Assistant Professor of Digital Studies, Tenure Track, Starting September 1, 2026
About The Position
Stockton University's Digital Studies (DIGI) Program invites applications for a full-time, 10-month, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning September 1, 2026. The DIGI program prepares students to become versatile "digital generalists" who think critically, design creatively, and adapt to new technologies in a rapidly evolving digital world. The successful candidate for this TT position will play a key leadership role in advancing this interdisciplinary program and contribute expertise in areas such as interactive media, coding, design thinking, UI/UX, extended reality (XR), artificial intelligence (AI), or other emerging fields within digital technologies.
Requirements
- Ph.D., MFA, or other terminal degree in Digital Media Studies or a closely related field (for example, Media Studies, Communication, Digital Design, Interactive Media or New Media Art, Computer Science, or similar disciplines that integrate digital theory and practice)
- Teaching experience in higher education or in a comparable educational or professional setting
Nice To Haves
- Evidence of teaching excellence in courses related to Digital Studies
- Full-time higher education teaching experience in Digital Studies or a related field
- Professional work experience in the digital field (e.g., game, coding, interactive media, UI/UX, XR, AI)
- Evidence of leadership and organizational skills
- Experience working collaboratively across disciplines or programs
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate an active research and/or creative agenda that contributes to the field of Digital Studies
- Engage in curriculum development and interdisciplinary collaboration across programs and schools
- Play a leading role in shaping the direction of the Digital Studies program, including developing new courses, mentoring students and colleagues, and building partnerships within and beyond the University
- Teach 24 credits per academic year (typically three 4-credit courses per semester), including Digital Studies and General Studies courses related to their area of expertise
- Actively participate in Program, School and/or University service
Benefits
- Salary commensurate with experience and is accompanied by an extremely competitive University benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
