Journalism and Strategic Media Media Design and Visual Communication Tenure-Track Faculty

Job Title

Journalism and Strategic Media (Media Design and Visual Communication) TenureTrack Faculty

Department

Journalism and Strategic Media

University Expectation

MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching robust research/creative activity and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.

Salary

The salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience.

Job Summary/Basic Function

The ACEJMCaccredited School of Journalism and Strategic Media at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a fulltime tenuretrack faculty position #143070 at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The start date for the position is August 1 2025.

We seek a dynamic and innovative scholar with a commitment to excellence in teaching research and service to teach media design visual communication and journalismrelated courses. The departments tenure requirements include a record of excellent teaching peerreviewed scholarly research and/or creative activity (juried competitions or shows app development etc. and service to the university the profession and the public. For more information please visit Education

A terminal degree in communication media art and design computerfocused graphic design or a closely related field is required by the appointment date. ABD will be considered if close to completion. For contract renewal a terminal degree must be earned no later than August 1 2026.

A masters degree in communication media art and design computerfocused graphic design or a closely related field and four 4 years of fulltime media design or visual communicationfocused professional work experience will be considered in lieu of a terminal degree. To receive experience credit for fulltime freelance work applicants must list each project including the projects length on their CVs.

Other Desirables

Special consideration will be given to applicants with the following:

• Industry Experience related to media design.
• Teaching in media design visual graphic or communicationrelated courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels and the ability to teach motion graphics and after effects.
• Advisingstudents regarding internships and career paths.
• Proficiencywith the latest Adobe Creative Suite of Photoshop InDesign Illustrator and Acrobat andwebsite creation development and coding using current industrystandard technology and software.
• Designing Experienceofinteractive graphics maps infographics data visualization and other components used in journalism advertising public relations and sports media.
• Curriculum Development Experience to match changing media industries and create interactive graphics and mapping courses.

Documents Needed to Apply

To successfully apply applicants must include a cover letter curriculum vitae statement of teaching philosophy and statement of research or creative activities (as appropriate to the discipline) as separate attachments at the time of application.NOTE: The cover letter should clearly identify areas of teaching proficiency and experience in media design visual communication or related fields and a commitment to diversity inclusiveness and student success.

Special Instruction to Applicants

For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University please visit our faculty recruitment webpage at https://mtsu/facultyrecruitment/.

If you need help applying please contact Mitzi Dunkley Faculty Recruitment Specialist at. If you have positionspecific questions please contact Leslie Haines at

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to the following:

• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12month Faculty
• 13 paid University holidays
• Medical dental vision and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986. Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at.

MTSU is a Tobacco & DrugFree campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

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Application Review Date:11/07/2024