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EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY, DEPARTMENT OF MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION, invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track ASSISTANT PROFESSOR position specializing in journalism and public relations. The candidate will contribute to department graduate and undergraduate programs, and teach courses relevant to journalism and public relations. The Department of Media and Communication offers an integrated, cross-platform curriculum including undergraduate and graduate courses with the goal of producing graduates with a broad knowledge of the media and its wide variety of professions. Community engagement, particularly through service learning in the classroom, is emphasized in the department.

The Department of Media and Communication offers an integrated, cross-platform curriculum including undergraduate and graduate courses with the goal of producing graduates with a broad knowledge of the media and its wide variety of professions. We have a flexible and customizable bachelor's degree, offering student experiences in advertising, film, journalism, public relations, radio, sports media, and TV. We also have a master's degree program in Brand & Media Strategy and a graduate certificate in Film Production.

The Department of Media and Communication expects all successful candidates to establish and maintain an active research or creative activity program and participate in service to the department, college, university, and community. Ideal candidates would be able to contribute at all levels. Tenure-track faculty typically teach a 3:3 load.

The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs including paid time off & leave, paid holidays, health and life insurance, retirement, access to University facilities and services, and much more! Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information. https://www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.

ETSU is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. Successful candidates should demonstrate commitment and contribution to fostering and advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion. East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.