Visiting Instructor, Media Production, Journalism & Creative Media

Department / Organization

207451 - Journalism and Creative Media

Rank

Instructor

Position Summary

Visiting instructor to teach four courses per semester in media production skills and concepts.

Detailed Position Information

The University of Alabama’s Department of Journalism and Creative Media seeks a nine-month, visiting instructor in media production.

The teaching load is four courses per semester, and the position is benefits eligible. The candidate will maintain the department’s ability to provide core concept and skills media production courses.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in documentary storytelling, narrative storytelling, or video production.

Preference will be given to candidates able to bridge these areas. Potential teaching assignments may include Motion Picture History and Criticism, Introduction to Media Production, Motion Graphics, Video for Digital Content, and Ethics in Film and TV.

Minimum Qualifications

A Master’s degree in journalism, mass communication or a closely-related field is required. Commitment to working collaboratively with colleagues from different backgrounds and disciplines, engaging students with varied needs and interests, and preparing the next generation of creative media professionals to effectively serve all members of their communities is expected.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in teaching media production preferred.

About the Division / College / School

The College of Communication and Information Sciences is home to state-of-the-art media and research facilities like the Digital Media Center and the Institute for Communication and Information Research.

The College's students and programs have won several regional and national awards in multiple areas ranging from forensics and debate to being named PRWeek's Most Outstanding Education Program.

• The College offers bachelor’s degrees in advertising, communication studies, creative media, news media and public relations;
• master’s degrees in advertising and public relations, book arts, communication studies, journalism and media studies, and library and information studies;

and a multidisciplinary doctoral degree in communication and information sciences. With an award-winning faculty and staff and commitment to innovative scholarship and teaching, the College of Communication and Information Sciences is dedicated to realizing the potential of communication and information to make everyone’s world a better place.

About the University

The University of Alabama, part of The University of Alabama System, is the state’s flagship university. UA shapes a better world through its teaching, research and service.

With a global reputation for excellence, UA provides an inclusive, forward-thinking environment and nearly 200 degree programs on a beautiful, student-centered campus.

A leader in cutting-edge research, UA advances discovery, creative inquiry and knowledge through more than 30 research centers.

The University of Alabama has R1 : Doctoral Universities Very High Research Activity status by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education and is among the top doctoral research universities in the United States.

As the state’s largest higher education institution, UA drives economic growth in Alabama and beyond.

About Tuscaloosa

Tuscaloosa is so much more than a college town.

It's a vibrant community that’s filled with legendary history. Located along the Black Warrior River, the city features a walkable downtown that’s complete with live music, locally owned shops, outdoor spaces to explore and local restaurants to meet every palate.

With a geography ranging from suburban to rural, the area offers a variety of housing options along with excellent public and private schools and a wealth of recreational and entertainment options.

With a metro area population of 235,000, the Druid City lies about an hour southwest of Birmingham, in west-central Alabama.

It’s within a few hours’ drive of Gulf Coast beaches and major cities like Nashville, New Orleans and Atlanta, making it a great base for growing better acquainted with the South’s finest offerings.