Instructor or Assistant Professor, Communications (Broadcast)

Lindenwood University • Jasper, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Faculty and instructors are responsible for curriculum, teaching, service, scholarship, and related administrative activities that support the mission, vision, and values of the university. The Lindenwood University College of Arts and Humanities at Lindenwood University invites applications for an Instructor or Assistant Professor of Communications with specialization in Broadcast communications. Qualified applicants will possess a MA, MFA, or PhD in Communication or Mass Communication, relevant subfields, or a closely related field. The successful candidate will be expected to teach 4 courses (12 credit hours) each semester of Communications coursework. Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching online. All Lindenwood faculty members are expected to advise and mentor students, continue to develop their expertise through research and scholarship, and participate in faculty governance and campus life. The Instructor or Assistant Professor of Communications is a full-time, 9-month faculty position that will begin August 13, 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. We seek an enthusiastic teacher and committed colleague whose background demonstrates an ability to lead and teach a range of upper and lower level communication courses in television and video production courses, spearhead student-focused multi-camera production in both field and studio settings, pursue related research, supervise undergraduate research, and contribute service to our university community. These courses may include instruction in multi-camera studio production, sports production, multimedia journalism, writing for media, and mass communication, as well as courses in their specific area of expertise. Additional knowledge and ability in communication studies, journalism, and audio / radio broadcast would be advantageous.

Requirements

• MA, MFA, or PhD in Communication or Mass Communication, relevant subfields, or a closely related field
• Experience teaching at the college level is required.
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and organizational skills, as well as a commitment to service excellence, are required.
• Ability to verbalize understanding of complex problems or situations, ask relevant questions for clarifications and explain concepts clearly to others
• well-developed written communication skills
• ability to communicate diplomatically, clearly, and effectively with students and co-workers verbally, in-person, and by telephone using the English language
• ability to present materials effectively to individual students or groups
• ability to manage interpersonal conflict situations requiring tact, diplomacy, and discretion
• ability to support a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion through effective interactions with students, employees, alumni, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• ability to organize and express ideas, directions, and data in a logical sequence to describe a process or explain procedures, such as how to perform a task
• ability to deal with abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to use current technology to enhance effectiveness including but not limited to computers, computer-assisted instruction programs, and audio-visual equipment
• willing to learn and apply any other new technology necessary to enhance learning
• working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Canvas (LMS), CAMS (SIS), and Workday (EIS)
• ability to use phones, fax machines, printers, scanners and copiers.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching online.
• Additional knowledge and ability in communication studies, journalism, and audio / radio broadcast would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• curriculum
• teaching
• service
• scholarship
• related administrative activities
• teach 4 courses (12 credit hours) each semester of Communications coursework
• advise and mentor students
• continue to develop their expertise through research and scholarship
• participate in faculty governance and campus life
• lead and teach a range of upper and lower level communication courses in television and video production courses
• spearhead student-focused multi-camera production in both field and studio settings
• pursue related research
• supervise undergraduate research
• contribute service to our university community

Benefits

• employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelor’s (employee, spouse, and dependent) and master’s degree programs (employee and spouse only)
• Tuition discounts for doctoral programs (employee only)
• Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement options
• Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break (Wednesday – Friday), and winter break (Dec. 23 – Jan. 1)
• Free lunch Fridays: LU employees are eligible for a free meal on Fridays at the Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman Dining Hall; Chick-fil-A and Qdoba included
• Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning Academy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees