Assistant Professor of Creative Media

Loras College•Dubuque, IA

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About The Position

The Creative Media program at Loras College invites applications for a full-time, renewable, non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Creative Media, beginning August 2026. As a member of the Noonan School of Business, Engineering, and Innovation, the ideal candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching a range of courses for the undergraduate major, which may include Video & Field Production, Sports Media, Media Management, Advanced Video Production, and other courses in the candidate's specialty. Candidates will be expected to teach in the general education curriculum, academically advise students, and contribute to the Creative Media program's co-curricular initiatives, including DuMedia, our student-led organization that provides leadership opportunities and visibility across platforms. There may also be opportunities or expectations to supervise undergraduate research. The successful candidate will also provide curricular leadership in the production courses and curriculum, contributing to an already strong team. The successful candidate will join a strong and award-winning Creative Media program with a longstanding reputation in Iowa and the Upper Midwest. They will bring expertise to grow, enhance, and advance Creative Media, particularly experiential learning tied to live-streamed athletics, creative partnerships, and emerging technologies. The position builds upon the strong foundation established by the current Creative Media faculty and expands the program's success into new directions, mediums, and platforms. Leadership in the program has long been collaborative-faculty have guided the program successfully for many years through both creative and curricular innovation.

Requirements

An MA, MFA, or higher in Media, Social and Emerging Media, Communication, Film/Video Production, Journalism/Broadcast, or a closely related field is required.
Given that the College is a diocesan Catholic college, will carry out your functions of your position in support of the College's Catholic Identity, mission and in support of Church teachings.
Promise in teaching and effectiveness in the classroom
Experience in creative or professional practice.
Willingness to adapt and teach new technologies.
Ability to mentor and advise students, coordinate student media, and manage live-event workflows.
Commitment to the College's mission and Catholic liberal arts tradition.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to work with evolving production technologies
Demonstrated teaching success
Significant professional experience in media operations, production, social media, or broadcast journalism
Ability to work collaboratively with and enhance a successful Creative Media team
Experience supervising internships, community partnerships, or undergraduate research
Evidence of creative or professional work with regional, national, or international visibility

Responsibilities

Teach a range of courses for the undergraduate major, which may include Video & Field Production, Sports Media, Media Management, Advanced Video Production, and other courses in the candidate's specialty.
Teach in the general education curriculum.
Academically advise students.
Contribute to the Creative Media program's co-curricular initiatives, including DuMedia.
Supervise undergraduate research (potential opportunity).
Provide curricular leadership in the production courses and curriculum.