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PNW Assistant Professor of Communication

Purdue University, Hammond, IN, United States


Job Title: Assistant Professor of Communication

City: Hammond and Westville

Job Summary
Requisition:

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Job Title:

Assistant Professor

Employer's Name:

Purdue University Northwest

Classes in broadcasting and journalism are the main responsibility. This position will be expected to teach the development and production of The Roundtable Perspective, a student‑produced, public access talk show with new episodes airing once a week on Lakeshore Public Media (PBS). The position will also provide traditional and innovative support for The Pioneer, PNW’s monthly student‑produced newspaper. This position will entail a 3‑3 course load. The incumbent will teach with professional tools and demonstrate high‑level proficiency and/or professional experience in some combination of the following areas: TV broadcasting, journalism, reporting, media production, content creation, video editing, publication design. There is an expectation of service engagement at the department, College, and University levels. The incumbent will be an active scholar‑practitioner who contributes to nationally recognized research within their field.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Communication or related field or foreign equivalent, by the start date of appointment.

Documented experience in TV broadcasting production.

Demonstrable knowledge in visual communication design, strategic communication, and/or public advocacy.

Generalist’s approach to communication as a multifaceted, interdisciplinary subject.

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 the manipulation of video, text, and imagery.

What We'd Like You to Know

Learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary at https://bit.ly/3sHGbls.

Candidates must have the ability to work in the US without immigration sponsorship.

A background check is required for employment.

FLSA: Exempt (Not eligible for overtime).

Retirement eligibility: defined contributions waiting period.

Purdue University is an equal opportunity employer.

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