Requisition: 202400039F

Hiring Salary/Recruiting Range:

Commensurate with education and experience.

Department: Dept of Mass Communication

General Requirements:

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience teaching in higher education.

Prior experience supervising student organizations and media practicums.

Experience developing and teaching undergraduate courses.

Active in a professional organization.

Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:

The Department of Mass Communication at Sam Houston State University invites applications to the prestigious Phillip G. Warner Endowed Associate/Full Professor of Practice in Journalism position. We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual who can inspire and mentor the next generation of media professionals. The ideal candidate for the position should have a robust background in journalism and/or public relations, teaching and service specialization in media relations, strategic communications, and journalism, and the desire and ability to contribute to developing the department’s new major and minor programs. The position begins Fall 2024.

Key responsibilities include:

Teach a 4/4 course load, including the media practicum, such as Priority One. This on-campus student PR agency supports the university, college, department, and community’s event building and execution. Teach two or more different subjects, such as mass media writing, social media, campaigns, sports communication, sports PR, or other related fields in PR and/or journalism.

Develop and implement new courses that equip students with essential workforce readiness skills aligned with the emerging media landscape. Participate in departmental and university service while upholding their engagement in the field.

Other Specifications/Instructions for the Position:

About the Mass Communication Department:

The Department of Mass Communication at Sam Houston State University serves more than 500 students studying journalism, broadcast production, public relations, advertising, and film. Located in the Dan Rather Communications Building, it is home to 90.5 The Kat, Channel 7, Bearkat Student Media, The Houstonian, and the annual Heatwave Media and Film Festival. The department blends research-focused and practice-oriented faculty of various backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

About Sam Houston State University:

Located 40 miles north of suburban Houston, Sam Houston State University provides high-quality education, scholarship, and service to qualified students for the benefit of regional, state, national, and international constituencies. The university is classified as a High Research Activity university and a “Community Engaged” institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. SHSU is a growing community serving over 21,000 students across three campuses in Huntsville, Conroe, and The Woodlands. For more information, visit https://www.shsu.edu.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted online and include a cover letter detailing the applicant’s qualifications, relevant experience, and interest in the position, a current CV, transcripts and contact information for three references addressed to Wojciech Lorenc (wlorenc@shsu.edu)

Please note: References provided in the References section of the application will receive an automated email reference request at the time the application is submitted.

Educational Requirements for the Position (Faculty Positions Only):

Minimum Requirements:

A Ph.D. in journalism or a closely related field.

Experience Required for the Position (Faculty Positions Only):

A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the field of journalism or public relations.

Clear potential for developing and teaching undergraduate courses to support the department’s new major and minor programs.