Professor of Practice, Strategic Communication
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 11, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Job Title
Professor of Practice, Strategic Communication
Division
Academic Affairs
Department
Dean School Global Journalism & Communication
Work Status
Full Time
Position Category
Faculty
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Range
Minimum
Commensurate with experience
Maximum
Commensurate with experience
Fund Source
State Support
Job Duties
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate classes in public relations and strategic communication and support teaching of School of Global Journalism & Communications (SGJC's) core required classes. Individual will mentor students in the Strategic Communication (SCOM) Strategy Shop (a student staffed, faculty-supervised strategic communication operation) that works with clients both on and off campus. Individual will teach classes in digital content creation for strategic social/digital media, web and mobile environments, media writing and related classes.
Requested Minimum Qualifications
Candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field coupled with at least two (2) years direct professional experience in the field. Individual must be an expert multimedia storyteller. The candidate must have expert professional skills in the use of the Adobe Creative Suite and other applications needed to create multimedia content. Additionally, the candidate must have expert knowledge of prominent social media and website platforms, including being a native user of TikTok, Instagram Reels, Instagram Stories, Twitter, Linked In, YouTube Shorts and other applications.
Other Preferences for Consideration
Candidates with a master's degree will receive preference. Candidate must be a writer and content creator with strong critical thinking and storytelling capabilities; creative thinker who can tailor writing styles, visual media, and communication approaches to specific audiences and platforms. Candidate must be able to produce photo, graphics, and video content for digital platforms.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
FA00164
Number of Vacancies
1
Job Open Date
07/13/2023
Application Review Date
Job Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicant
A letter of application describing teaching and professional experience is requested. Please upload the following documents to your application, prior to submitting: a current curriculum vitae; a statement of teaching philosophy; official transcripts; provide contact information for three (3) references in the reference page of the application. Individuals must provide an ePortfolio of work demonstrating the ability to create new social media content including copy, graphics and other multimedia assets to promote engagement with social audiences across social media platforms including, but not limited to: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Summary
Job Title
Professor of Practice, Strategic Communication
Division
Academic Affairs
Department
Dean School Global Journalism & Communication
Work Status
Full Time
Position Category
Faculty
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Range
Minimum
Commensurate with experience
Maximum
Commensurate with experience
Fund Source
State Support
Job Duties
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate classes in public relations and strategic communication and support teaching of School of Global Journalism & Communications (SGJC's) core required classes. Individual will mentor students in the Strategic Communication (SCOM) Strategy Shop (a student staffed, faculty-supervised strategic communication operation) that works with clients both on and off campus. Individual will teach classes in digital content creation for strategic social/digital media, web and mobile environments, media writing and related classes.
Requested Minimum Qualifications
Candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field coupled with at least two (2) years direct professional experience in the field. Individual must be an expert multimedia storyteller. The candidate must have expert professional skills in the use of the Adobe Creative Suite and other applications needed to create multimedia content. Additionally, the candidate must have expert knowledge of prominent social media and website platforms, including being a native user of TikTok, Instagram Reels, Instagram Stories, Twitter, Linked In, YouTube Shorts and other applications.
Other Preferences for Consideration
Candidates with a master's degree will receive preference. Candidate must be a writer and content creator with strong critical thinking and storytelling capabilities; creative thinker who can tailor writing styles, visual media, and communication approaches to specific audiences and platforms. Candidate must be able to produce photo, graphics, and video content for digital platforms.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
FA00164
Number of Vacancies
1
Job Open Date
07/13/2023
Application Review Date
Job Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicant
A letter of application describing teaching and professional experience is requested. Please upload the following documents to your application, prior to submitting: a current curriculum vitae; a statement of teaching philosophy; official transcripts; provide contact information for three (3) references in the reference page of the application. Individuals must provide an ePortfolio of work demonstrating the ability to create new social media content including copy, graphics and other multimedia assets to promote engagement with social audiences across social media platforms including, but not limited to: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Public Job Posting
- Internal Job Posting
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Website
- Other
- * Are you a current, past, or retired Morgan State University employee? Are you a current, past, or retired State employee? If YES to current, past, or retired STATE employee, please state the agency. If not applicable, put N/A.
(Open Ended Question) - * How many years of relevant experience do you have?
- Less than 2 years
- 2 - 4 years
- 5 - 7 years
- 7+ years
- * What is the highest level of education attained?
- GED
- High School Diploma
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
- PHD
- * Please select your primary discipline of education and instruction.
- Economics
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- General Business
- Hospitality Management
- Human Resources
- Information Systems Management
- Other
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts (unofficial )
- Curriculum Vitae
- Portfolio
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Statement of Interest
- Writing Sample
- Resume
- Media File
