Assistant​/Associate Professor of Mass Media Studies​/Chair of Humanities

Assistant/Associate Professor of Mass Media Studies/Chair of Humanities

Contact Name:
Talladega College Office of Human Resources

Contact Email:
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Job Title:

Assistant/Associate Professor of Mass Media Studies/Chair of Humanities

Location:

Talladega College

Department:
Mass Media Studies

Position Type:
Full-time (10-month [Faculty]/11-month [Chair])

Reports to:
Dean of Humanities and Fine Arts

Job Summary:

Talladega College seeks an experienced, visionary faculty member to serve as Assistant or Associate Professor of Mass Media Studies, to begin August 2, 2026. For candidates demonstrating an exceptional track record of prior academic leadership and administrative excellence, this position may be expanded to include leadership responsibilities as the Chair of Humanities, overseeing a broader portfolio of degree programs within the School of Humanities and Fine Arts.

The successful candidate must hold an earned Ph.D. in journalism, mass communications, mass media studies, or a closely related field, and possess robust teaching experience at the collegiate level.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach discipline-specific in-person and blended courses
• Implement innovative pedagogy in various facets of mass media
• Actively provide academic advisement and collaborate to recruit and retain students
  • Recommend courses to be offered in the department each semester
• Adhere to College policies and procedures
• Develop and assess degree programs and student learning outcomes
• Maintain course learning management systems
• Review and recommend revisions to department catalog content
• Project a professional, positive, and upbeat disposition
• Meet established deadlines
• Utilize and remain current with the College’s instructional technologies
• Participate in required Faculty, Department, School, and College meetings
• Serve on School-and College-wide committees, collaborating closely with administration
• Perform other duties as assigned

Academic Leadership:
If appointed as Chair of Humanities:

• Recommend, design, and manage the schedule of classes to be offered each semester, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and student needs
• Lead recruitment and retention initiatives across disciplines
• Teach a reduced course load as determined by the School Dean
• Supervise senior projects in collaboration with Faculty
• Coordinate and oversee academic program reviews
• Provide oversight for Liberal Arts, English, History, and Mass Media Studies degree programs
• Manage department budgets responsibly
• Oversee compliance with national, state, and regional accreditation standards
• Administer college policies and procedures effectively
• Communicate department needs and decisions
• Maintain open lines of communication among department faculty/staff
• Recommend catalog updates as appropriate for evolving discipline-specific program needs
• Perform leadership duties as assigned by the Dean

Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. in journalism, mass communications, mass media studies, or a highly related field from an accredited institution
• Proven track record of successful classroom instructional experience at the collegiate level, with demonstrated success in implementing innovative pedagogy
• For Chair Consideration Only:
  Prior administrative or leadership experience (e.g., Program Director, Department Chair, or committee lead)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Demonstrated success in developing, assessing, and evaluating academic programs
• Proficient in using educational and administrative technology as a management and reporting tool

Application Process

TALLADEGA COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER