Lecturer, Multimedia Communication - Strategic Communication and Media; Term

Position: Lecturer, Multimedia Communication - Strategic Communication and Media (Term)
Summary of Position

Teaches foundational and advanced courses in TV and video production, public relations, and emerging media, helping students build strong technical, strategic, and storytelling skills across multiple platforms. Provides hands-on instruction in studio and field production, writing for media, and digital content creation.

In addition to teaching, serves as an adviser to student media, providing mentorship, project guidance, and industry-informed feedback to enhance award-winning, student-led productions and organizational operations.

Position Information

Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources. Works closely with students on productions.

An Institution of Opportunity: YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives.

As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University's mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development.

YSU's culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education.

Work Schedule:

Typically, Monday through Friday, including some evenings, and the possibility of some weekend days.

Qualifications and Competencies

Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures:
None

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in media, communication, journalism, or a related field; experience teaching university level courses; and professional experience in television production, strategic communication or public relations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Student media advising experience. Experiential-learning teaching style. Experience engaging in local community through service activities. Experience navigating industry-standard software and emerging technologies. Experience teaching one or more of the following areas: sports communication, media ethics and literacy, social media, audio production, and/or media promotions.