[Air-L] Two Tenure Track Positions Savannah State: Come work at Georgia's Oldest HBCU in Sunny Savannah, GA

[Plothe, Theo]

Assistant Professor in Multimedia Journalism and Communications (Tenure Track)
Savannah State University180 reviews - Savannah, GA 31404

Savannah State University seeks qualified applicants for a full time, tenure track, Assistant Professor in Multimedia Journalism and Communications in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communications to begin August 2020. This position will teach undergraduate courses in copy editing, introductory and advanced writing, feature writing, magazine writing and reporting, multimedia design and production and writing for multimedia, all from a multimedia approach. The candidate could also be asked to teach courses in Area F (major core) and other common/general courses. Applicants must demonstrate sufficient academic qualifications and professional experience in journalism, multimedia, and digital communication. The candidate must demonstrate experience with professional multimedia software such as Adobe applications, video editing, and be willing to learn and help grow the increasing online offerings. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a full load (4/4), maintain research productivity, provide service to the department (student advisement, departmental committees, and student organizations); and to the University. This position will support our ACEJMC accreditation efforts and contribute to the program’s assessment and must show evidence and promise of scholarly productivity. The successful candidate may be directed to perform other job-related tasks other than those specifically delineated in this description.

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Background and/or credit check may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

  *   An earned Ph.D. in Journalism, Mass Communications or a closely related field by August 1, 2020; ABD accepted with a
  *   definite completion date.
  *   Professional experience in journalism.
  *   Must demonstrate strong technology experience in both teaching with technology and teaching students how to use technology in journalism.
  *   Must be able to teach graphic design, layout, data visualization for web, video and print publications.
  *   Must be proficient with video editing, Adobe software and other software standard to the news industry.
  *   Excellent communication skills required.
  *   Experience managing experiential multi-platform environments and ability to support additional journalism course offerings, i.e. sports reporting.
  *   Must be able to work collaboratively with a diverse student population and faculty.

https://jobs.savannahstate.edu/postings/2886

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Assistant Professor of Public Relations & Strategic Communication (Tenure Track)
Savannah State University180 reviews - Savannah, GA 31404

Savannah State University seeks qualified applicants for a full time, tenure track, Assistant Professor in Public Relations to begin August 2020. Applicants must demonstrate sufficient academic qualifications and professional experience in the field. This position will teach undergraduate courses in public relations, media studies, PR campaigns and other general courses, as needed. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a full load (4/4), maintain research productivity, provide service to the department (student advisement and departmental committees), and to the university. Candidates with industry leader contacts, ability to expand university-industry partnerships, and recent professional experience are strongly encouraged to apply. Faculty may be directed to perform job related tasks other than those specifically delineated in this description.

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Background and/or credit check may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

  *   A Ph.D. from an accredited university in public relations or communications
  *   Professional experience in the public relations field, in an agency, corporate, non profit, or similar capacity is desired.
  *   Preferred Qualifications
  *   Active professional involvement in NBPRS, PRSA, APR, or other public relations professional organizations, active involvement in a national academic organization, and record of juried research publications.

https://jobs.savannahstate.edu/postings/2879

Dr. Plothe

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Theo Plothe, PhD
Assistant Professor
Journalism and Mass Communication
Savannah State University