Utah State University
Location
Logan, UT | United States
Job description
Utah State University (USU) invites applications for the Position of Professional Practice Assistant Professor in the The Department of Journalism and Communication(JCOM). This non-tenure track, full-time, academic-year (nine-month) faculty position is teaching face-to-face classes up to five days a week at the USU Main Campus in Logan,. We are looking for a candidate who is dedicated and motivated to support our award-winning broadcast journalism program. We’re looking for candidates who have experience in television news, video production, and proven visual storytelling abilities. Teaching areas may include audio, photo, video gathering and editing, writing for television news, and producing weekly newscasts.
A typical teaching load for teaching faculty in the department is four courses per semester. The start date is anticipated to be August 2024.
The Professional Practice position will report to the JCOM Department Head. He/she will teach courses in broadcast/video production not limited to Multimedia Bootcamp, Writing for Electronic Media, Advanced News Gathering, Video, and Documentary courses.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
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Review of applications begins February 2, 2024 and continues until the position is filled. Along with the online application, please attach:
Additional materials may be requested of candidates who advance to the next level.
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefitsEmployees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.
The Department of Journalism and Communications at Utah State University is a professionally-focused program that prepares graduates for careers in Print, Social Media, Broadcast, and Public Relations. Faculty in the program are located at the main campus in Logan as well as at location USU Eastern in Price. For more information on the department, see our website:
All faculty are part of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, which plays an instrumental role in teaching critical thinking, knowledge-building skills and the ability to pose meaningful questions that advance understanding and knowledge. Students in our college confront the great questions and controversies, learn about the forces that have shaped our world, and develop the skills to tackle its most pressing challenges. Our graduates are creative problem-solvers with a passion for making a difference. The education they receive here prepares them to address the problems of today and to succeed wherever their career path takes them tomorrow.
Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant and space-grant university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion. USU serves approximately 27,500 students throughout the state at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online has served students from all 50 states and 55 countries for over 25 years, and USU Extension provides outreach and service to all counties in Utah.
As a land-grant university, USU engages communities and empowers people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. As an R1 research institution, USU provides a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price. Washington Monthly has consistently ranked USU in the top 10 among public universities for contribution to social mobility, research, and public service.
Utah State is committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where different perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Learn more about USU.
The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or [email protected] .
About the Region
U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan , is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation.
*updated 7/2023
In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:
Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, [email protected] , Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266
Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, [email protected] , Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266
Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322
For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit , or contact:
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, [email protected]
*updated 09/2023
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