Description
- Teach a standard, on-campus 4-4 load of Communications, Creative Arts Enterprise, and Speech courses.
- Assist students with the development of multimedia portfolios.
- Fulfill other faculty responsibilities, including student advisement, student recruitment, student retention, scholarly research, grant writing, creative projects, research, and participation in University and community service.
- Serve on College and University committees, as needed.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Chairperson or Dean.
- Willingness to collaborate and thrive in a team environment.
Qualifications
Required:
- Terminal Degree (Ph.D, MFA, or DBA) in Mass Communications, Integrated Marketing Communications, Applied Communications, Marketing, Graphic Design, or a related field; ABD’s considered.
- Documented experience in Audio and Video Production.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to quality teaching.
- Demonstrated preparation to teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in Integrated Marketing Communications that may include audio production, podcasting, videography, photography, graphic design, web design, advertising, social media, branding, professional speaking, news writing, and/or other related topics as needed.
- Skills required for collaborative curricular decision-making and advising students.
- Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, and administration.
- Ability and willingness to work with students pursuing degrees in Integrated Marketing Communications and Creative Arts Enterprise.
Desired:
- Related private industry experience, such as recording live events, streaming live feeds, and mixing for audio and video.
- Proficiency in playing guitar, piano, or other musical instrument(s) and in reading music.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in applying technology and hands-on learning to teaching.
- Ability to teach Generative Artificial Intelligence tools.
- Evidence of scholarly research.
- Successful teaching and advising experience at the collegiate level.
- Experience in working with student-run media projects and publications.
- Knowledge of public relations, advertising, and applied communications.
Application Instructions
To Apply: When you select Apply Now, you will be prompted to provide the following:
- Cover Letter.
- A current résume or C.V.
- Transcripts of all college work. Unofficial transcripts will suffice for application. Official transcripts must be submitted immediately upon employment.
- Email and phone number of three professional references; reference letters may be requested later.
Before hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation, including information obtained from social media and other internet sources.
The University of West Alabama does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, hearing status, personal appearance, color, sex, pregnancy, political affiliation, creed, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability (including perceived disability), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any grievance process on campus, with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or other human rights agencies.
AA/EO Employer.
Minority applications encouraged.