Assistant Teaching Professor or Assistant Professor of Practice in Digital Media Communication

Description:

Position Title:

Assistant Teaching Professor or Assistant Professor of Practice in Digital Media Communication

Appointment Type:Faculty

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University seeks an experienced professional to teach courses in digital strategy and multi-platform content. We seek a candidate to help develop and grow our digital media curriculum. Ideal candidates will have experience in digital storytelling areas, such as interactive and immersive media, data-driven content and strategy, social media strategy and analytics, search engine marketing, artificial intelligence, or data and analytics using common industry tools. Appointment length is three years, beginning 1/1/2024.  Renewal parameters are determined by performance and department need.

The adherence to programmatic goals and curriculum objectives is required, as the school is accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC).

Required Minimum Qualifications:

For Assistant Professor of Practice:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or a related field

• Five years of professional experience in advertising, journalism, public relations or a related field

For Assistant Teaching Professor:

• Master’s degree in communications or a related field

• Two years of professional experience in advertising, journalism, public relations or a related field

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated professional experience in digital communication, such as interactive and immersive media, data-driven content and strategy, social media strategy and analytics, search engine marketing, artificial intelligence or data and analytics using common industry tools

Relevant digital certifications, such as Google Analytics, Google Ads, Hootsuite Social Marketing, Meta, Hubspot, etc.

Demonstrated higher education teaching experience or training experience in communication or related field

Advising or mentoring experience in academic or professional settings

Department/Program & College Description: The Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication has a dynamic ACEJMC-accredited undergraduate program and a strong Master’s program. The School has undergraduate majors in Journalism and Mass Communication, Advertising, and Public Relations. Additional information about the School is available at www.greenlee.iastate.edu.

Department Unit/Website: www.greenlee.iastate.edu

Proposed Start Date: January 1, 2024

Proposed End Date or Length of Term: December 31, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year: 09 Month Work Period

Time Type: Full time

Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans;
• Generous leave plans;
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa);
• Life insurance and long-term disability;
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Wellbeing program.

Original Posting Date: September 6, 2023

Posting Close Date: October 10, 2023

Job Requisition Number: R12879