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Assistant Professor of Journalism and Communication
Wartburg College
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Posted: 13-Dec-24
Location: Waverly, Iowa
Salary: Competitive
Employment Type:
Full-time
Organization Type:
Higher Education Institution
Preferred Education:
Doctorate/Professional
Faculty Position Vacancy
Founded in 1852, Wartburg College is a selective four-year liberal arts college of the Lutheran Church (ELCA), nationally recognized for community engagement. The college offers more than 50 academic majors and pre-professional and certificate programs leading to the bachelor’s degree. The college is located in Waverly, Iowa, a growing community of more than 10,000 residents. As part of the Cedar Valley metro area (near Waterloo and Cedar Falls), Waverly has an abundance of cultural, musical, and recreational opportunities. Major Midwest metropolitan areas within driving distance include Des Moines, Iowa (2.5 hours); Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn. (3 hours); Madison, Wis. (3.5 hours); Rochester, Minn. (2 hours); Chicago (5 hours); and Omaha, Neb. (4 hours). The Wartburg Community is committed to creating and maintaining a mutually respectful environment that recognizes and celebrates diversity among all students, faculty, and staff. As an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution, Wartburg College actively seeks applications from members of underrepresented groups.
POSITION: Assistant Professor of Journalism and Communication
TITLE: Assistant Professor, Tenure Track
START DATE: August 2025
TIMELINE: Applications received by January 15 will receive full consideration
QUALIFICATIONS:
Successful candidates will provide evidence of the following qualifications:
Required:
Master’s degree in journalism, video production, communication studies, or related field
College-level teaching experience or five years professional experience in any of the following: multimedia journalism, broadcast production, professional videography, composition or a closely related field
Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver introductory and upper-level courses in journalism, broadcast production, and communication studies
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations
Preferred:
Ph.D. in journalism, video production, communication studies or related field
Prior experience teaching in introductory and upper-level courses in journalism, video production, composition, and broadcast production
Prior experience working in multimedia journalism, broadcast production, or related field
Demonstrated evidence of teaching effectiveness
Successful candidates will also have a demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and multicultural competence in an educational and work environment and must be willing to support the College’s mission and contribute to the strategic plan.
DUTIES:
The successful candidate will fulfill the duties of tenure track faculty to include:
Teaching three courses each semester and teaching one course in the May term
The successful candidate will also engage in academic advising, service to the department and other related student work in Knight Vision broadcast/student media
Primary teaching responsibilities include introductory and upper-level courses in multimedia journalism, composition, and broadcast production
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Send resume/curriculum vitae, unofficial graduate transcripts, contact information for three current references, and a letter of application describing your teaching, scholarship, and service experience/interests and how these will support the distinctive mission and institutional learning outcomes of Wartburg College. In the application letter, please also address any experiences you have working with diverse groups of students. This information should be submitted electronically by selecting "Apply for this Position" on our website. For specific inquiries contact Dr. Penni Pier at penni.pier@wartburg.edu. For further information about the college and the city of Waverly, see http://www.wartburg.edu. Information about the Journalism and Communication Department may be found at https://www.wartburg.edu/journalism-communication/ .
Wartburg College requires a criminal background check for position finalists.
WARTBURG COLLEGE is a selective liberal arts college of the ELCA, nationally recognized for leadership for public purpose. As an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution, Wartburg College actively seeks applications from members of underrepresented ethnic and minority groups.
Founded in 1852, Wartburg College is a selective four-year liberal arts college of the Lutheran Church (ELCA), nationally recognized for community engagement. The college offers more than 50 academic majors and pre-professional and certificate programs leading to the bachelor’s degree. The Wartburg Community is committed to creating and maintaining a mutually respectful environment that recognizes and celebrates diversity among all students, faculty, and staff. As an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution, Wartburg College actively seeks applications from members of underrepresented groups.
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