Job Description:

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Job Title:

Assistant Professor of Practice

Department:

Journalism & Media Studies

College/Division:

College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences

Primary Job Posting Location:

Macon, GA 31207

Additional Job Posting Locations:

(Other locations that this position could be based)

Job Details:

The Reg Murphy Center for Collaborative Journalism in partnership with Mercer University’s Department of Journalism and Media Studies is seeking applications for a 10-month, non-tenure track position as an Assistant Professor of Practice.

Responsibilities:

We are interested in applicants who are journalists or former journalists and can teach courses in data journalism, investigative, and audio reporting classes for students who learn to produce content for online, radio, broadcast and print news outlets. The candidate will be expected to teach other courses in the Journalism & Media Studies program based on their background as a practitioner, but we are most interested in a candidate who could also teach courses in the areas of public relations, entrepreneurship, community engagement and digital media. The candidate also will remain active in a professional capacity by contributing work to our in-house site, The Macon Newsroom, and other partner and professional news organizations. Additional responsibilities include advising and mentoring students and participating in University service requirements.

Qualifications:

A master’s degree in Journalism or a related discipline is required as well as at least five years of experience in a professional newsroom or media organization in which you utilized data journalism and/or audio storytelling. A candidate with specific experience in data journalism and audio reporting as well as proficiency with editing using Adobe Creative Cloud tools is strongly preferred. Candidates should have strong storytelling skills as well as excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Additional Information:

Founded in 1833, Mercer University is a dynamic and comprehensive center of undergraduate, graduate and professional education. With more than 9,200 students enrolled in 12 schools and colleges, on major campuses in Macon and Atlanta; medical school sites in Macon, Savannah, Columbus and Valdosta; and at regional academic centers in Henry and Douglas counties, Mercer is ranked among the top tier and best values of national research universities by U.S. News & World Report. The Mercer Health Sciences Center includes the University’s School of Medicine and Colleges of Nursing, Health Professions and Pharmacy. Mercer is affiliated with six teaching hospitals – Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center and Piedmont Macon Medical Center in Macon; Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah; Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital and St. Francis-Emory Healthcare in Columbus; and SGMC Health in Valdosta. The University also has an educational partnership with Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robins. It operates an academic press and a performing arts center in Macon and an engineering research center in Warner Robins. Mercer Medicine, the clinical faculty practice of the School of Medicine, is based in Macon and operates additional clinics in Sumter, Clay, Putnam, Harris, Taylor and Glynn counties. Mercer is one of only 293 institutions nationwide to shelter a chapter of The Phi Beta Kappa Society, the nation’s most prestigious academic honor society; one of eight institutions to hold membership in the Georgia Research Alliance; and the only private university in Georgia to field an NCAA Division I athletic program.

The Reg Murphy Center for Collaborative Journalism incorporates partnerships with the Journalism and Media Studies department as well local media outlets to include Georgia Public Broadcasting, The Macon Melody, and 13WMAZ, The Journalism and Media Studies department has six faculty members and offers a BA in Journalism and a BA in Media Studies as well as a minor in Film Studies.

Selection of the final candidate is contingent on a successful background check.

Candidates should complete the brief online application and attach the following required documents:

1) A Cover Letter
2) Curriculum Vitae
3) A statement of Teaching Philosophy and/or experience
4) Contact information for three professional references.

Why Work at Mercer University

Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents), generous retirement contributions, tuition waivers, paid vacation and sick leave, technology discounts, schedules that allow for work-life balance, and  so much more!

At Mercer University, a Bear is more than a mascot: it's a frame of mind that begins with a strong desire to make the most out of your career. Mercer Bears do not settle for mediocrity or the status quo. If you're seeking an environment where your passion and determination are embraced, then you want to work at Mercer University.

For more information, please visit: https://hr.mercer.edu/prospective/

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Job Family:

Faculty Arts

EEO Statement:

AA/EEO/Veteran/Disability

Mercer University recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.

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