Open Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor - Multimedia Journalism Job at Morga

Overview

Open Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor - Multimedia Journalism at Morgan State University. The Department of Multimedia Journalism in the School of Global Journalism & Communication invites applications for a tenured/tenure track position at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor to teach multimedia journalism with an emphasis on interactive, visual and interdisciplinary media.

Responsibilities

• Teach multimedia journalism courses including core writing, research and reporting.
• Mentor students, participate in field assignments, and create opportunities for students to engage with industry experts and subject matter specialists.
• Collaborate with faculty from other disciplines across campus and with external organizations and universities.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of and proficiency with software programs appropriate to creating multimedia journalistic content.
• Ability to design and deliver online content (will be a distinct advantage).

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Journalism or a closely related communication field from an accredited college or university. Significant professional experience strongly encouraged.
• A Bachelor’s Degree with extensive journalism experience will also be considered in lieu of a Master’s Degree.

Other Preferences for Consideration

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
• Industries: Higher Education

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