The Department of Communication at Lamar University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Multimedia Journalism (Broadcasting Emphasis).
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.
This institution does offer benefits to domestic partners.
This institution offers benefits to spouses.
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Natalie T. J. Tindall, Ph.D., APR | Associate Professor