Journalism and Strategic Media (Interactive Media), Full-Time Lecturer, Faculty

MTSU Jobs•Murfreesboro, TN

About The Position

The ACEJMC-accredited School of Journalism and Strategic Media at Middle Tennessee State University is seeking applicants for a full-time, temporary (non-tenurable) faculty position at the rank of lecturer. This is a one-year temporary appointment, with potential for annual renewal based on funding, need, and satisfactory performance. The appointment is scheduled to begin on August 1, 2026. The successful candidate will contribute to the growing school by teaching courses primarily in interactive media, and other media-related courses as needed. Applicants are expected to clearly identify their areas of teaching proficiency in their cover letter.

Requirements

A master's degree in a communication-related field such as journalism, strategic communication, social media, visual communication, interactive media, mass communication, digital communication, media studies, digital media, strategic media, or another communication/mass communication-closely related/media field is required by the appointment date
A bachelor's degree with two (2) years of demonstrated exceptional professional experience in journalism, public relations, advertising, communication, strategic communication, mass communication, organizational communication, media design, or other closely related fields may be considered in lieu of a master's degree

Nice To Haves

Professional industry experience related to social media, content strategy, digital media, digital communication, interactive media, or related fields
Professional network of industry connections
Proficiency with relevant industry standard software such as the Adobe Creative Suite of Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects and Premiere, and Figma
Experience in interactive media design, writing for online, mobile, and game platforms, social media content strategy, immersive and/or 360 video storytelling, strategic storytelling, audience research and analysis, or other areas within interactive media
Knowledge of online content and media strategy for current and emerging technologies, theory and history of digital and interactive media, search engine optimization (SEO), generative AI, personal branding, and interactive media career preparation
Ability to teach in other concentrations and degrees in the School of Journalism & Strategic Media
Teaching in interactive media-related courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels or other educational experiences