*Assistant Professor Communication #496103, #498875* The Department of Communication at Lamar University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Multimedia Journalism (Broadcasting Emphasis) and a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Multimedia Journalism (Journalism Emphasis), #496103 and #498875. In this role, the hire would teach a variety of courses within the journalism and broadcasting tracks with an emphasis on multimedia journalism and broadcast production. Courses may include news-writing, media writing, television writing, post production and editing, electronic field production, introduction to broadcasting, and other courses relevant to the applicant’s specialty area and departmental needs. The hire will also engage in scholarly research and/or creative activity as well as be an active member in academic advisement and departmental service. An active research agenda, ideally combining journalism with one or more of the following areas is required: social, mobile, digital media and/or the use of virtual reality technologies and video games as storytelling tools in journalism. The department is open to a variety of methodological approaches. The successful applicant would also serve as the faculty advisor for student media and as an academic advisor for Broadcasting Journalism majors, as well as serving on departmental, college, and university committees as needed. Minimum qualifications: A terminal degree in broadcasting, multimedia journalism and related discipline as well as experience in field production and studio production are required. Lamar University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. To apply or to learn more about the positions, go to https://jobs.lamar.edu/postings/4003 This institution offers benefits to same-sex and to different sex domestic partners. This institution offers benefits to spouses. If you have any questions about the positions listed below, please contact Natalie Tindall <ntindall@lamar.edu?subject=Assistant%20Professor%20Communication%20%23496103%2C%20%23498875>, the chair of the Department of Communication, or Qingjiang Yao <qyao@lamar.edu?subject=Assistant%20Professor%20Communication%20%23496103%2C%20%23498875>, the chair of the hiring committee. *About Lamar University: *Home to 15,000 students, Lamar University, located near Houston in Beaumont, TX, is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities, and is a member of The Texas State University System. LU offers more than 100 programs of study leading to bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. The 292-acre campus in Beaumont is about 90 miles east of Houston and about 25 miles west of Louisiana. *About the Department of Communication: *The primary goals of the Department of Communication are to help develop and nurture strong and effective communication skills in students while at the same time providing an education in the five career-based tracks which the department offers. The five communication and media-related tracks offered by the department include advertising, broadcasting, corporate communication (including public relations), film and digital imaging, and journalism. We feel it is important that students receive both theory and practical application in both the general communication classes and the classes that relate to each track. The Department of Communication opens the door for exciting careers in advertising, broadcasting, corporate communication, film, journalism and public relations. The department offers a Bachelor of Science <https://fineartscomm.lamar.edu/communication/academic-programs/index.html> degree in communication. Students build a variety of communication skills in areas such as interpersonal communication, communication theory, public speaking, oral interpretation and debate, and media writing. ---------------------------------------------- Natalie T. J. Tindall, Ph.D., APR | Associate Professor Email <drnatalietjtindall@gmail.com> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/dr_tindall> | Website <http://natalietjtindall.wordpress.com/> | Schedule an appointment <http://tindall.youcanbook.me>