Professional-in-Residence (Broadcast)

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Position Summary: Fulltime faculty member in Mass Communication with strong broadcast background to start in fall 2022

Responsibilities/Accountability:

• Acceptance of Mission: Dillard University's mission is to produce graduates who excel, become world leaders, are broadly educated, culturally aware, and concerned with improving the human condition. Through a highly personalized and learning-centered approach, Dillard's students are able to meet the competitive demands of a diverse, global and technologically advanced society. Upon acceptance of this position, you’re agreeing to adhere to the Mission and Values of Dillard and the responsibilities set forth.
• Teach nine hours of mass communication courses each semester plus twenty-five percent (25%) release time to advise WDUB online radio each semester; prepare assessments; conduct curriculum review and implementation; advise students; engage in research and publication; participate in program development; and participate in service activities at all levels of the University. This is a nine-month non-tenure-track position.

QUALIFICATIONS: Required

• We seek a distinguished broadcast media practitioner with a minimum of undergraduate degree and extensive broadcast experience and recognition/award for consideration for the professional-in-residence position. An earned doctorate degree (or ABD) in mass communication from an accredited institution will be considered for a tenure-track position as assistant or associate professor.
• Seven (7) years’ minimum professional experience in broadcast journalism with documented advancement in the field.
• Portfolio of professional broadcast work required.
• A commitment to teaching excellence and a demonstrated quality teaching ability.
• Ability to teach broadcast news and radio courses.

PREFERRED:

• Demonstrated willingness to interact effectively with alumni, faculty, staff, and students.

Work Conditions May require long hours sitting in front of a computer, walking across campus, and/or bending, stooping and lifting up to 20lbs.

How to Apply:

Inquiries, nominations and applications are invited. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit an application, cover letter, a resume, a statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended (official transcripts are required of all finalists), and three letters to the Dillard University Career Site:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=dillarduni&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US

Dillard University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Individuals who require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to participate in the search process should notify the Office of Human Resources.