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SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY Warner Endowed Associate/Full Professor of Practice in Mass Communication (Journalism) in HUNTSVILLE, Texas
[Department:[ Dept of Mass Communication [Full-Time Non-Tenure Track [Open until filled: Yes [Requisition number: 202400039F
**[Usual duties: [The Department of Mass Communication at Sam Houston State University invites applications to the prestigious Phillip G. Warner Endowed Associate/Full Professor of Practice in Journalism position. We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual who can inspire and mentor the next generation of media professionals. The ideal candidate for the position should have a robust background in journalism and/or public relations, teaching and service specialization in media relations, strategic communications, and journalism, and the desire and ability to contribute to developing the departments new major and minor programs. The position begins Fall 2024.
[Key responsibilities include: [Teach a 4/4 course load, including the media practicum, such as Priority One. This on-campus student PR agency supports the university, college, department, and communitys event building and execution. Teach two or more different subjects, such as mass media writing, social media, campaigns, sports communication, sports PR, or other related fields in PR and/or journalism. [Develop and implement new courses that equip students with essential workforce readiness skills aligned with the emerging media landscape. Participate in departmental and university service while upholding their engagement in the field.
**[Degree Requirements: [Minimum Requirements: [A Ph.D. in journalism or a closely related field.
**[Experience Requirements: [A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the field of journalism or public relations. [Clear potential for developing and teaching undergraduate courses to support the departments new major and minor programs.
**[Other Requirements for the Position: [Preferred Qualifications: [Prior experience teaching in higher education. [Prior experience supervising student organizations and media practicums. [Experience developing and teaching undergraduate courses. [Active in a professional organization.
[Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an at will employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.
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