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Instructor and Director of Student Media, Communication and Media

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Director of Student Media: The School of Communication and Media at the University of Illinois Springfield has an opening beginning August 16, 2024 for the Director of Student Media/Communication Instructor. The Director is expected to manage media operations for the student newspaper, lead newspaper finances/fundraising/marketing and advertising, oversee any graduate assistants or interns for the newspaper, and teach four classes (one being a course devoted to managing the newspaper/student writers) per semester in the School of Communication and Media. Service to the School and/or University is expected. Opportunities to teach during the summer may be available.

This is a full-time on-campus position and benefit-eligible non-tenured academic appointment. UIS faculty are expected to be available and engaged in the university community to perform professional responsibilities as assigned.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Teaching: 4/4 teaching load with one of those courses each semester being Newspaper Practicum - to oversee the newspaper. Other course teaching options include: strategic communication, oral communication, research methods, sports communication, other journalism courses, or other courses as appropriate.

Service: Service to the School and to the University.

Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum of a M.A. in Media, Journalism, Communication or related discipline from an accredited university
Experience with marketing/fundraising
Minimum of two years of proven excellence in teaching or training
Minimum of three years (fulltime equivalent) of paid, professional media/journalism experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
PhD in Media, Journalism, Communication, or related discipline
Experience teaching at the university-level
Managerial experience
Web design/publishing experience
Ability to teach strategic communication, public speaking, research methods, sports communication, and/or other journalism courses

Application deadline: 6/30/2024 

Application instructions: Click the "Apply Now" button at the top or bottom of the posting, create or update your profile, complete the online application, and upload current curriculum vita or resume, teaching statement. Contact information for professional references will be requested later in the search process. Formal review of applications will begin soon after application deadline and continue until the position is filled or the search is terminated.

About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves approximately 4,000 students in 60 undergraduate programs of study, 41 minors, 44 graduate programs of study, 1 doctorate, 43 graduate certificates, coursework that leads to 8 ISBE endorsements. The academic curriculum offers students a strong liberal arts core, a wide range of professional programs, and close faculty interaction. Making the most of its location in the state capital, UIS is broadly engaged in public policy and service. Its diverse student body includes traditional, non-traditional, and international students. Twenty-five percent of majors are in 17 undergraduate and graduate online degree programs and the campus has received several national awards for its implementation of online learning. UIS faculty are committed teachers, active scholars, and professionals in service to society. The University emphasizes excellence in teaching, and faculty are also expected to provide a balance of scholarship and service activities to meet requirements for tenure and promotion. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at https://www.uis.edu and the department/school web page at   www.uis.edu/scm

About Springfield, Illinois: https://www.uis.edu/academic-affairs/about-our-springfield-community/  

UIS employees are strongly encouraged to stay up to date with the most recent COVID-19 vaccination available as a barrier to serious illness.

UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State Universities Retirement System

You do not pay Social Security taxes and your earnings will not be on your Social Security record. (Your record will, however, show your Medicare wages.)

Your pension from the State Universities Retirement System may affect the amount of your:

• Social Security benefit and
• Social Security benefit as a spouse

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting UIS HR at [email protected] or call 217-206-6652.

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