Posting Number
F363P

Quick Link for Posting
http://jobs.uark.edu/postings/23460

Working Title
Creative Strategy, Design & Execution Journalism Instructor

Department
Journalism

About the University
Founded in 1871 as a land grant institution, the University of Arkansas is classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the top two percent of universities in the nation with the highest level of research activity. Ten colleges and schools serve more than 27,100 students with more than 200 academic programs. University of Arkansas students earn nationally competitive awards at an impressive rate and represent 50 states and more than 120 countries.

Located in the stunning Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas, Fayetteville is home to the University of Arkansas campus, known for its spectacular views and ample green spaces. Fayetteville is considered one of the country's finest college towns, and the surrounding northwest Arkansas region is regularly ranked one of the best places to live in the U.S. Some of the nation's best outdoor amenities and most spectacular hiking trails are within a short drive of campus.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

About the College/Department
About the College:
The J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences is the largest and most academically diverse unit on campus with 3 schools, 16 departments, and 43 academic programs and research centers. The college provides the core curriculum for all University of Arkansas students and is named for J. William Fulbright, former university president, and longtime U.S. senator.
The University of Arkansas is committed to providing an educational and work environment in which thought, creativity, and growth are stimulated, and in which individuals are free to realize their full potential. The J. W. Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences promotes these ideals and welcomes applicants who foster an inclusive environment through an open exchange of voices and ideas from populations of diverse backgrounds.
About the School:
The School of Journalism and Strategic Media is home to 23 professors and instructors, in addition to adjunct instructors who teach some specialty courses. Students are trained in writing news, analyzing media, planning campaigns, producing television programs and basic photojournalism publishing. The school offers special interdisciplinary options, various student media organizations, award-winning faculty and a Center for Ethics in Journalism. The School of Journalism and Strategic Media is an accredited program with more than 700 majors in the following areas: Advertising/Public Relations, Broadcast Journalism and News/Editorial.
About the Community:
Northwest Arkansas frequently receives honors as one of America's best places to live, by such publications as Forbes, Kiplingers, and Business Week. The area is home to an active locally-focused community and continues to grow as a premier destination for travel and business. For more information, visit:

• About Fayetteville
• About University of Arkansas
• The 19 Best College Towns in America
• The Fayetteville Public Library
• The Walton Arts Center
• Bentonville Film Festival
• The Jones Center

Department Home Page
journalism.uark.edu

Job Type
Faculty

Faculty Status
Non Tenure Track

Appointment Percent
100

Benefits Eligible
Yes

Salary
Commensurate with Experience and Qualifications

Campus, Office Location
Fayetteville Campus - Kimpel Hall

Summary of Job Duties
The School of Journalism and Strategic Media at the University of Arkansas seeks a creative Strategy, Design and Execution Instructor to teach digital and print advertising and public relations courses. This is a nine-month non-tenure-track appointment, to teach Creative Strategy and Execution and other advertising and public relations classes, as well as design or production classes, beginning in August 2018. The successful candidate will teach four classes each fall and spring semester. The Instructor may also be assigned to advise the student advertising-public relations agency in student media.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications: Please ensure that all relevant application materials include details addressing the minimum qualifications. Applicants not meeting the minimum qualifications will be disqualified from consideration.

• Master's degree in advertising, public relations, journalism, mass communication, advertising/public relations design, communications design or a related field conferred by the start of employment
• Qualified to teach Creative Strategy and Execution (for example, experience in copywriting, designing and producing a range of marketing communications products including advertising and public relations materials in digital and print media, etc.) and other creative, design, advertising and/or public relations courses
• Relevant professional experience in the creative area of advertising or public relations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching creative advertising or public relations courses
• College teaching experience
• Experience in using software and hardware relevant to creative strategy, execution and design in digital and print (such as Adobe Creative Cloud, etc.)
• At least five years of professional experience in advertising, public relations, digital or social communications or branding relevant to creative strategy, design and execution of messages in digital and print

Physical activities associated with this position
The following physical activities are associated with the position and will be performed with or without an accommodation. All individuals are encouraged to apply.
Occasionally:

• Grasping
• Kneeling
• Sitting
• Walking

Frequently:

• Feeling
• Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
• Hearing
• Repetitive motion
• Standing
• Talking

The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and/or visual inspection at distances close to the eyes.

Types of Background Checks Required
National criminal background and registered sex offender check

Pre-employment Screening Requirements
The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry ( MVR ) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.



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