Journalism and Strategic Media

Journalism and Strategic Media (Media Design and Visual Communication), Tenure-Track Faculty

Job Number: FAC518
Work Type: Tenure-Track
Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Categories: Communications

Job Title

Journalism and Strategic Media (Media Design and Visual Communication), Tenure-Track Faculty

Department

Journalism and Strategic Media

University Expectation

MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching, robust research/creative activity, and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.

Salary

The salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience.

Job Summary/Basic Function

The ACEJMC-accredited School of Journalism and Strategic Media at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position ( ) at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The start date for the position is August 1, 2025.

We seek a dynamic and innovative scholar with a commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service to teach media design, visual communication, and journalism-related courses. The department's tenure requirements include a record of excellent teaching, peer-reviewed scholarly research and/or creative activity (juried competitions or shows, app development, etc.), and service to the university, the profession, and the public. For more information, please visit

Required Education

A terminal degree in communication, media, art and design, computer-focused graphic design, or a closely related field is required by the appointment date. ABD will be considered if close to completion. For contract renewal, a terminal degree must be earned no later than August 1, 2026.

A master's degree in communication, media, art and design, computer-focused graphic design, or a closely related field and four (4) years of full-time media design or visual communication-focused professional work experience will be considered in lieu of a terminal degree. To receive experience credit for full-time, freelance work, applicants must list each project, including the project's length, on their CVs.

Other Desirables

Special consideration will be given to applicants with the following:

• Industry Experience related to media design.
• Teaching in media design, visual, graphic, or communication-related courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels and the ability to teach motion graphics and after effects.
• Advising students regarding internships and career paths.
• Proficiency with the latest Adobe Creative Suite of Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Acrobat and website creation, development and coding using current, industry-standard technology and software.
• Designing Experience of interactive graphics, maps, infographics, data visualization, and other components used in journalism, advertising, public relations, and sports media.
• Curriculum Development Experience to match changing media industries and create interactive graphics and mapping courses.

Documents Needed to Apply

To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and statement of research or creative activities (as appropriate to the discipline) as separate attachments at the time of application. NOTE: The cover letter should clearly identify areas of teaching proficiency and experience in media design, visual communication, or related fields and a commitment to diversity, inclusiveness, and student success.

Special Instruction to Applicants

For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage at

If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at . If you have position-specific questions, please contact Leslie Haines at .

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
• 13 paid University holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

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MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at .

MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU,
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Application Review Date: 11/07/2024

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