The University of Tennessee at Martin

Posted on March 15, 2024 

Department of Mass Media and Strategic Communication

Assistant Professor of Media Design/Multimedia Journalism

Tenure-Track

The Department of Mass Media and Strategic Communication at The University of Tennessee at Martin has an opening for a full-time tenure-track assistant professor beginning August 1, 2024. The department is seeking candidates with the ability to teach a variety of undergraduate courses in media design (print, digital, web, and mobile) and/or multimedia journalism.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. in communication, strategic communication, digital media, visual communication, mass communication, or related field is required. An MFA with an emphasis in graphic design, digital content production, or web design would also be considered. Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud applications is required. Relevant professional experience in the field is desired. Salary is negotiable.

How to Apply

Interested individuals should apply online at this link:

https://www.utm.edu/offices-and-services/human-resources/employment-opportunities.php

Applicants must apply online and attach:

  • Letter of application
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Three letters of reference
  • Unofficial graduate transcripts. Official transcripts will be required prior to the appointment.
  • Statement of teaching philosophy
  • Copies of teaching evaluations including questions, from previous teaching experience, if available.

Any questions may be submitted to Dr. Tracy Rutledge, Search Committee Chair, at .

The department will begin a review of applications on March 20, 2024.  The search will continue until the position is filled.

About the Department of Mass Media and Strategic Communication

The Department of Mass Media and Strategic Communication offers a degree program focused on preparing students to be effective communicators, storytellers, writers, photographers, videographers, audio producers, multimedia editors, and designers. Students gain a broad foundation in mass media and strategic communication and develop specialized skills in one of four concentrations:

  • Broadcast and Multimedia Production
  • Journalism and Digital Communication
  • Media Design and Digital Content Production
  • Strategic Communication and Public Relations

About the University

The University of Tennessee at Martin is a primary regional university in the University of Tennessee System that includes the main campus and five regional centers located throughout West Tennessee.

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

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