Assistant Professor of Multimedia Journalism

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Position Summary:
Florida Atlantic University’s School of Communication and Multimedia Studies seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Multimedia Journalism. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Journalism, Strategic Communication, Mass Communication, or a related field; additional practical, professional experience preferred. Applicants should be familiar with the online integration of multimedia platforms across the newsroom and the accelerating migration of news feeds to social media, online news magazines, etc. Given the diverse population in the South Florida community and in our student body, faculty who can contribute to multicultural communication courses and initiatives are exceptionally valued. Students at FAU launched The Paradigm Press , the first Black newspaper at a non-HBCU. Students also have the opportunity to participate in the University’s student run newspaper, The University Press, as well as OWL TV and OWL Radio.

We are accepting applicants from a broad spectrum of journalism candidates with a solid history of teaching and research, as well as practical experience in their respective areas. The new faculty member may be asked to teach courses such as Introduction to Multimedia Studies, Multimedia Journalism, US Journalism, News Media Ethics, or Public and Community Relations, or to develop courses in his or her specialty area. The teaching load is five courses per year (a 3/2 or 2/3 load).

FAU is committed to engaged teaching, research, and service, with a university commitment to move toward Research Intensive status. The position start date is August 2022.

Taught by a highly experienced faculty of media scholars and journalists from media outlets covering Southeast Florida along the Miami to Palm Beach corridor, FAU’s undergraduate multimedia journalism program integrates cutting-edge skills transfer with deeply researched analyses of the challenges facing journalism in the modern media environment. FAU is home to world-class research institutes, such as the Gumbo Limbo Environmental Center, Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience, the Florida Center for Environmental Studies and we are also approximately one-hour from the National Hurricane Center in Miami. Our faculty are active in initiatives in the College, University and in engagement efforts with the community. Several of our faculty serve as associates for the Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program, on the Peace, Justice, and Human Rights university-level initiative, and on the Executive Committee of the University Leadership Minor.

The primary assignment for the position is on FAU’s main campus in Boca Raton located two miles from the Atlantic Ocean, within short drives of Ft. Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, and 45 miles from Miami. We are located in the heart of the 100-mile long South Florida metro region, home to a vibrant, multicultural media industry that includes the headquarters of Telemundo, numerous daily newspapers and TV affiliates, and dozens of local media outlets. The main campus is home to approximately 25,000 of the university’s 30,000 students.

We particularly encourage applicants with backgrounds and perspectives that are underrepresented in higher education, who can demonstrate excellence and leadership in research and teaching, towards an equitable culture and diverse scholarly environment.

US News and World Report measures FAU’s “diversity index” to be among the highest in the nation. It is also designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the United States Department of Education, and a “Military Friendly” School by Victory Media. [FWIW, Victory Media appears to be a scam, with its rankings paid for: https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/10/20/ftc-settlement-says-rankings-military-friendly-colleges-were-deceptive-promotions]

Further information about our School and its programs can be found on our website ( www.fau.edu/scms ).

Minimum Qualifications:
PhD from an accredited institution in journalism, mass communication, communication studies, or a related field at the time of appointment required.

Two or more years of full-time professional media experience, teaching experience at the university level, and/or success in receiving external research grants are preferred.

Salary:
Commensurate with Experience

College or Department:
College of Arts & Letters

Location:
Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:
NA

Application Deadline:
2021-12-01-08:00

Special Instructions to Applicant:
This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.

This position is subject to funding.

Review of applicant materials will begin on December 1, 2021.

Please direct questions to the search committee chair, Dr. Aaron Veenstra, at [email protected].

Required Documents:
FAU’s Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.

PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into one attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.

When completing the online application, please upload all required documentation noted here: (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) contact information for three academic references, (4) scholarly writing sample of less than 25 pages (publications preferred), (5) unofficial transcripts from most recent degree/program scanned into an electronic format.

Transcripts:
The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution is required for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment.

Background Screening:
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check is required for the candidate selected for this position.

Accommodations:
Individuals requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711