[Commlist] Multi Media Journalism Post

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts - Assistant Professor of English & 
Communications - Multimedia Journalism

Thank you for considering Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in your 
search.
About Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts:
At MCLA, we're here for all - and focused on each - of our students. As 
a 2019 Top Ten Public College, classes are taught by educators who care 
deeply about teaching, and about seeing their students thrive on every 
level of their lives. Nearly 93% of our graduates land competitive jobs 
or are accepted by some of the best grad schools in the country. We 
engage in the most nationally relevant conversations by hosting some of 
the most celebrated thinkers and speakers on our campus in the 
Berkshires of Massachusetts, an area known for its mountain ranges, 
hiking trails, and panoramic views. Our home town of North Adams is 
brimming with young, creative energy and the regional economy is booming 
as a result. In nearly every way possible, the experience at MCLA is 
designed to elevate you as an individual, a leader, and a communicator, 
fully empowered to make your impression on the world.

Job Description:
The English & Communications Department of Massachusetts College of 
Liberal Arts (MCLA), the Commonwealth's public liberal arts college, 
seeks candidates for a tenure-track appointment, Assistant Professor in 
Multimedia Journalism, to begin Sept. 1, 2020.
The candidate will teach a 4-4 load within our new Communications major 
and the core curriculum. We seek candidates with a broad background in 
online and print journalism who can offer introductory and advanced 
production courses from a cultural studies perspective. The successful 
candidate will have an opportunity to help develop and teach a range of 
courses in convergent journalism and contribute to an evolving digital 
media curriculum that emphasizes exceptional writing, delivery skills, 
and intercultural communication.
This position includes serving as an adviser to the campus student 
newspaper, The Beacon, and its online edition. Preference will be given 
to candidates with a working knowledge of the business operations of a 
campus newspaper and the ability to supervise a student business and 
advertising sales staff.
We welcome applications from candidates who have interests and expertise 
that will expand and enhance the diversity of courses and subjects we 
teach in the department. The ideal candidate will feature a pedagogy 
that affirms the diversity of our student body and the values of a 
public liberal arts college.

Requirements:
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in media, communications, journalism or a 
related field. ABDs with a firm date of completion will be considered. 
Proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop, or related design software is 
required. Professional journalism experience and knowledge of audio and 
visual production is strongly preferred.

Additional Information:
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is committed to a policy of 
nondiscrimination and affirmative action in its educational programs, 
activities and employment practices. The college complies with all 
federal, state, and local laws and regulations advancing equal 
employment. Applicants who will enrich the diversity of the campus 
community are strongly encouraged to apply. Visit www.mcla.edu.

Application Instructions:
Applicants should electronically submit the following materials: a cover 
letter that includes a brief statement of how your background, 
experience, and/or scholarship could contribute to the department's 
offerings; curriculum vita; statement of teaching philosophy; a writing 
sample of no more than 20 pages; and three letters of reference by 
clicking the APPLY NOW button. Review of applications will begin 
immediately. For best consideration, please submit all materials by 
December 15, 2019.

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