Assistant/Associate Professor of Multiplatform Journalism

Position Details

Classification Information

Position Classification Title

FLSA

Exempt

Position Class (Extract From Banner or PA)

80090

EPA Position Type

JCAT

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of the Position

Faculty in the Department of Communication and Media Studies seek
applications for a full-time, nine-month tenure-track Assistant
Professor of Multiplatform Journalism in the College of Arts,
Sciences and Education. The start date for this position is August
2027. Job responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses,
serving as a faculty advisor, mentoring and coaching students
inside and outside the classroom; producing scholarly research that
results in publications in peer-reviewed journals within the
discipline area or engaging in professional, creative activities
that demonstrate innovative use of multimedia in the discipline;
facilitating presentations at well-respected professional
conferences; serving on committees at the department, College and
university levels; College and university service as well as
engaging in service to one’s professional discipline and the larger
Winston-Salem and Forsyth County community.

Position Information

Working Position Title

Assistant/Associate Professor

Building and Room No.

Hall- Patterson

Appointment Type

Permanent Full-Time

If Time Limited.

No

Appointment Length.

9 Months

Position Number

001759

Requirements and Preferences

Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or
other emergencies

No

Normal Work Schedule

Monday- Friday, Various Class and Meeting Times

Department Required Skills

Faculty in the Department of Communication and Media Studies seek
exceptional candidates who demonstrate a commitment to excellence
in teaching journalism as well as communication and media studies
courses to undergraduate students. The following qualifications and
skills are required for this position:

• Applicants must have a doctoral degree in journalism (or a

related discipline), or an equivalent terminal degree from an
accredited institution in journalism (or a related field).

• Evidence of professional experience in multiplatform

journalism, including digital media, television, radio,
newspapers/magazines and multimedia storytelling.

• Evidence of successful teaching in the field at the

college/university level is required.

• Demonstrable evidence of teaching undergraduate students from

culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

• Evidence of utilizing various technologies that engage students

in the learning process.

• Evidence of situating undergraduate students in and mentoring

them through educational experiences where they must leverage their
content knowledge to benefit the larger community.

• Demonstrable evidence of participating in interdisciplinary

teaching and research collaborations with professional colleagues
at the university, across universities, or within the broader
public.

• Candidates must also demonstrate a commitment to liberal

education in a culturally pluralistic community, and they must
illustrate a commitment to their professional growth and
development via engagement in professional organizations and
professional conferences.

We welcome candidates with a background in journalism (or a related
field) who demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively with
colleagues to enhance communication curricular and co-curricular
programs. Candidates must possess effective written and verbal
communication skills, illustrate effective interpersonal skills and
demonstrate the ability to work well with teams on mass media
projects. Candidates must also demonstrate a range of journalistic
skills and proficiency in mass media applications, use computer
technology effectively as a teaching tool, promote electronic
learning activities for students, advance digital literacy through
course content, and have experience with course management learning
systems (e.g., Canvas).

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training,
Education

We welcome candidates with a background in journalism (or a related
field), as well as a demonstrated commitment to diversity, social
justice, innovation, and collaboration in working with university
colleagues and professionals in the discipline.

• Evidence of innovative instruction, ongoing scholarship and

continuous service within an academic department is preferred.

• Evidence of at least three years of successful teaching in the

field at the college/university level is preferred; Demonstrable
instructional success at all levels of the undergraduate level
curriculum, ranging from general education courses to upper-level
courses in communication and media studies.

• Evidence of an active research agenda that supports publication

in peer reviewed journals or publication venues appropriate for the
discipline.

• Evidence of proficiency in social media applications.
• Evidence of utilizing Adobe Suite applications to engage

students in the learning process.

Required License or Certification

Valid US Driver's License

No

Commercial Driver's License Required

No

Physical Required

No

List any other medical/drug tests required

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Describe the specific job duties related to this
competency

The successful candidate will perform specific duties and
responsibilities at a consistently high level. These duties include
but are not limited to the following:

Teaching and Advising

• Teach face-to-face undergraduate courses in journalism, digital

storytelling, graphics and design, news writing and reporting,
critical and persuasive writing, public affairs reporting, copy
editing, sports journalism, global communication, social media and
culture, and other special topics related to communication and
media studies.

• Communicate effectively with students and monitor their

academic progress through EAB and other student success management
systems.

• Construct sufficiently detailed course syllabi prior to the

first class.

• Teach each class section, create and present relevant course

activities, assess assignments by providing written feedback in a
timely fashion, and evaluate student performance.

• Hold office hours each week.
• Advise students in selecting proper courses in the major and

building academic pathways to graduation.

• Foster student success and assist students in reaching their

fullest academic, personal and professional potential.

• Assist with curriculum development and strategic planning.

Scholarship, Research, and Creative Activity

• Articulate an active research agenda that guides scholarly

activity.

• Produce scholarly research that results in publications in

peer-reviewed journals within the discipline area or engage in
professional, creative activities that demonstrate innovative use
of multimedia in the discipline.

• Facilitate presentations at well-respected local, state,

national, and international professional conferences.

• Collaborate with faculty within the department, across the

university, or at other institutions to procure sponsored research
that will advance the department’s mission.

Department, College, University, Professional, and Community
Engagement

• Attend consistently departmental, College and university

meetings.

• Participate in service activities for the department,

university, and community.

• Collaborate with community stakeholders and other professional

organizations.

• Maintain membership in discipline-specific professional

organizations.

• Assist discipline-specific professional organizations with

reviews of conference proposals, peer-reviewed journal articles,
and other professional engagement opportunities.

• Serve on community-oriented committees, boards, and commissions

relative to communication and media studies.

Percentage Of Time

100

Posting Details

Posting Details

Internal Posting Only

No

Position Type

Faculty

Time Limited Position

No

Appointment Length

9 Months

Salary

Commensurate with experience

Open Date

10/14/2026

Close Date

01/14/2027

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions Summary

Please Note: A criminal background check will be conducted
on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment.

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E
requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary
would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and
market considerations.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic
application. The application must be completed in full detail
(including work history) for your qualifications to be
considered.

Failure to complete the application completely may result in you
not being considered for the vacant position.

Your application for the position will not be complete until you
receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of
applying for a position.

If you have general questions about the application process, you
may contact Human Resources at OHR@wssu.edu . Individuals with
disabilities requiring disability-related accommodation in the
application and interview process, please call 336-750-2834

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Document

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Letter of Reference 1
• Letter of Reference 2
• Letter of Reference 3

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Transcripts
• References List