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Position Title Lecturer-Pool Faculty of Mass Communication (Broadcast Production) - 1 position to be filled
Requisition 202300060F Rank Lecturer-Pool FLSA status Exempt Hiring Salary
Commensurate with education and experience.
Position Category Position Type Part-Time Non-Tenure Track College College of Arts & Media Department Dept of Mass Communication Open Date 04/18/2023 Quicklink https: // shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/34641
Refer Applicants To
Contact Name Bruce O'NealTitle
Visiting Assistant Professor Sam Houston State University Department of Mass Communication Box 2207 Huntsville, TX 77341
Contact Phone 936-294-3174 Contact Email [email protected]
Position Details
Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job
The Department of Mass Communication at Sam Houston State University invites applications for a Lecturer-Pool faculty position concentrating on broadcast production.
Lecturer-Pool faculty are term positions hired to teach one to four courses per semester. Course requirements may include a combination of teaching on- campus classes at the main campus in Huntsville, and online classes, depending on the needs of the academic department. Lecturer-Pool faculty hiring is based upon student demand, on a semester-by-semester basis.
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.
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 community serving over 21,000 students across three campuses in Huntsville, Conroe, and The Woodlands. For more information, visit https: // www. shsu.edu.
Educational Requirements for the Position
MFA in Broadcast Media Production or related field.
Alternatively, a significant industry experience will be considered.
Experience Required for the Position
The successful candidate must have professional experience in a multi-camera production environment such as tv studio production, event coverage, or sports media. The successful candidate will be well versed in, and possess hands-on experience in all aspects of studio and multi-camera field production including producing, directing, technical directing, and operating the cameras. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience with industry standard equipment (cameras, switchers, lights), software, and troubleshooting knowledge.
Other Requirements for the Position Special Instructions Summary Open Until Filled Yes
EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.
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