Assistant​/Associate Professor in Digital Media

Posting Details

Classification Information

Position Overview

The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor of digital media. The primary responsibilities for the position include teaching undergraduate level courses, especially in the program's mass media production concentration, including digital audio and radio, in addition to conducting research and grant writing, academic/student advising, student mentoring and recruitment, curriculum development, conducting scholarly activities and all other activities required for tenure.

Additionally, an ideal candidate will be expected to create courses on films and documentary production; knowledge of animation is desired for this position. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, engaging in accreditation procedures, program assessment and service to the department, College and University as needed. This is a 9-month tenure-track faculty position.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication is housed within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. It offers a Bachelor of Science degree with concentrations in Mass Media Production, Multimedia Journalism, and Public Relations, which are accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (ACEJMC). The Department has over 430 majors. The mission of the Department is to prepare students with high quality education necessary to succeed as professionals and critical thinkers and to become productive citizens of their communities, the nation and the world.

We cultivate diversity, interdisciplinary learning, creativity, freedom of expression, mutual respect, ethical conduct, social responsibility, and expertise in journalism and mass communication. The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences houses the Departments of Criminal Justice, English, History and Political Science, Journalism and Mass Communication, Liberal Studies, and Visual and Performing Arts. CAHSS is an academic unit that reports to the Office of the Provost/Division of Academic Affairs and enrolls more than 2,000 students and has more than 160 full-time faculty members.

With an award-winning faculty, intensive research programs, and community-focused initiatives, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is the nation's largest historically black university with an enrollment of over 15,000 students. NC A&T is an 1890 land-grant, doctoral higher research institution and one of 17 constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina System. NC A&T has ranked third in the University of North Carolina System in sponsored research funding for more than a decade.

The university is a leading producer of change agents and global leaders for the careers of today and tomorrow in disciplines of science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), business, and the arts and humanities. NC A&T offers degree programs at the baccalaureate, master and doctoral levels.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must have Ph.D. in mass communication, journalism, media or a Ph.D. closely related field with 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Earned Ph.D. in Journalism, Mass Communications or Media. Additionally, Candidates with the following are preferred:

• Professional training
• Teaching experience at the University level
• Research experience at the University level

Required License or Certification

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.

On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

Position Information

• Working Title:
  
  Assistant/Associate Professor in Digital Media
• Position Number: 001510
• Recruitment Salary Range: commensurate with education and experience
• FLSA:
  Exempt
• Appointment Type:
  Permanent - Full-time
• Tenure Track:
  Yes
• FTE: 40 hours/week, 9 months
• If Time Limited, Appointment Length
• Organizational Division:
  Journalism & Mass Comm
• Organizational
  
  Location:
  
  College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
• Organizational Unit:
  Journalism & Mass Comm

Posting Detail Information

• Posting Number: EPA
  2968
• Open Date: 01/30/2026
• Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled
• Open Until Filled:
  Yes
• Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings:
  Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search
• Date Position Available:
  August 2026
• Special Instructions to Applicant
• You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's…