
Website Louisiana State Civil Service
Job Description:
The Department of New Media, Journalism, and Communication Arts within the Dear School of Creative and Perfonning Arts at Northwestern State University of Louisiana is seeking applications for a 12-month unclassified/faculty position of Department Head of the Department of New Media, Journalism, and Communication Arts. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience. EFFECTIVE DATE: July I, 2021
Job Responsibilities:
- Reporting to the Director of the School of Creative and Performing Arts, the Department Head of New Media, Journalism, and Communication Arts administers the Communication major with the following concentrations: Journalism, Broadcast, and Digital Media; Strategic Communications; and Sports Media.
- In addition, the department offers a 24-credit minor and 18-credit certificate in Strategic Communications.
- The Department Head also provides necessary oversight of student media, including the student newspaper, radio station, TV station, and yearbook.
- Administrative responsibilities include coordinating curriculum development; course scheduling; strategic planning; faculty and staff supervision; program advocacy; recruitment outreach; alumni and donor relations; resource management; facility oversight, and service activities while demonstrating a commitment to excellence in teaching.
- The Department Head should understand the needs of an undergraduate program in digital/multi-platform journalism and strategic communication.
Job Requirements:
- Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills;
- Experience in developing curriculum and assessment procedures;
- History of peer-reviewed research (scholarly or creative) at the national/international level.
- Experience with ACEJMC and SACS-COC accreditation;
- Familiarity with curriculum development and creating new program offerings.
- Strengthen and/or create meaningful donor and alumni relationships and university partnerships;
- Excite future majors about the department’s programs and offerings at recruiting events;
- Organize and supervise department events and encourage faculty to think creatively about organizing events that engage students;
- Be creative about resource implications and equipment management.
Job Details:
Company: Louisiana State Civil Service
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Job Functions: Others
Job Location: New Orleans, LA, US
Application Deadline: N/A
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