EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veterans status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Professor of Practice, GSUTV
Category: | Faculty – Full-Time Professor of Practice, GSUTV |
Posted: | January 8, 2024 |
Type: | Full-Time, Employee |
The Department of Communication at Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA, is currently accepting
applications for a Professor of Practice position, with an anticipated start date of May 2024. We are
seeking highly skilled media practitioners specializing in Digital TV production to join our educational
program. This Professor of Practice will teach every semester, mentor graduate and undergraduate
students in all aspects of production and contribute to content creation for GSUTV.
Required Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience in digital TV production within studio settings and in the field.
- Instructional effectiveness, whether through formal academic experience or media training experiences.
- Experience with professional-grade cameras.
- Experience with digital editing tools.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with program development.
- Exceptional communication skills (oral, written, digital).
- Knowledge of the latest broadcasting technologies.
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, and ProTools.
The Department of Communication offers a diverse range of undergraduate programs including degrees
in Journalism (multi-media reporting, public relations, and media & society), Speech Communication,
M.A. degrees in Communication (research track), and Digital Media Strategies (professional track), and a
doctoral degree in Communication Studies. Professors of Practice teach both required and elective
courses within the journalism BA and MA programs. The department (communication.gsu.edu) is
committed to serving students and advancing innovative instruction.
Georgia State University, an enterprising R-1 university, is located in downtown Atlanta, a metropolitan
area that serves as one of the nation’s film and media communication hubs and is home to the state
capitol, The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change, the Auburn Avenue Research
Library on African American Culture and History, The Carter Center, the National Center for Civil and
Human Rights, CNN, The Weather Channel, GPB and the CDC. The university is proud to enroll and
graduate one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation.
Applicants should have a minimum of 10 years of experience as a media professional and possess a
completed bachelor’s degree in media production, journalism, mass communication or a closely allied
discipline at the time of employment.
Interested applicants should submit the following documents to [email protected]:
1. Letter of interest, two pages or less, outlining their vision of the future of digital storytelling and
how their professional and academic experiences have prepared them to support and apply
Georgia State’s mission and core values, which are described in our strategic plan
(https://strategic.gsu.edu)
2. Curriculum vitae or detailed resume
3. Evidence of instructional effectiveness
4. Names and contact information of three professional references (letters will be requested for all
finalists)
Review of applications will begin February 15, 2023, and continue until the position is filled. For
inquiries regarding this position, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Octavia Nasr at
[email protected], or the Department Chair, Dr. Jaye Atkinson at [email protected].
Full-time employees enjoy benefits such as retirement savings plans with matching funds, health
insurance options (a variety of medical, dental, and vision plans), life insurance, and other insurance
options, as well as savings accounts (health; flexible; transportation), and an EAP. Georgia State
University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, or pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or
protected veteran status in its programs, services, activities, employment, and/or admissions.
Additionally, the University promotes equal employment opportunity for women, minorities, persons
with disabilities and veterans through its affirmative action program.
Lecturer in Speech Communication
Category: | Faculty – Full-Time Lecturer |
Posted: | December 1, 2023 |
Type: | Full-Time, Employee |
The Department of Communication at Georgia State University (GSU), Atlanta campus, invites applicants for Lecturers of basic communication courses to begin Fall 2024. Lecturers at GSU are full-time non-tenure track faculty with both teaching and service requirements who directly contribute to the mission of the university. Lecturers have the opportunity for promotion to Senior Lecturer and Principal Senior Lecturer based on excellence in teaching and service. Lecturers normally teach four courses per semester, and for these positions, the courses would include: Public Speaking, Human Communication, and Media, Culture & Society, among other lower-division courses. An upper-level course in area of specialization may occasionally be available. This is a 9-month position with opportunities to teach during the summer based on enrollment.
Essential Qualifications
· PhD in Communication or closely allied field, at the time of appointment
· Demonstrated excellence in teaching basic communication courses
· Ability to effectively deliver instruction in online, hybrid, and face-to-face formats
Preferred Qualifications
· Advanced understanding of digital, oral, and written communication skills
· Knowledge and experience with instructional technology
· Experience with service in an academic environment
Georgia State University, an enterprising R-1 university, the largest in the state, is in downtown Atlanta, and is home to one of the most diverse student bodies in the country. It is a national leader in innovative instruction and academic success, and our new strategic plan can be found online (strategic.gsu.edu). GSU is an institutional member of the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity. Full-time employees enjoy benefits such as retirement savings plans with matching funds, health insurance options (a variety of medical, dental, and vision plans), life insurance, and other insurance options, as well as savings accounts (health; flexible; transportation), and an EAP. An offer of employment will be conditional upon background verification. Georgia State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status in its programs, services, activities, employment, and/or admissions. Additionally, the University promotes equal employment opportunity for women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans through its affirmative action program.
To Apply
Please send the following materials to Dr. Rasha Ramzy, Search Committee Chair, at [email protected]
1. Application cover letter
2. Curriculum vitae (if doctorate not yet complete, please indicate when it is expected)
3. In two pages or less, please outline how your professional and academic experiences have prepared you to support and apply Georgia State’s mission and core values, which are described in our strategic plan.
4. Student evaluations or other evidence of success in instruction
5. Names and contact information for three references (letters will be requested for all finalists)
Review of applications will begin on February 1, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.
Part-time Instructor
Category: | Faculty – Part-Time Instructor |
Application Reviewed: | As needed, typically June/July for Fall semesters, October/November for Spring semesters |
Type: | Part-Time, Employee |
About the Position
GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY, College of Arts and Sciences, invites applications for non-tenure track, Part-Time Instructor faculty positions.
The Department of Communication anticipates hiring Part-Time Instructors to teach undergraduate courses in journalism and speech communication, including such courses as specialized reporting, applied graphic communication, public speaking, human communication, public relations (techniques, writing, campaigns), news writing, feature writing, and media, culture, and society. Preference will be given to those with appropriate teaching and professional experience.
Application Information
Applicants should send:
- a letter of application
- CV
- list of courses they have experience to teach
- evidence of teaching effectiveness
An offer of employment will be conditional upon budgetary approval and background verification.
Send applications and supporting materials to:
Dr. Rasha Ramzy,
Department of Communication
[email protected]
Review of Applications
A review of applications will begin as needed, typically June/July for Fall semesters, October/November for Spring semesters.
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