Assistant/Associate Professor of Communication and Media Studies

$65,000 - $70,000/Yr

North Central College - Naperville, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Naperville, IL

1,001-5,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Department of Communication and Media Studies at North Central College is seeking a full-time tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor specializing in Media Studies, particularly in social media and digital media writing. The position is set to begin on August 1, 2025, and involves teaching introductory courses, designing new courses, advising students, and engaging in professional development and scholarship.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach 5 courses per year.
• Design new courses in social media and possibly media literacy.
• Teach at least 2 sections per year of MEDI 200 Digital Media Writing and at least 2 sections per year of MEDI 255 Social Media.
• Advise internships, directed and independent studies, and research practicums.
• Mentor students regarding job searches and graduate studies.
• Contribute to student media in the department.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and scholarship/creative work.
• Attend and present at conferences.
• Participate in college-sponsored or discipline-specific professional development activities.
• Publish peer-reviewed scholarship and/or creative work.
• Participate in department meetings, curriculum development, recruitment activities, and assessment.
• Engage in faculty governance.
• Assist with admissions and alumni outreach.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Communication, Mass Communication, Media Studies, Rhetoric, or a closely related field.
• At least one semester of experience in teaching undergraduate students.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring of students, research, and ongoing scholarship.

Nice-to-haves

• ABD applicants near completion of their degree will be considered.
• Secondary interests in media literacy, misinformation, and/or AI are desirable.
• Professional experience in digital media is especially welcome.
• Ability to develop an introductory media literacy course and upper-level courses on social media.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $65,000 - $70,000.
• Opportunities for professional development and scholarship.