Instructor/Studio Manager

Colorado State University

7d•$86,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Journalism and Media Communication Department seeks to hire a full-time non-tenure-track instructor of media production. The initial instructor-level contract will be for three years with the possibility of moving to a continuing appointment or another contract appointment, contingent on performance reviews during the initial contract period. This is a 12-month appointment. The department is a highly respected unit in the College of Liberal Arts. A strong professional skills curriculum serves 450+ majors in an ACEJMC-accredited undergraduate program. A fully online undergraduate program launched in 2018 and currently serves an additional 70 undergraduate students. Roughly 50 graduate students are enrolled in the residential M.S. program in Journalism and Media Communication, and a Ph.D. program in Media Communication. A professionally focused Master’s in Communication and Media Management (MCMM) is offered remotely and serves roughly 40 students at any given time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a media-related field, including journalism, filmmaking, media production, or communication.
Five years of professional experience in media production (studio and/or in the field), broadcasting, podcasting, or multimedia storytelling, demonstrating creative talent and technical expertise.
Evidence of teaching and/or mentoring undergraduates or new professionals in streaming, TV and video production, studio management, news and sports broadcasting, documentary and narrative film, and/or related areas.
Experience sourcing, purchasing, planning, and management for equipment and technologies related to studio and field production.
Demonstrated communication skills and ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with media organizations and partners.
Evidence of continued training, education, and innovative planning in production, technologies, software, and/or teaching/mentoring.

Nice To Haves

Six or more years of professional media production experience in both studio and field across media organizations, platforms, or formats (e.g., news, sports, documentary, streaming, or narrative film).
Record of teaching excellence and innovation in media production, including both online and classroom course preparation and delivery.
Professional media production experience and/or management in institutions of higher education.
Experience collaborating in a campus environment across departments that utilize media production equipment and facilities, including working with instructors, students, and administration.
Success in building external, cross-campus, and financial partnerships that support student learning initiatives and opportunities.

Responsibilities

Teach courses and design learning activities that support student success.
Teach media production courses supporting the department’s curriculum in TV and video production, studio management, news and sports broadcasting, streaming, and documentary and narrative film.
Develop and maintain course materials, assessments, and records.
Provide guidance, feedback, and support to students while contributing to departmental goals.
Manage the professional television and podcast studios in Clark Hall and in the JMC Department.
Assist in undergraduate recruiting and will help cultivate internship and career relationships with relevant media organizations.
Help foster campus and media industry partnerships that may result in new revenue streams for studio use and on-location production.