Instructor or Assistant Professor, Communications (Broadcast)

Lindenwood University • Saint Charles, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Lindenwood University's College of Arts and Humanities is seeking an Instructor or Assistant Professor of Communications with a specialization in Broadcast communications. The successful candidate will be expected to teach 4 courses (12 credit hours) each semester, advise and mentor students, continue to develop expertise through research and scholarship, and participate in faculty governance and campus life. This is a full-time, 9-month faculty position beginning August 13, 2026. The role involves teaching a range of upper and lower-level communication courses in television and video production, leading student-focused multi-camera production, pursuing research, supervising undergraduate research, and contributing service to the university community. Potential courses include multi-camera studio production, sports production, multimedia journalism, writing for media, mass communication, and specialized areas. Additional knowledge in communication studies, journalism, and audio/radio broadcast is 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.
• Commitment to service excellence is 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.
• Stamina to teach classes as required.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended time periods.
• Ability to meet on-campus requirement for classes and duties that are designated as such.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching online is preferred.
• Additional knowledge and ability in communication studies, journalism, and audio / radio broadcast would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Teach 4 courses (12 credit hours) each semester.
• Advise and mentor students.
• Continue to develop 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.
• Spearhead student-focused multi-camera production in both field and studio settings.
• Pursue related research.
• Supervise undergraduate research.
• Contribute service to the university community.
• Design courses and create classroom cultures characterized by rigor, inclusiveness, support, and engagement for research-based teaching.
• Actively support and provide service to the mission, vision, values, and initiatives of the university and colleges.
• Remain current in their discipline and instructional practice through continuous learning and contributions to their field by participating in scholarly work.

Benefits

• Employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelor’s degree programs (employee, spouse, and dependent).
• Employer-paid tuition benefits for 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: 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
• Career Level: Entry Level