Florida Gulf Coast University
Instructor (I/II/III) or Assistant Professor, Journalism
Main Campus, USA · Mid · Full-time
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About the role
- As an Instructor of Journalism, you will teach at the undergraduate level
- be involved in course and/or curriculum development
- conduct research/scholarship/professional development
Responsibilities
- Lead with integrity; consistently produce high-quality work; persevere to overcome obstacles to meet deadlines and achieve deliverables.
- Share information and insights thoughtfully; build partnerships across departments; communicate respectfully; support colleagues to achieve common goals.
- As Assistant Professor of Journalism, you will teach at both lower and upper undergraduate levels, as applicable; be involved in course and/or curriculum development; conduct research/scholarship; participate on College and University committees and/or initiatives; and perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- ABD will be considered if degree is conferred by August 7, 2027.
- Master's degree in a journalism-related discipline or closely related field from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent accreditation.
Nice to have
- Demonstrated evidence of teaching experience at the college or university level.
- Broadcast experience.
- Interdisciplinary teaching and research perspective with well-defined research goals.
- Willingness to engage in service opportunities commensurate with career maturity.
- Candidates applying as Assistant professor, an interdisciplinary research perspective with well defined research goals.
- Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Skills
- Skilled in broad teaching strength across the Journalism curriculum.
- Ability to teach in the area of digital, multimedia journalism.
- Knowledge of major concepts, assumptions, debates, processes of inquiry, and ways of knowing that are central to the discipline(s).
- Understanding how to use digital and interactive technologies for efficiently and effectively achieving specific learning goals.
- Knowledge and skill in the use of inquiry-based instructional models and strategies.
- Knowledge and ability to use technology in various teaching modalities (e.g. Face-to-face, synchronous online or asynchronous online).
- Utilizes the University's learning management system and other instructional technologies effectively.
Benefits
- Florida Gulf Coast University is a comprehensive university dedicated to quality education, research, and service.
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