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Responsibilities:
This non-tenure track Assistant Professor of Practice position involves teaching journalism courses for the Journalism & Media Studies department, providing service to the University, and staying active professionally with work for the Reg Murphy Center for Collaborative Journalism and other external partners.
We are interested in applicants who are practicing or former journalists that can teach courses in data journalism, investigative reporting, and audio reporting for students learning to produce content for print, radio, broadcast, and online news outlets. The candidate will be expected to teach additional courses in the Journalism and Media Studies programs based on their background and expertise. We are most interested in candidates that can teach additional courses on digital and social media, broadcast journalism, public relations, entrepreneurship, and/or community engagement. The candidate will also remain active in a professional capacity by contributing journalistic work to our community news site, The Macon Newsroom, and other partner and professional news organizations. Additional responsibilities for the position include advising and mentoring students and contributing to departmental and university service requirements.
Qualifications:
A master’s degree in Journalism or related discipline is required, along with at least five years of experience in a professional newsroom or media organization, where the candidate utilized data journalism and/or audio storytelling. Candidates must be able to teach Data Journalism and Audio Journalism courses. Candidates with previous teaching experience, experience in multimedia reporting, and proficiency in editing with Adobe Creative Cloud tools are strongly preferred. Additionally, candidates should have strong storytelling skills, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, and interest in teaching journalism within a larger liberal arts curriculum.
Candidates selected for the first round of interviews will be asked to send unofficial graduate transcripts (redact any personal or private identifying information including, but not limited to: social security number, birthdate, race or gender, before submitting).
Additional Information:
Founded in 1833, Mercer University is a dynamic and comprehensive center of undergraduate, graduate and professional education. With more than 9,200 students enrolled in 12 schools and colleges, on major campuses in Macon and Atlanta; medical school sites in Macon, Savannah, Columbus and Valdosta; and at regional academic centers in Henry and Douglas counties, Mercer is ranked among the top tier and best values of national research universities by U.S. News & World Report. The Mercer Health Sciences Center includes the University’s School of Medicine and Colleges of Nursing, Health Professions and Pharmacy. Mercer is affiliated with six teaching hospitals – Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center and Piedmont Macon Medical Center in Macon; Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah; Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital and St. Francis-Emory Healthcare in Columbus; and SGMC Health in Valdosta. The University also has an educational partnership with Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robins. It operates an academic press and a performing arts center in Macon and an engineering research center in Warner Robins. Mercer Medicine, the clinical faculty practice of the School of Medicine, is based in Macon and operates additional clinics in Sumter, Clay, Putnam, Harris, Taylor and Glynn counties. Mercer is one of only 293 institutions nationwide to shelter a chapter of The Phi Beta Kappa Society, the nation’s most prestigious academic honor society; one of eight institutions to hold membership in the Georgia Research Alliance; and the only private university in Georgia to field an NCAA Division I athletic program.
The Reg Murphy Center for Collaborative Journalism incorporates partnerships with the Journalism and Media Studies department as well local media outlets to include Georgia Public Broadcasting, The Macon Melody, and 13WMAZ, The Journalism and Media Studies department has six faculty members and offers a BA in Journalism and a BA in Media Studies as well as a minor in Film Studies.
Candidates should complete the brief online application and attach the following required documents:
1) A Cover Letter
2) Curriculum Vitae
3) A statement of Teaching Philosophy and/or experience
4) Contact information for three professional references
Selection of the final candidate is contingent on a successful criminal background check.
About Mercer University
Founded in 1833, Mercer University is a distinguished private institution recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, and community engagement. With campuses across Georgia, Mercer’s twelve schools and colleges offer a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The university cultivates a close-knit, student-centered environment where innovation, service, and personal growth are deeply valued. Mercer’s employees are at the heart of its mission, dedicated to advancing innovation, supporting student success, and strengthening both our local and global communities through service. At Mercer, we believe in the power of relationships and the importance of in-person collaboration. Accordingly, our employees are expected to serve in-person as it fosters real-time problem solving, mentoring, and the meaningful connections that strengthen both our work and service to our students and the broader university community.
Why Work at Mercer University
Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents), generous retirement contributions, tuition waivers, paid vacation and sick leave, technology discounts, schedules that allow for work-life balance, and so much more!
At Mercer University, a Bear is more than a mascot: it's a frame of mind that begins with a strong desire to make the most out of your career. Mercer Bears do not settle for mediocrity or the status quo. If you're seeking an environment where your passion and determination are embraced, then you want to work at Mercer University.
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