Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor of Communication in Audio Production
About The Position
The School of Humanities at Penn State Harrisburg is accepting applications for a non-tenure line Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor of Communication with demonstrated professional expertise and/or experience in Audio Production to start in the fall 2026 semester, with a possible spring 2027 start if needed. The program seeks candidates with teaching and/or relevant professional expertise in audio production (pre- to post-production in radio), studio and field production, podcasting, and news reporting and editing (per AP style). Experience with audio production, audio and editing equipment, and hardware and software for music production, podcast creation, sound design, along with pre- and post-production work (with software such as Adobe Audition, Adobe Audacity, and GarageBand) preferred. The successful candidate will provide students with hands-on audio production experience through courses directly connected to Penn State Harrisburg's new, fully operational, streaming campus radio station.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Communication, or a related field, with an emphasis on audio production
- Demonstrated professional expertise and/or experience in Audio Production
- Teaching and/or relevant professional expertise in audio production (pre- to post-production in radio), studio and field production, podcasting, and news reporting and editing (per AP style)
- College teaching experience
- Doctoral degree must be completed prior to start of employment (for Assistant Teaching Professor rank)
- Successful completion of background check(s)
Nice To Haves
- Doctoral degree in Mass Communication or Communication with a focus on audio production
- Experience with audio production, audio and editing equipment, and hardware and software for music production, podcast creation, sound design, along with pre- and post-production work (with software such as Adobe Audition, Adobe Audacity, and GarageBand)
- Previous experience in college-level teaching, advising and mentoring students
Responsibilities
- Supervising the campus radio station
- Teaching courses in Beginner and Advanced Audio Production, Mass Communication, and News Reporting
- Providing students with hands-on audio production experience
- Commitment to university service and public outreach
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Robust retirement plans
- 75% tuition discount for employees, eligible spouses, and children
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
