Instructor I

MSU Jobs • Starkville, MS

9d

About The Position

This is one full-time, 9-month, non-tenure-track faculty position requiring the successful candidate to teach and perform service. The Department of Communication at Mississippi State University ( www.comm.msstate.edu ) is one of the largest on campus. There are approximately 500 undergraduate majors across five concentrations: Broadcast & Digital Journalism, Communication & Media Studies, Print & Digital Journalism, Public Relations, and Theatre. Students may choose concentrations in more than one area, and minors are offered in each concentration. The department also offers students a Master of Arts in Communication program. https://www.comm.msstate.edu/graduate-program Students within the Department of Communication can take part in many different career advancement programs, such as internships and other student clubs and organizations like Alpha Psi Omega, Lambda Pi Eta, Speech & Debate Council, Lab Rats Comedy & Improv, Public Relations & Integrated Student Media (PRISM) agency, Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), Broadcast Education Association Student Media Club, Take 30 (Tv) News, The Reflector (newspaper), and via campus media partners: WMSV-FM, University Television, Digital Media Center, Hail State Productions (SEC Network/ESPN) and Geosciences (Meteorology). The successful candidate will be hired at the rank of Instructor I. The university has a promotion system in place for non-tenure track faculty to be considered for and promoted to Instructor II, and subsequently Instructor III, after required time in rank and review by the Tenure and Promotion Committee.

Requirements

• Masters’ degree (in a communication field or a closely related field from an accredited university by hire date)
• Professional experience in the discipline.

Nice To Haves

• Collegiate teaching experience.
• Candidates able to teach other courses in Communication and Media Studies, pertaining to their specialty, are preferred.
• Candidates who have experience in, or the potential for building an enriched scholarly environment are strongly encouraged to apply.
• A demonstrated commitment to work with students of all backgrounds and with students holding a range of worldviews is valued.
• The successful candidate must have a thorough knowledge of the field and a willingness to participate collegially in a broad department.
• Colleagues must be able to communicate that knowledge to students as well as to other important groups through scholarship and service.
• Must be able to teach in a classroom setting and provide service in the profession.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses (in person and/or online).
• Teach Fundamentals of Public Speaking, Introduction to Communication, or other based on area of expertise.
• Advise majors and student organizations
• Develop curriculum
• Serve on committees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees