Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor of Communication in Audio Production

Penn State University•Harrisburg, PA

3d•Onsite

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
College teaching experience
Successful completion of background check(s)

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree in Mass Communication or Communication with a focus on audio production
Advising and mentoring students
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)

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