Jacksonville State University is hiring: Assistant Professor, Communication in J

Assistant Professor, Communication

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Work type: Faculty 9-Month
Location: Jacksonville, AL (Main Campus)
Categories: Faculty

The Department of Communication invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Communication, specializing in news broadcast production and broadcast journalism. This tenure-track position includes a 3:4 or 4:3 teaching load and 9 months of full-time service. The position is for teaching undergraduate media production courses and requires teaching competencies in broadcast journalism, broadcast news studio production, multimedia production of news, and proficiency with contemporary media business models. The candidate should balance hands-on skills with an integrated approach to broadcast production in journalism and other forms of content creation. Special consideration will be given to those who can teach creative and experiential courses in broadcast news and media production. The ideal candidate’s research agenda should align with and inform the instructional focus in the program.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate media production courses with a focus on broadcast journalism and related production skills.
• Balance hands-on production content with an integrated approach to journalism and content creation.
• Contribute to course development, curriculum improvement, and student mentorship.

Qualifications

• All applicants must have a PhD in Mass Communication or another field related to the job description (ABD will be considered).

The department will give priority to applicants who have:

• 3–5 years of industry experience in broadcast journalism and/or news production.
• Evidence of quality prior teaching at the undergraduate level.
• Philosophical commitment to digital, technological, and disciplinary integration.
• Understanding and/or experience with ACEJMC accreditation.

Start date: August 1, 2026.

The Department of Communication earned full accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication in April 2023. Courses are offered in face-to-face, hybrid/blended, and online delivery formats. JSU serves nontraditional and first-generation learners. Quality teaching is the primary responsibility of the successful candidate, balanced with scholarship and/or creative production aligned with the position, and service to the department supporting student media and ongoing curriculum development and accreditation maintenance.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Jacksonville State University is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Advertised: Sep 11, 2025

Applications close: (see listing)

About Jacksonville State University

Founded in 1883, Jacksonville State University is a learning-centered university in Jacksonville, Alabama. It offers 101 academic programs and concentrations across seven colleges, with more than 40 online programs. JSU serves a diverse student population and emphasizes high-impact teaching and student success. For more information, visit the JSU strategic plan and university pages.

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