Assistant Professor of Practice in Mass Communication (Houstonian) at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas

Job Description:

Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Practice in Mass Communication (Houstonian)

Requisition:

202400028F

Rank:

Assistant Professor of Practice

FLSA status:

Exempt

Hiring Salary:

Commensurate with education and experience.

Position Type:

Full-Time Non-Tenure Track

College:

College of Arts & Media

Department:

Dept of Mass Communication

Open Date:

03/20/2024

Quicklink:

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/38304

Contact Name:

Dr. Ryan Broussard

Title:

Dan Rather Communications Building
1804 Avenue J
Box 2207
Huntsville, TX 77341-2207

Contact Phone:

(936) 294-2598

Contact Email:

rxb055@shsu.edu

Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job:

The Department of Mass Communication at Sam Houston State University invites applications to the Assistant Professor of Practice position in journalism to guide future content creators and media professionals. The successful candidate will have a journalism background, along with the desire and ability to advise the award-winning Houstonian student publication and teach journalism courses in one or more of the following areas: news reporting, public affairs reporting, copy editing, and social and mobile reporting. The position begins Fall 2024.


With more than a century of history, The Houstonian has a long tradition of thorough reporting and innovative journalism. Extending that legacy could include developing and expanding newsletters, social media, and podcast publications as well as fostering collaboration with student radio and television newsrooms, journalism classes, and the growing Bearkat Student Media area. The ideal candidate has experience advising student media and/or running a digital-first newsroom and a desire to coach and guide enthusiastic student journalists.
The selected applicant will teach a 4/4 course load that would blend hands-on practicum courses coaching Houstonian students with existing journalism courses. The faculty member may also create and implement new courses that provide workforce readiness skills necessary in the current media landscape. As a Professor of Practice, the faculty member should expect to participate in departmental and university service and remain active in the field, reflecting such activity in teaching and student engagement.

Educational Requirements for the Position:

An MA in journalism or a closely related field.

Experience Required for the Position:

Experience advising student media at the undergraduate level.Clear potential for developing and teaching undergraduate journalism courses

Other Requirements for the Position:

Preferred QualificationsExperience managing professional journalists.Experience developing and teaching undergraduate journalism courses.
Active membership in student media organizations.

Special Instructions Summary:

About the Mass Communication Department:The Department of Mass Communication at Sam Houston State University serves more than 500 students studying journalism, broadcast production, public relations, advertising, and film. Located in the Dan Rather Communications Building, it is home to 90.5 The Kat, Channel 7, Bearkat Student Media, The Houstonian, and the annual Heatwave Media and Film Festival. The department blends research-focused and practice-oriented faculty of various backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

About Sam Houston State University:Located 40 miles north of suburban Houston, Sam Houston State University provides high-quality education, scholarship, and service to qualified students for the benefit of regional, state, national, and international constituencies. The university is classified as a High Research Activity university and a "Community Engaged" institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. SHSU is a growing community serving over 21,000 students across three campuses in Huntsville, Conroe, and The Woodlands. For more information, visit
https://www.shsu.edu.


To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted online and include a cover letter detailing the applicant's qualifications, relevant experience and interest in the position, a current CV, transcripts, and contact information for three references, addressed to: Dr. Ryan Broussard (
rxb055@shsu.edu)



Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted.

Open Until Filled:

Yes

EEO Statement:

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.



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