Assistant Professor of Practice in Communication and Media

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities of the Assistant Professor of Practice in Communication/Media will be twofold. The successful applicant will teach a variety of courses in video production such as Video Production I, Video Production II, the Communication and Media Internship Practicum, and develop a course in Sports Broadcasting. A second responsibility is to manage the Media Center studio. This includes managing the design, implementation, operational status, upgrades, and end-user support of broadcast technology related to media production courses, such as multi-camera studio and control room systems, Avid Nexis shared media server system, and livestream broadcast capabilities. Begins 2026-2027 academic year. Service to the Department and University is expected as well as willingness to actively contribute to the mission of the University.  

Application Instructions:

To apply, please submit a detailed letter of interest, current curriculum vita, and names and contact information for three references who can attest to the applicant's teaching experience, scholarly potential, and qualifications for the position. Finalists will be asked to provide recommendation letters and additional documents. Materials should be submitted online as MS Word documents or pdf files at www.assumption.edu/hr. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Sitting, standing, walking, and bending are required of this position. Use of a computer keyboard and computer screen for periods of time with close vision and the ability to adjust visual focus plus manual dexterity are required. 

MENTAL DEMANDS:  The mental demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Examples of mental demands include reading (documents), detailed work, confidentiality, language, math, reasoning, oral communications, written communications, customer contact, multiple concurrent tasks, constant interruptions, and performing calculations when necessary. 

About Assumption University:

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