Sam Houston State University - Huntington, WV

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Huntington, WV
10,001+ employees
Educational Services

About the position

The Department of Mass Communication at Sam Houston State University (SHSU) is seeking a dedicated and experienced individual for the position of Assistant Professor of Practice in Broadcast Journalism. This role is designed for candidates who possess hands-on experience in producing newscasts for both television and online media platforms. The successful candidate will be expected to create engaging news content tailored for social and mobile platforms, demonstrating expertise in broadcast interviewing and on-camera presentation techniques. The ideal candidate will have a robust professional background in broadcast journalism or production, complemented by a proven track record of teaching undergraduate courses in higher education. The Assistant Professor will be responsible for teaching four courses per semester, covering essential topics such as television news production, studio production, broadcast performance, and the integration of broadcast journalism within digital video, audio, and streaming platforms. In addition to teaching responsibilities, the chosen candidate will play a pivotal role in coordinating operations for SHSU's cable station, Channel 7, and will contribute to various departmental and university-wide projects. This position is security-sensitive and subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which allows the employer to obtain criminal history record information. The position is set to begin in Fall 2025, offering a unique opportunity to engage with a vibrant community of over 21,000 students in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

  • Teach four courses per semester focusing on television news production, studio production, broadcast performance, and broadcast journalism in digital video, audio, and streaming platforms.
  • Coordinate operations for SHSU's cable station, Channel 7.
  • Create news content for social and mobile platforms.
  • Utilize expertise in broadcast interviewing and on-camera presentation techniques.
  • Contribute to various departmental and university-wide projects.

Requirements

  • MA in journalism or closely related field (other degrees will be considered with commensurate experience).
  • 5 - 7 years of professional experience in broadcast journalism.

Nice-to-haves

  • Teaching and mentoring experience in higher education.

Benefits

  • Competitive salaries
  • Flexible work environment fostering work/life balance
  • Educational assistance programs
  • Dependent assistance programs
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