Assistant Professor of Communications

Career Opportunities with Digi Pen Institute of Technology

Department: Department of Humanities & Social Sciences

Position:
Assistant Professor of Communications

Location: Redmond, WA – This in-person position requires candidates to be available on-site.

Start Date: August 1, 2025

The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences is seeking an applicant with expertise in the field of communications, with a strong pedagogical background to collaborate with the Department Faculty in curriculum development and research. Courses offered at Digi Pen include but are not limited to:
Interpersonal and Work Communication and Professional Communication.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Lecture and teach in classroom and/or lab settings, with responsibilities commensurate to a full-time teaching load
• Actively collaborate to develop and improve department curriculum in alignment with program outcomes
• Participate in teaching-related service roles, including scheduled office hours, archiving of student work, and program assessment activities
• Contribute to institutional and academic service through participation in the Faculty Senate, interdepartmental committees, and outreach activities
• Engage in active research/professional development via faculty colloquium events, or professional conferences
• Maintain a robust scholarly or creative agenda, and work proactively towards fulfilling the same, in close alignment with the institutional vision

Qualifications / Competencies

Required

• Master’s degree in Communications or related field, supported by evidence of exemplary academic and/or industry experience
• Interest and ability to teach undergraduate communications courses is essential, to include interpersonal and professional communications, media and ethics, popular culture, and special topics
• Ability to provide quality feedback, practical work solutions, and instruction in areas related to their field of expertise
• Demonstrated ability to successfully communicate the fundamentals of communications theory and practice
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Portfolio of published works, published research projects or other body of work related to the position

Preferred qualifications

• Ph.D. in Communications or closely related field
• Demonstrated effectiveness in the classroom and/or experience in developing curriculum sensitive to marginalized and underrepresented groups
• Exposure to or familiarity with the video game or other entertainment industries

Salary Range

$55,000 - $65,000 per year

This is a 9-month position, with the possibility of promotion.

Benefits:

• Dental, medical, and vision (begins the first of the month following 60 days of employment)
• Two weeks of vacation in the first year, with increasing accrual each year thereafter
• 14 paid holidays
• An additional paid week off between Christmas and New Years
• 401K after one year FT service, match vested immediately
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance after one year
• Free Digi Pen tuition for yourself to start; discounts for family after one year
• Complimentary soda, coffee, and tea
• Free parking

Application Procedure

To be considered for this position, please include the following by November 1:

• Cover letter of interest
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Statement of research and scholarly interests, focusing on current research activities and future goals
• Statement of the candidate’s views and prior experience with respect to fostering inclusion and diversity in an academic or professional environment
• List of 3 professional references with email and telephone contact information included

Upon accepting an offer of employment with us, the candidate will receive an invitation for a required background check, employment verification, and 5-panel drug screen as a part of the hiring process.