Assistant Professor, Communication Job at Inside Higher Ed in Jacksonville

Overview

The Department of Communication invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Communication, specializing in news broadcast production and broadcast journalism. This tenure-track position includes a 3 : 4 or 4 : 3 teaching load and 9 months of full-time service. The position is for teaching undergraduate media production courses and requires teaching competencies in broadcast journalism, broadcast news studio production, multimedia production of news, and proficiency with contemporary media business models. We balance hands-on skills with an integrated approach to broadcast production in journalism and other forms of content creation. Special consideration will be given to those who can teach creative and experiential courses in broadcast news and media production. The ideal candidate’s research agenda should align well and inform the instructional focus in the program.

Position start date : August 1, 2026.

Location : Jacksonville, AL (Main Campus). Advertised : Sep 11, 2025 Central Daylight Time.

Employer : Jacksonville State University.

Institution note : The Department of Communication earned full accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication in April 2023. JSU serves a diverse student population and offers delivery formats including face-to-face, hybrid / blended, and 100% online courses. JSU is committed to high-impact teaching and to ongoing development of a robust curriculum and student success, including support for nontraditional and first-generation learners.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate media production courses with emphasis on broadcast journalism, broadcast news studio production, and multimedia production of news.
• Develop and deliver classes with a focus on contemporary media business models; integrate hands-on production with media storytelling and content creation.
• Engage in scholarly and / or creative production aligned with the program, contribute to department service, and support student media development.
• Contribute to ongoing accreditation and program development in alignment with JSU’s strategic goals.

Qualifications

Preferred by Department

About Jacksonville State University

Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama, JSU is a public, comprehensive university that aims to produce broadly educated graduates prepared for global engagement. JSU offers over 101 academic programs and concentrations, with more than 40 online programs. The campus encompasses seven colleges and a 459-acre setting.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application notes : The posting includes statuses such as Seniority level (Mid-Senior level), Employment type (Full-time). For additional roles and opportunities at JSU, see related adjunct and faculty postings.

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