Assistant Professor of Communication - Broadcasting and Journalism

$54,000 - $84,000/Yr

Purdue University - Hammond, IN

Full-time - Entry Level

Hammond, IN

Educational Services

About the position

The Purdue University Northwest Department of Communication and Creative Arts is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Communication with a focus on Broadcasting and Journalism. The role involves teaching courses related to broadcasting and journalism, including overseeing the production of a student-led public access talk show and supporting a student-produced newspaper. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in TV broadcasting production and a generalist approach to communication, with knowledge in areas such as Visual Communication Design and Strategic Communication.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 3-3 course load in broadcasting and journalism.
• Demonstrate high-level proficiency in TV broadcasting, journalism, media production, and content creation.
• Engage in service at the department, college, and university levels.
• Contribute to nationally recognized research within the field.

Requirements

• Possess a terminal degree in the field (PhD, MA, MFA) or significant professional experience (minimum of 7 years).
• Evidence of teaching at the college level.
• Demonstrated understanding of traditional journalism and research practices.
• Experience with TV broadcasting and/or media production.
• Documented expertise in video, text, and imagery manipulation.