CV (to be uploaded to the applicant profile).
  • A cover letter that speaks to your effectiveness as a teacher (to be copied and pasted into a fillable field within the application).
  • The names and email addresses of three references (your references will be sent an email from USU asking them to upload a letter of recommendation if your candidacy advances to the next level).

Additional materials may be requested of candidates who advance to the next level.

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits.

ADA

Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.

University Highlights

The Department of Journalism and Communications at Utah State University is a professionally focused program that prepares graduates for careers in Print, Social Media, Broadcast, and Public Relations. Faculty in the program are located at the main campus in Logan as well as at location USU Eastern in Price. For more information on the department, see our website: https://chass.usu.edu/journalism.

All faculty are part of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, which plays an instrumental role in teaching critical thinking, knowledge-building skills and the ability to pose meaningful questions that advance understanding and knowledge. Students in our college confront the great questions and controversies, learn about the forces that have shaped our world, and develop the skills to tackle its most pressing challenges. Our graduates are creative problem-solvers with a passion for making a difference. The education they receive here prepares them to address the problems of today and to succeed wherever their career path takes them tomorrow.

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant and space-grant university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion. USU serves approximately 27,500 students throughout the state at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online has served students from all 50 states and 55 countries for over 25 years, and USU Extension provides outreach and service to all counties in Utah.

As a land-grant university, USU engages communities and empowers people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. As an R1 research institution, USU provides a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price. Washington Monthly has consistently ranked USU in the top 10 among public universities for contribution to social mobility, research, and public service.

Utah State is committed to cultivating a https://www.usu.edu/dei/ where different perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. https://www.usu.edu/about/ about USU.

The university provides a https://www.usu.edu/policies/385/385_Procedures_for_DCA.cfm to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or .

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/utah#state-rankings for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, https://www.loganutah.org/, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area https://milkeninstitute.org/sites/default/files/2022-03/Best-Performing%20Cities%20US%202022.pdf in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation.

*updated 7/2023

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4944418

Notice of Non-discrimination

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies: Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, , Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

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Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, Ut 84322

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Utah Tech University

Assistant Professor of Communication – Digital Media emphasis

SALARY

$54,000+

LOCATION

St. George, UT

JOB TYPE

Full-Time Faculty

JOB NUMBER

24FAC860-2

DIVISION

College of Humanities & Social Sciences

DEPARTMENT

Communication

OPENING DATE

01/09/2024

CLOSING DATE

Continuous

Position Announcement

The Communication Department at Utah Tech University in St. George, Utah, invites applicants for a full-time tenure-track Digital Media production faculty position, with an emphasis in visual production, to begin the Fall 2024 semester. The successful candidate will bring expertise in one or more related fields, including videography, broadcasting, and social media. Special consideration will be given to those with sports broadcasting/journalism experience. Teaching responsibilities include live and streaming video production, social media production and analytics, media tools in the Adobe suite, and other media courses related to the successful candidate’s specialty. Additionally, the successful candidate will be expected to teach occasional introductory or core courses within the Communication Department, preferably within Media Studies program curriculum. All UT full-time faculty are hired on a 30-credit load, but tenure track faculty receive six credits of release each academic year to allow for service and scholarship/creative work responsibilities. As a result, tenure track faculty at UT teach a 4/4 teaching load. While the primary consideration for tenure at UT is currently teaching, being engaged in scholarship and/or creative work and in service are components of tenure and promotion.

UT is establishing itself as a regional, comprehensive university with an “open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic” mission. The humanities and social sciences are viewed as centerpieces of the “human-centered approach to problem-solving” approach that we are using to operationalize our polytechnic vision. UT’s Communication Department plays an important role in fulfilling that mission. More information about the department, faculty, and its degree offerings can be found online at https://communication.utahtech.edu. More information about Utah Tech can be found at https://utahtech.edu.

Responsibilities

  • Teach 24 credit hours per academic year (with potential for overload or summer teaching) within the Communication Department curriculum, usually assigned as 12 credit hours per academic semester.
  • Course assignments include teaching visual production, broadcasting, social media, and other media courses related to the successful candidate’s specialty. Additional course assignments within the Communication Department may include Media Law and Ethics, Media Analysis and Critique, Media and Pop Culture, or Senior Capstone.
  • Assist in the continuing growth of the Communication Department and the Media Studies program, with the ability and willingness to adapt courses to effectively utilize existing and developing instructional technology.
  • Perform defined campus-wide faculty duties, including holding office hours, attendance at department and division meetings, and service on committees, with adherence to department, college, and university policies and procedures, as outlined in state and University policy.
  • Consult with department colleagues, chair, and college dean in proposing and creating new curriculum.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the department chair and/or college dean.
  • Be engaged in scholarship and/or creative work that is appropriate to a teaching university (work that involves students and/or informs the candidate’s teaching is especially valued).

Qualifications

  • D. or MFA in Communication, Media Studies, Mass Communication, Film/Digital Media Production, or closely related field from an accredited university required. ABD will also be considered if degree will be completed by July 31, 2024.
  • A background in visual production, including social media, in professional arenas such as PR, marketing, journalism, film and/or education required; experience with media studies analytics with the ability to teach media effects and sports broadcasting preferred. Expertise in Premiere, Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator is necessary; TV directing and video animation experience is a plus.
  • Demonstrated ability in successful teaching and technology literacy, certified in online instruction, and/or willing to teach one or more courses online and/or in a blended format; finalists will be required to demonstrate competence through a teaching demonstration.
  • Ability to engage undergraduates in scholarship and creative activities, especially in ways that benefit the institution and surrounding community.
  • Eagerness and ability to engage with colleagues, staff, and administrators to develop ways to improve the educational experience of UT students, both within the Communication Department and other college programs.
  • A desire to be at a teaching university, and a willingness to support all students’ success.
  • Commitment to academic excellence, including utilizing computer-related technologies to enhance education methodology, and proficiency in curriculum design, program development, program evaluation, instruction, student guidance, and academic counseling.
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
  • An ongoing research or creative agenda that is appropriate to a comprehensive teaching university (scholarship of pedagogy, scholarship of discovery and creative work appropriate to the position are all welcome and valued, especially work that can inform teaching).

Supplemental Information

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time (9-month) tenure-track faculty position. Faculty service begins August 2024, with pay and benefits starting July 1, 2024. Annual salary of $54,000+, depending on qualifications and experience, with additional compensation available for optional summer/overload teaching. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, employee assistance and wellness programs, life, disability, retirement, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents. UT supports international tenure track faculty in securing the right to work legally in the US (typically H1-B visa petitions). Any support beyond the H1-B visa is considered on a case-by-case basis and is limited by available funds. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under “Benefits Summary” for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins February 12, 2024; position open until filled. Submit application materials (including resume contents and contact information for three professional references) and upload cover letter electronically. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office at (435) 652-7520.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of “active learning. active life” and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our university is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. Click here to learn more about the University.

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 12,000 students. We offer over 230 programs, including masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to Affirmative Action and within its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or the University’s non-discrimination policies:

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In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification.

Agency

Utah Tech University

Address

Human Resources

225 S. University Avenue

St. George, Utah, 84770

Phone

435-652-7520

435-879-4521

Website

http://humanresources.utahtech.edu