Assistant Professor of Mass Communication; Multimedia Journalism

The University of Montevallo’s College of Fine Arts invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in Mass Communication to teach undergraduate multimedia journalism courses, including (but not limited to):

• News writing and reporting for digital, print, broadcast and emerging platforms;
• Digital content production for websites and social media;
• Associated Press style and copy editing;
• Layout and design for digital and print publications;
• Shooting and editing video for digital and broadcast platforms; and
• Public relations writing.

This position requires:

• Clear evidence of effective teaching and an established ability to engage with students at all levels through a variety of pedagogical methods.
• Clear evidence of the ability to engage students in collaborative and creative storytelling.
• Scholarly and creative productivity that support the experiential portfolio in the Mass Communication program.
• Participation in academic advising, recruitment and retention initiatives, service, and committee work, specifically to assist in growing the program.

• Ph.D. or M.F.A. in journalism or mass communication. ABD candidates will be considered.
• Professional experience working as a journalist.

Professional experience in public relations and/or social media administration