Assistant Professor Of Mass Communication

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Campbellsville University is seeking a tenure-track assistant professor in mass communication with expertise in public relations.

Position begins July-August 2024.

Rank will be determined by academic credentials and experience.

• Faculty are responsible for developing lectures, demonstrations, assignments, and enrichment activities to successfully deliver course content in their academic unit.

• Faculty will teach coursework in various specialties.

• Maintain regular office hours for advising students.

• Participate in events and initiatives aimed at meeting departmental and divisional recruitment and retention goals.

• Accept assignments on committees, sponsor student activities, and actively participate in University life.

• Support the institution's Christian mission, including attendance a chapel services, scheduled or called meetings, commencement programs, and Faculty Forum meetings.

• Provides a Christian role model for students.

• Maintains a strong interest in the pursuit of knowledge and shares it with students and scholars.

• Promotes the discipline on and off campus and attracts students to the field.

• Maintains contact with alumni and the community.

• Participates in academic unit meetings and cooperates with other members of the Faculty.

• Identifies with professional organizations and professionals of the discipline at all educational levels.

• Assists in recruiting new Faculty members within the academic unit.

• Assists the Dean in the preparation of class schedules and material for the University Bulletin Catalog.

• Knows the Library holdings and deficiencies and plans improvements based on budget allocations.

• Assists in developing syllabi for courses in the discipline.

• Assists in the preparation of requests for foundation grants.

• Assists students by continually monitoring and evaluating students' progress and making appropriate referrals to academic and personal support services, as necessary, to meet student needs.

• Demonstrates excellence in teaching.

• Serves as an academic advisor.

Specific Responsibilities:

Successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate communication and public relations courses. This person will also be required to teach introductory mass communication courses related to general education requirements for students. Other duties include undergraduate advising and assistance with student publications, broadcasts and/or student-produced social media as assigned.

Qualifications:

Earned doctorate or terminal degree in public relations or mass communication preferred.

Will consider master's degree in mass communication with two years of experience in public relations.