Faculty, Communication

As a Christian university Olivet Nazarene University exists to provide an education with a Christian purpose. We value diversity as a means to enrich and deepen the educational experience both inside and outside the classroom and online. We are committed to recruit and retain mission-aligned faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. We strive to be a more inclusive community as we seek to understand and celebrate our unique experiences and perspectives.

The Department of Communication at Olivet Nazarene University seeks an on-ground full-time faculty member in Multimedia Communication beginning August 2027. Salary and Rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits are competitive.

1. Teach 12 credit hours per semester of Multimedia Communication courses within the department. Depending on the candidates qualifications experience and expertise courses may include but are not limited to those in TV/Video/film production journalism audio and live event production. Course load may also include teaching at least 3 credit hours of the basic course (COMM-105) per year. Visit see a list of specific COMM course offerings.
2. Demonstrate a strong combination of creative expertise technical proficiency equipment operation skills and relevant professional industry experience.
3. Teach a broad range of multimedia production concepts and practices in a project-based equipment-intensive learning environment. Instruction may include but is not limited to pitching proposal development preproduction production postproduction aesthetics history theory and social media creation and distribution.
4. Maintain studio facilities and production equipment.
5. Mentor students as they engage in ongoing creative projects that meet professional and industry standards.
6. Serve as a collaborative versatile and enthusiastic member of the departments core faculty. Teaching responsibilities are on campus with opportunities to develop curricular offerings and occasionally teach online courses based on department needs
7. Participate in university service activities including advising students assisting with internship programs advising student organizations such as the Film Club meeting with prospective students and serving on university committees.
8. Demonstrate excellence in teaching while remaining approachable organized and passionate about preparing Olivet students for lives of service and successful professional careers.
9. Engage in scholarly and creative activity through research production work consulting mission projects professional development and involvement with professional/academic entities like Broadcast Education Association (BEA) University Film and Video Association (UFVA) College Media Advisors (CMA) AEJMC etc.

1. A lifestyle in agreement with theONU Statement of Mission Faith and Lifestyle Covenant.
2. Teaching experience in professional or academic contexts. Teaching experience at the university level preferred.
3. Professional practice and/or industry experience are highly desirable.
4. Ability to integrate the Christian faith into media creation and production.
5. A passion for teaching and support of Olivets mission is essential.

EDUCATION
A terminal degree (MFA or PhD) in a film television digital media cinema studies television production or a closely related field is preferred. Candidates should hold a masters degree in a media- or communication-related field or have substantial professional experience and be willing to pursue graduate studies.

PROGRAM EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE
The technology and equipment we provide students in our Multimedia Communication courses vary depending on the level of coursework. For exampleentry-level camera and accessory kits might include smaller prosumer cameras (e.g. Sony PXW-Z90V) lavalier and directional stick mics or backpack journalism -level camera lighting and accessory kits include Sony HXR-NX100 cameras Canon DSLR cameras 3-point portable LED light kits Zoom recorders wireless microphone kits (e.g. Rode Wireless Go II) a DJI Drone a GoPro Ronin Gimbals. Our largest studio contains Blackmagic studio cameras studio lighting lav mics and set pieces.
The software mainly used is Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Audition Photoshop Lightroom Encoder etc.) BE Audio Vault ProToolsATEM Black Magic Switching Suite Celtx for scriptwriting ProPresenter.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The Department of Communication currently has five full-time faculty members. We foster a culture of
COMM-unity with students faculty and staff in supportive engaging fun and enthusiastic ways. The department offers a B.A. in Communication Studies; a B.S. in Corporate Communication; a B.S. in Multimedia Communication with five concentrations in Film Studies TV/Video Audio/Radio Media Multimedia Journalism and Live Event Media Management; a B.S. in Public Relations and Strategic Communication; and a B.S. in Theatre Production and Performance. The department also oversees the minor in Leadership Studies. Currently there are around 100 students majoring in at least one of these degree programs. Visit the Olivet website to learn more about the department at andhttps:// .
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The annual salary range for this position is $44000 - $85000. This range is based on the current Faculty salary grid.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cover letter.
2. Resume/Curriculum Vitae.
3. Portfolio of professional work. This could be a credit list with links to projects demonstrating the roles performed. Each link should include a brief description that clearly identifies the projects name and the contribution to it.
4. Statement of faith.
5. Teaching philosophy that also includes your experience teaching students from diverse backgrounds and how that shapes your pedagogy.
6. College transcripts.
7. Three current letters of recommendation.