Lecturer or Assistant Professor - Journalism and Storytelling Faculty

Job Title:

Lecturer or Assistant Professor - Journalism and Storytelling Faculty

Location:

Savannah State Recruiting Loc

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job

Savannah State University established in 1890, is the first public historically black college or university in the state of Georgia and the first institution of higher learning in the city of Savannah. The university's students select majors from five colleges:

• Business Administration
• Education
• Engineering and Computing
• Media, Arts, and Communication
• Science and Humanities

The campus is by far the most picturesque in the state of Georgia. The moss-laden sweeping oak trees, expansive marsh and historic architecture create a resplendent yet tranquil atmosphere. Beneath the beauty and splendor is a vibrant residential campus bursting at the seams with the vim and vigor of quality collegiate life: relevant academic majors, engaging lectures, cutting-edge research, quality student-faculty engagement and a nurturing environment.

Savannah State's Department of Journalism and Mass Communications (JMC) is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications. It is one of only three accredited programs in Georgia and the only HBCU in the state with this distinction, giving students a powerful advantage as they prepare for competitive careers in the media and communication industries.

JMC students prepare for careers as Multimedia Journalists, Video Producers/Editors, Social Media Managers, Public Relations Specialists, Filmmakers, and Digital Content Creators through industry-connected learning that includes hands‑on media production, real‑world campaigns, internships, student media, portfolio‑building experiences, and access to professional‑level facilities. Our students do more than graduate with a degree; they graduate with experience employers can see.

This is a lecturer or assistant professor, 10‑month faculty position in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communications in the College of Media, Arts and Communication at Savannah State University, starting August 1, 2027. An MFA or Ph.D. is required; experience and qualifications suitable for a tenure‑track appointment are preferred.

NOTE:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not offer sponsorship for employment visas.

• Teach twelve (12) credit hours of undergraduate courses each semester in areas related to journalism, public relations, and social media, with a multimedia and digital communication approach.
• Develop and update course materials that incorporate current trends in digital and social media, as well as visual storytelling.
• Contribute to program assessment and curriculum development.
• Contribute to maintaining the ACEJMC accreditation.
• Support student advisement and mentoring.
• Engage with departmental, college, and university committees as assigned, and advise student organizations in the department. This position must help support the PRSSA chapter and other student organizations in the unit as assigned.
• Maintain active engagement with professional practice in journalism, public relations, and new media.
• May be required to perform job‑related duties other than those specifically delineated in this description.

• A master's in mass communications or a closely related field. MFA and Ph.D. are required for tenure‑track considerations.
• Teaching experience in undergraduate courses related to journalism, storytelling, and public relations.
• Strong emphasis on technology,…