Assistant Professor - Multi-platform Journalism at University of Arkansas in Little Rock, Arkansas

Job Description:

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Type of Position:

Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Academic Term (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department:

School of Mass Communication

Department's Website:

https://ualr.edu/masscomm/

Summary of Job Duties:

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Mass Communication invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Multi-platform Journalism beginning August 16, 2021. We seek a teacher-scholar who will teach journalistic practices across multiple platforms such as web, video, print, mobile, and social media, and who will contribute to the research and community engagement mission of UA Little Rock by establishing a program of academic and creative scholarship.

The School of Mass Communication is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in its classes, its journalistic writing, and its productions. The ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competence in their professional and interpersonal engagement with students, staff, faculty, and members of the public. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institutional policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience

• A Doctoral degree in Mass Communication or a related field. ABDs will be considered and are encouraged to apply;


• Experience in teaching college classes;


• Experience in teaching online courses;


• Evidence of scholarship or scholarly potential.

Preferred Education and/or Experience

• Ability to teach core classes in the School of Mass Communication, in particular, MCOM 3310 Web Principles and Design.
  

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a rigorous program of academic research;


• Teach courses in our Media Production and Design emphasis;


• Advise and mentor students;


• Contribute to our MA program in Mass Communication;


• Participate in service to the University, community, and profession;


• Support community engagement activities at the school, college, and university levels;


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Evidence of Scholarship in the field of Mass Communication;


• Demonstrated ability to teach college-level classes in Media Production and Design;


• Ability to work with students from diverse, often non-traditional backgrounds;


• Ability to teach online classes at the undergraduate and graduate level;


• Practical experience in the field of mass communication a plus.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience"

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Other (see special instructions for details), Statement of Teaching Philosophy, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s), Writing Sample

Optional Documents:

Other (see special instructions for details)

Additional Information:

Please included access information for portfolio of relevant work.

Recruitment Contact Information:

Associate Dean College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences and Education Fine Arts 210 G (501) 916-6687; oxhoerschelm@ualr.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and actively seeks the candidacy of minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities. Under Arkansas law, all applications are subject to disclosure. Persons hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States.

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Balancing, Climbing, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting

Benefits Eligible:

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