Assistant Professor Or Instructor of Journalism School of Communication Mass Media
Assistant Professor Or Instructor of Journalism School of Communication Mass Media
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EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Assistant Professor: Tenure track position OR Instructor: NonTenure Track term appointment position renewable each year
PRIMARY DUTY: A ninemonth teaching position responsible for providing instruction within the School of Communication & Mass Media. The successful candidate will exhibit the ability to use software relevant to the discipline. The new faculty member will engage in a practical professionbased program of teaching. We are seeking an individual who will become an integral and creative member of a diversified and active mass media faculty.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Teach introductory and advanced journalism courses including print media design (extensive experience with Adobe Creative Suite is essential)
2. Facilitate media development from conceptual design through content delivery.
3. Advise student organizations dealing with journalism and sports media.
4. Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Assistant Professor: PhD in journalism/mass media or a related field; Instructor: Masters degree in a related field
Certification/License: Drivers license
Skills: Ability to use and instruct students on current journalistic techniques and writing standards
WORKING CONDITIONS: Consistent with Mass Media area goals the candidate should be able to facilitate media development from conceptual design through content delivery. The School of Communication and Mass Media is a collegial teambased modern academic environment with current video and audio equipment. Each faculty member has an individual office with internet access and is provided a University laptop.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Expectation of advising/assisting student organizations dealing with media students (possibly in conjunction with newspaper/yearbook advisor).
EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: Video production equipment Adobe Creative Suite software
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to complete essential functions in the classroom and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds
COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville Missouri a community of 12000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph Missouri 90 miles north of Kansas City Missouri and 110 miles southeast of Omaha Nebraska. For more information visit the citys website at .
UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of about 10000 students Northwest is a coeducational primarily residential fouryear university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its NorthwestKansas City location at the Northland Innovation Center and through Northwest Online.
Founded in 1905 and ranked by U.S. News and World Report among the top public regional universities in the Midwest Northwest places a high emphasis on professionbased learning to help graduates get a jump start on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their rsums with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study including the Horace Mann Laboratory School National Public Radio affiliate KXCV the R.T. Wright Farm Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area and Knacktive a studentdriven integrated digital marketing communications agency.
The University also is a national model for student success and career placement with 96 percent of graduates securing employment or continuing their education within six months of completing a degree at Northwest according to the most recent data.
Furthermore its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition which is among the lowest in the nation saving students an estimated $6800 over four years. Northwest also offers 1200 student employment positions allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. Designated the Missouri Arboretum the Northwest campus was named one of the 50 Most Amazing University Botanical Gardens and Arboretums in the U.S.
For more information about Northwest and its performance visit .
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin immediately
DATE AVAILABLE: August 2025
TO APPLY: Please fill out a Northwest application online by clicking to reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit a cover letter resume and the contact information for three references evidence of teaching success/potential and unofficial transcripts in order for your application materials to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources ator email for more information.
INQUIRIES FOR THE POSITION CAN BE MADE TO:
Dr. Matt Walker
School of Communication & Mass Media
Northwest Missouri State University
Wells Hall 238
800 University Drive
Maryville MO 64468
Phone:Email:
Employment Type
Full-Time
