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The initial instructor-level contract will be for three years with the possibility of moving to a continuing appointment or another contract appointment, contingent on performance reviews during the initial contract period. This is a 12-month appointment.\nThe department is a highly respected unit in the College of Liberal Arts. A strong professional skills curriculum serves 450+ majors in an ACEJMC-accredited undergraduate program. A fully online undergraduate program launched in 2018 and currently serves an additional 70 undergraduate students. Roughly 50 graduate students are enrolled in the residential M.S. program in Journalism and Media Communication, and a Ph.D. program in Media Communication. A professionally focused Master’s in Communication and Media Management (MCMM) is offered remotely and serves roughly 40 students at any given time.\nFull Consideration Date: Monday, November 2 at 11:59 pm (MT). \nEssential Job Duties:\nTeach courses and design learning activities that support student success.Teach media production courses supporting the department’s curriculum in TV and video production, studio management, news and sports broadcasting, streaming, and documentary and narrative film.\n\nDevelop and maintain course materials, assessments, and records.\nProvide guidance, feedback, and support to students while contributing to departmental goals.\nManage the professional television and podcast studios in Clark Hall and in the JMC Department.\nAssist in undergraduate recruiting and will help cultivate internship and career relationships with relevant media organizations.\nHelp foster campus and media industry partnerships that may result in new revenue streams for studio use and on-location production.\nConditions of Employment:\nPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for all new hires). \nSupervision:\nNone\nMinimum Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in a media-related field, including journalism, filmmaking, media production, or communication.\nFive years of professional experience in media production (studio and/or in the field), broadcasting, podcasting, or multimedia storytelling, demonstrating creative talent and technical expertise.\nEvidence of teaching and/or mentoring undergraduates or new professionals in streaming, TV and video production, studio management, news and sports broadcasting, documentary and narrative film, and/or related areas.\nExperience sourcing, purchasing, planning, and management for equipment and technologies related to studio and field production.\nDemonstrated communication skills and ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with media organizations and partners.\nEvidence of continued training, education, and innovative planning in production, technologies, software, and/or teaching/mentoring.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nSix or more years of professional media production experience in both studio and field across media organizations, platforms, or formats (e.g., news, sports, documentary, streaming, or narrative film).\nRecord of teaching excellence and innovation in media production, including both online and classroom course preparation and delivery.\nProfessional media production experience and/or management in institutions of higher education.\nExperience collaborating in a campus environment across departments that utilize media production equipment and facilities, including working with instructors, students, and administration.\nSuccess in building external, cross-campus, and financial partnerships that support student learning initiatives and opportunities.\nApplication Instructions:\nInterested applicants must submit:\nA cover letter outlining qualifications and qualities that address the position description, ensuring any evidence of undergraduate student or new professionals mentoring and/or teaching is identified if not in resume or curriculum vita;\nA current resume or curriculum vita;\nExamples of media production work (3 maximum); \nIf available, evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., course or student evaluations, peer evaluations/assessments, relevant examples of syllabi or assignments); \nThe names, email addresses, and phone numbers of three (3) professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.\nIf you have questions, please contact Katie Abrams by email at .\nSalary Range\n$86,000 - $90,000Required Application Documents\nTo apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.\nCourse Materials/Syllabus/Class Evaluations, Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Special Required DocumentationEmployee Benefits\nColorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.\nReview our detailed benefits information here.\n\nExplore the additional perks of working at CSU here.\n\nFor the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator.\n\nLastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in!\n\nBackground Check Policy Statement\nColorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. 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