Job description
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Student Media Advisor
Job Responsibilities
Truman State University seeks a diverse pool of applicants for a full-time academic staff position to begin January 2023. The successful applicant has the possibility of renewal (11-month appointment), depending on performance, department needs, and funding.
The successful candidate will advise students working for the student-managed media network. The Truman Media Network, a student co-curricular organization is made up of four media platforms: The Index (newspaper), TMN online (web), KTRM-FM (radio), and KTRM Studios (television). Specific responsibilities include mentoring and providing constructive feedback to students daily, meeting regularly with student managers, managing program budgets, supervising use of media equipment and facilities, coordinating required FCC reporting, as well as being the program’s primary point of contact with the public. The candidate should be familiar with convergent journalism, AP style, and CMA’s Code of Ethics.
The successful candidate will advise students working for the student-managed media network. The Truman Media Network, a student co-curricular organization is made up of four media platforms: The Index (newspaper), TMN online (web), KTRM-FM (radio), and KTRM Studios (television). Specific responsibilities include mentoring and providing constructive feedback to students daily, meeting regularly with student managers, managing program budgets, supervising use of media equipment and facilities, coordinating required FCC reporting, as well as being the program’s primary point of contact with the public. The candidate should be familiar with convergent journalism, AP style, and CMA’s Code of Ethics.
Applicants will be evaluated on:
- Academic qualifications;
- Evidence of effective mentoring, managing, and advising media outlets;
- Background in, or the potential for, coaching media writing, news reporting, video production, and audio production;
- Evidence of commitment to liberal arts education, with undergraduate student development and accomplishment as the highest priority;
- Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; and
- Compatibility with the department’s needs.
Program: The Department of Communication at Truman has 9 full-time faculty members and approximately 100 students in the major and approximately 30 minors. The Communication major allows students to choose from three emphases: Communication Studies, Journalism, and Public Communication. For more information about the Communication program, please visit http://www.truman.edu/majors-programs/majors-minors/communication-major/
The University: Truman State University is home to a vibrant educational community. The approximately 4,000 students who make up its student body are well prepared for the challenging academics in a supportive environment. More than 20 percent engage in significant undergraduate research and creative projects. Most gain leadership experience and nearly half go on to graduate or professional school within a year of earning a degree. Founded in 1867, Truman is known for its focus on student learning and outcomes and places an emphasis on high-impact experiences such as internships, research and study abroad opportunities. Truman has the highest overall graduation rate among the state’s public colleges and universities. For more than two decades, Truman has been recognized as the No. 1 public university in the Midwest regional category by U.S. News & World Report, and Washington Monthly consistently ranks Truman as one of the best master’s universities in the nation. For more information regarding additional rankings and acknowledgments, visit
truman.edu/about.
The Community: Located in northeast Missouri, Kirksville is a cultural and economic hub in the region. In addition to being the home of Truman, Kirksville is the birthplace of osteopathic medicine and features a medical school, dental school and community college, and the Kirksville School District is consistently recognized for academic excellence. The community takes pride in several annual events including the Round Barn Blues Festival and the FLATS Trail Half-Marathon. The charming downtown area features an arts center, as well as several local shops and restaurants. It is also the site of numerous community events including the Red, White and Blue Festival in the summer and the Red Barn Arts and Craft Festival each fall. Just a few minutes outside of town is beautiful Thousand Hills State Park with hiking and biking opportunities surrounding the 700-acre Forest Lake. Kirksville offers easy access by car to Kansas City, St. Louis, Chicago, and Des Moines. Daily flights from Kirksville Regional Airport to St. Louis provide quick access to one of the Midwest’s major metropolitan areas. More information about Kirksville can be found at visitkirksville.com.
Required Qualifications
This position requires a Master’s in Communication, Digital Media, Mass Communication, Journalism, or closely related field and experience with student media advising.
Preferred Qualifications
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S038P
Open Date
10/06/2022
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Truman offers an attractive benefits package including: paid sick and vacation time; paid holidays; moving expenses; medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; and retirement plan. Paid parental leave and tuition discount are available for eligible employees after one year. For more information, visit
https://hr.truman.edu/benefits/
.
Applications must be submitted electronically at http://employment.truman.edu/. For assistance with submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 660-785-4031 or hrstaff@truman.edu. Final candidates will be expected to undergo and successfully pass a background check.
Applications must be submitted electronically at http://employment.truman.edu/. For assistance with submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 660-785-4031 or hrstaff@truman.edu. Final candidates will be expected to undergo and successfully pass a background check.
Complete applications must include:
- a letter of application that addresses the evaluation criteria and any other applicant characteristics that merit emphasis,
- current curriculum vitae or resume,
- statement of advising philosophy as well as commitment to inclusive excellence, to the liberal arts and sciences, and to student development,
- a portfolio of work in media (stories written, packages produced, etc.),
- copies of graduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable), and
- names and contact information for three references.
Review of applications will begin November 7, 2022, and continue until the position is filled. If hired, applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States, official copies of graduate transcripts, or documentation of degrees if transcripts are not available.
Questions about this position may be directed to Dr. Jay Self (
selfjw@truman.edu), Chair, Department of Communication.
Salary
This is a staff designated academic position with salary of $40,000. benefits package with health insurance, retirement contributions, and some reimbursed assistance for moving expenses. This appointment may be renewed annually up
Non Discrimination Statement
Truman State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, Truman State does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its program or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. Inquiries may be directed to the Institutional Compliance Officer, 660-785-4354, and
titleix@truman.edu
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Truman State is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate form or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources, McClain Hall 101, 100 E. Normal, Kirksville, MO 63501, 660-785-4031 or
hrstaff@truman.edu
.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Graduate Transcripts
- Undergraduate Transcripts
- Portfolio
- Statement of Diversity
- Statement of Advising Philosophy
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