Purdue University Northwest

Assistant Professor of Communication

Job Summary:

The Purdue University Northwest Department of Communication and Creative Arts invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor candidates with a record research or professional practice, pedagogy, and teaching experience in broadcasting and journalism. The ideal candidate has documented experience in TV broadcasting production.

Classes in broadcasting and journalism are the main responsibility. This position will be expected to teach the development and production of The Roundtable Perspective, a student-produced, public access talk show with new episodes airing once a week on Lakeshore Public Media (PBS). The position will also provide traditional and innovative support for The Pioneer, PNW’s monthly student-produced newspaper. From a larger perspective, this position requires a generalist’s approach to Communication as a multifaceted, interdisciplinary subject. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable knowledge in Visual Communication Design, Strategic Communication, and/or Public Advocacy.

Responsibilities:

• This position will entail a 3-3 course load.
• The incumbent will teach with professional tools and demonstrate high-level proficiency and/or professional experience in some combination of following areas: TV broadcasting, journalism, reporting, media production, content creation, video editing, publication design.
• There is an expectation of service engagement including at the department, College, and University levels.
• The incumbent will be an active scholar-practitioner who contributes to nationally recognized research within their field.

Qualifications:

• Candidates must possess the terminal degree in their field of study (PhD, MA, MFA)
• Significant professional experience (minimum of 7 years) may be considered in place of academic or degree qualifications for the right candidate.
• Evidence of teaching at the college level- Demonstrated understanding of traditional journalism and research practices
• Experience with TV broadcasting and/or media production- Documented expertise in the manipulation of video, text, and imagery

University Profile:

Purdue University Northwest (PNW), a premier metropolitan university located in Northwest Indiana, is dedicated to empowering transformational change in its students on its two campuses in Hammond and Westville, Indiana. Part of the Purdue University system and offering more than 70 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, PNW is committed to academic excellence, supports growth, and celebrates diversity. PNW’s colleges, schools and centers are distinguished through prestigious accreditations, national recognitions, and competitive rankings.

PNW’s Hammond campus is located only 30 miles from Chicago with the Westville branch campus just 15 miles from the Indiana Dunes National Park. Fostering a university community full of contrasts—urban and rural, industrial and natural, with a well-established history and forward-thinking mindset—PNW’s two campuses serve its students, many of whom are the first in their families to attend college to make the most of this rich range of resources. Moreover, PNW has been designated as a Hispanic-serving public institution dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and under-served student population.

College Profile:

The College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences serves over 1,400 undergraduate students and 170 graduate students across a wide range of programs. Departments and Schools within the college include:- Behavioral Sciences- Communication and Creative Arts- English and World Languages- History, Philosophy, Politics and Economics- Psychology- School of Education & Counseling The College houses the Community Counseling Center that provides quality affordable mental health services and the Institute for Social and Policy Research, which uses social science and policy analysis methods to find solutions to educational, social, and health-related challenges facing the citizens of Northwest Indiana and the Chicago metropolitan region. The college is also home to the Willie T. Donald Exoneration Advisory Coalition to support those who have been wrongfully convicted in the state of Indiana.

How to Apply:

Applicants should submit:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of interest: provide a broad overview of your qualifications and interests as a practitioner and educator
• Portfolio of broadcasting, research, and/or professional experience: provide examples of your work.
• Names and contact information of 3 professional references
• Syllabi for relevant past courses

The Communication and Creative Arts department will have a booth at the NCA 2024 110th Annual Convention at the New Orleans Marriott. The date and time of the Career Fair is Friday Nov. 22, 2024, from 9:00am-12:00pm.

All inquiries, nominations, and applications will remain confidential; references will not be contacted without notice. Position inquiries may be addressed to Catherine Gillotti, Search Committee Chair-

Employment is contingent upon completion of a successful background check.

Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.