Assistant Professor - Mass Media - Digital and Multimedia Journalism

Southeast Missouri State University - Cape Girardeau, MO

Full-time - Entry Level

Cape Girardeau, MO

Educational Services

About the position

The Assistant Professor of Digital and Multimedia Journalism at Southeast Missouri State University is a tenure-track position aimed at developing students' skills in multi-platform journalistic storytelling. The role involves teaching, mentoring, and supervising student media, particularly the Arrow, a student-run news organization. The successful candidate will contribute to innovative curriculum development and engage in recruitment and retention activities, fostering a commitment to student success.

Responsibilities

• Teach a load equivalent to 9 credit hours per semester in Digital and Multimedia Journalism.
• Supervise student leaders of the Arrow, the student-run news organization, receiving a 3-credit hour release each semester.
• Mentor students and participate in recruitment and retention activities.
• Develop and implement innovative curricula and delivery strategies, including traditional, blended, and online formats.
• Engage in scholarly or creative work, including research and professional publications.

Requirements

• JD, PhD, or ABD with degree completion by August 2025 in media, communications, journalism, or a closely related field, OR a Master's degree in media, communications, or journalism with a minimum of 10 years of journalism experience.
• Demonstrated experience working in or with student media.
• Ability to teach skills in the Multimedia Journalism curriculum, with emphasis on reporting across platforms.
• Evidence of scholarly or creative work, i.e., research and/or professional publications.
• Experience using and teaching the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Commitment to collegiality when interacting with others within the University community.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in developing innovative curricula and delivery strategies.
• Familiarity with instructional technology and pedagogical research.

Benefits

• Access to professional development opportunities through the Center for Teaching and Learning and the Office of Online Learning.