POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Full-time Faculty - Communication and Media

Mount Vernon Nazarene University exists to shape lives through educating the whole person and cultivating Christ-likeness for lifelong learning and service.

MVNU is an intentionally Christian teaching university that serves College Credit Plus (CCP) students, traditional undergraduates, graduate students, and working adults seeking academic growth in a faith-centered community. Through rigorous academics, service opportunities, and a deeply relational environment, we strive to form students who live with purpose and lead with character.

The University seeks an Assistant Professor to teach in the Communication and Media program/major, including leading the video production courses, to undergraduate students on the Mount Vernon main campus.

Responsibilities:
- Teach courses in the Communication and Media program; including, Introduction to Film and Television Arts,
Introduction to Video Production, Advanced Video Production and Performance, Video Directing and Producing, Mass
Media Writing II, Media and Society, Video Practicum, Seminar in Communication, and other major courses as assigned.
- Prepare and deliver course content using Moodle and the standardized course shell
- Maintain timely communication and grading through Moodle's platform and in the classroom
- Mentor and advise students, including assistance in course scheduling
- Create relevant, real-world assignments aligned with course outcomes
- Assist the program director in live video streaming of MVNU chapel broadcasts and Commencement Weekend
- Assist the program director in the annual Knox County Food For The Hungry live broadcast
- Intentionally integrate Christian faith and learning
- Support student learning through clear expectations, thoughtful feedback, and respectful engagement

Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's-level degree in communication, radio/TV/film, broadcasting or journalism; MFA preferred
- Significant experience in video production, including videography, editing, storytelling/writing and live event and/or sports streaming
- A portfolio/reel of creative work
- Teaching and instructional experience (3 years or more)
- Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Cloud suite, especially Premiere and After Effects
- Knowledge of emerging tools in the video production and communication profession
- Consideration may also be given to candidates with five or more years of professional experience in video production

Preferred Attributes:
- Evangelical Christian faith commitment and personal testimony (Statement of Faith required with application)
- Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal, written, and oral communication
- Engaging instructional style and commitment to student success across academic levels
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Application Materials:
Interested candidates should submit the following:
- Curriculum vitae
- Professional portfolio and examples of student work
- Names and contact information for three professional references
- One to two-page statement of educational philosophy
- One to two-page statement of faith
- Copies of academic transcripts

Application Procedure:
In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the university actively encourages applications from members of all ethnic groups underrepresented in higher education.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, early application is strongly advised. Interested candidates should send an application letter, curriculum vita, unofficial college transcripts, evidence of teaching competence, names and contact information for three references, a one- to two- page statement of educational philosophy, and a one- to two-page statement of faith. Applicants are encouraged to submit application materials via email as Microsoft Word, .pdf file attachments, or as hard copies to:

Academic Affairs
Mount Vernon Nazarene University 800 Martinsburg Road,
Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050
Email: academic.affairs@mvnu.edu

Professional and personal references are required, consistent with the responsibilities associated with this position. A background check will be performed prior to appointment. Mount Vernon Nazarene University does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or military service in administering its employment policies and practices. As a religious educational institution under the auspices of the Church of the Nazarene, the University is permitted by law to consider religious beliefs/practices in making employment decisions and does so to achieve its mission. The University requires as a condition of employment that all employees subscribe to standards of the Church of the Nazarene and conduct their lives in accordance therewith.

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