Assistant Professor of Digital Media and Strategic Communication

Carroll College•Helena, MT

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About The Position

Carroll College invites applications for a tenure-track digital media and strategic communication position. The successful applicant will be a co-collaborator and co-architect of a major revision and rebranding of our traditional Public Relations program and our journalism course, to become more digitally focused and in sync with trends in new media, including the use of AI. Primary courses: The new colleague's primary courses will be drawn from strategic communication theory and writing, strategic communication practice, social media, media writing, media literacy, media ethics, and event planning. Secondary courses: Secondary courses, drawn from the candidate's expertise, could include; AI and communication, crisis communication, sports communication, podcasting, and graphic design. The candidate ideally will advise the campus newspaper, a monthly digital publication produced by students from across the campus. We teach different courses in alternating years to increase total course offerings. Communication Center: The Communication Department is closely affiliated with the Carroll College Communication Center, located in our renovated campus library. With a communication lab, a green screen studio, and a podcasting studio, the Center is a multi-use facility where we teach video and audio production skills, as well as traditional public speaking skills. We also provide equipment and facilities for digital projects to students from all majors and minors. We also partner with the business department to provide marketing and business education to our majors. Department culture: The Communication Department is close-knit, with warm collaboration among faculty colleagues and personal relationships with our students. We mentor students closely to facilitate their success after graduation, including inviting recent alumni to be guest speakers in courses and contacts to facilitate networking. Our graduates have held jobs in top firms such as Edelman Public Relations, Amazon, Exxon, and CNBC television. We emphasize holistic education, founded on ethical decision-making and a desire to care for those we serve, no matter the profession. Our department seeks a student-focused educator who would embrace the opportunity to co-create a digital strategic communication program that would draw upon your digital skills; knowledge of AI for teaching and learning and for professional application; and additional specializations. Tenure at Carroll requires professional development and research, with insistence on high-impact teaching practices, which is the hallmark of our mission: "Not for school but for life."

Requirements

The successful candidate will possess an earned doctorate in Communications, Media or a directly related field (ABD considered).
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

College teaching experience or relevant employment experience preferred.

Benefits

Employer sponsored Medical insurance, Wellness program and Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Dental, Vision, Pet Insurance and more
403(b) Retirement Plan with matching contributions from the College
Employer provided Life and Long-Term disability benefits
Tuition Remission for employee, and if eligible, for spouse and dependent child(ren)
Potential Tuition Exchange benefits for dependent child(ren)
Other unique benefits such as tickets to home athletic events, rental of outdoor equipment, access to the campus workout facility, and more

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