VISITING LECTURER

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Work type: Non-Tenure-Track Faculty

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Communications/Public Relations/Marketing

Department: 23030100 - CJC-MEDIA PROD, MGMT, TECH GEN

Classification Title:

Visiting Lecturer

Job Description:

The Opportunity:

The Department of Media Production, Management and Technology (MPMT) at the University of Florida’s College of Journalism and Communications is seeking applications for a non-tenured Visiting Lecturer position, starting August 2024. The College of Journalism and Communications is an equal opportunity employer that believes in fostering environments where team members feel included, valued for their differences, and empowered to do their best work.

The person in this position will play a vital role in the media management program, bringing industry expertise directly into the classroom. They will contribute to updating the curriculum for courses in media management. Preference will be given to candidates who can emphasize entertainment media development and/or distribution.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Teaching and/or developing at least three courses a semester in theManagement & Strategy (https://catalog.ufl.edu/UGRD/colleges-schools/UGJRC/TEL_BSTE/TEL_BSTE01/) and/orMedia & Society (https://catalog.ufl.edu/UGRD/colleges-schools/UGJRC/TEL_BSTE/TEL_BSTE02/) tracks of the department and/or for the College’s Graduate Division as assigned.

• Mentoring MPMT students, assisting in their academic and professional growth.

• Completing service tasks, including participating in faculty meetings and discussions about curriculum changes, and creating workshops targeted toward MPMT students about navigating the job market/workplace.

Why work with us?

UF is a top-ranked University:The University of Florida is ranked #1 among public universities by The Wall Street Journal, and #6 among public universities by U.S. News and World Report. UF has a student body of over 55,000 who come from all 50 states in the United States and more than 100 countries.

Gainesville is an awesome location:As home to Florida's largest and oldest university, Gainesville (http://cityofgainesville.org) is one of the state's centers of education, medicine, cultural events, and athletics. Gainesville and the surrounding area are home to about 250,000 people, a robust arts community, several museums, a world-class health care system anchored at UF, a downtown core known for its restaurants and brew pubs, excellent public and private schools, and abundant nature exemplified by clear, natural springs. Additionally, within 2 hours are attractions such as Disney World, Universal Studios, Busch Gardens, and historic St. Augustine.

Explore Gainesville in 60 Seconds. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_7nUKAFanM)

Our benefits are incredible:We offer top-of-the-line health insurance, a huge selection of supplemental plans, state retirement programs and more. Explore the comprehensive suite of options:https://hr.ufl.edu/benefits

Expected Salary:

Commensurate with experience

Minimum Requirements:

A minimum of 5 years of industry experience and a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher

• Relevant teaching and/or mentoring experience

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Must upload resume/CV, letter of interest, and list of references by 6/24 for full consideration.

Health Assessment Required:No

Advertised: 31 May 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: