Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor - Media & Communications

Job Title Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor - Media & Communications Department Media, Journalism and Film Department JM Worker Type Temporary (Fixed Term) Pay Type Salary Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience. Benefit Eligible Yes Screening Date 2026-04-03 Job Description Summary Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor to teach media and communication courses starting August 2026.

Job Description

The Department of Media, Journalism & Film prepares students to live and work in a complex media environment, offering majors in Film Studies, Journalism, Media & Communication, and Strategic Communication. The primary responsibility for the hire will be teaching multiple sections of Media, Representation, and Society, a requirement of our Media & Communication major. Candidates should also be able to teach in one or more of the following areas: audience studies, media and cultural studies, qualitative research methods, or political economy of media. Minimum Qualifications: Required: Ph.D. in Media Studies, Communication, or related field by date of appointment for appointment as Visiting Assistant Professor; ABD or Master's degree in Media Studies, Communication, or related field by date of appointment for appointment as Instructor. Additional Position Information (if applicable) Required Application Documents Cover Letter, CV Special Instructions (if applicable) Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Rosemary Pennington at [email protected]. Screening of applications will begin two (2) weeks from the date of posting and will continue until the position is filled. Additional Information A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses. This organization participates in E-Verify. Reasonable Accommodations Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [email protected] or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here. Miami University Values Statement Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. 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