Assistant Professor in Electronic Media/Broadcasting & Digital Journalism

Job Details

Assistant Professor in Electronic Media/Broadcasting & Digital Journalism

Tenure Status: Tenure Track
Department: Communication - 265100

Minimum Qualifications
A doctorate or terminal degree in mass communication or a related field is required for this tenure-track appointment.

Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)
Professional experience in audio production is preferred; experience in radio, podcasting, digital journalism, or related fields is also preferred.

License/Certification Required

Description of the Department or Unit
The Department of Communication offers majors in advertising, communication studies, digital journalism, electronic media/broadcasting, and public relations. The department employs more than 40 full-time faculty members dedicated to teaching more than 1,000 communication majors. The department oversees five award-winning, student-run media outlets: The Appalachian news organization; AppTV, our student-operated television channel; Second Story Media, a communications agency developing campaigns for nonprofits in the community; The Peel Literature and Arts Review, our print and digital literary arts magazine; and 90.5 WASU-FM The App, our student-operated, FCC-licensed college radio station that has been on the air for more than 50 years. Please visit https://communication.appstate.edu for more information.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Appalachian State University's Department of Communication seeks an Assistant Professor in Electronic Media/Broadcasting and Digital Journalism to begin August 2026.
We seek applicants who can effectively teach in the undergraduate Electronic Media/Broadcasting and Digital Journalism curriculum with a major focus on radio and audio production, and a secondary focus on audio news reporting or podcasting. Responsibilities may include teaching courses at App State's Hickory campus. Other responsibilities include teaching departmental courses, advising students, maintaining a program of scholarly and/or creative activity, and participating in departmental, university, and professional service.
Essential duties include teaching three courses per semester, advising students, maintaining an active research program, and participating in departmental, university, and disciplinary service.

Proposed Date of Hire: 08/01/2026
Suggested Salary Range: Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins: 10/30/2025

To apply, visit https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/52350