"Assistant Teaching Professor - Communication & Information Science"

Position Title:

Assistant Teaching Professor - Communication and Information Science

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Teaching Assistant Professor

Job Duties:

The Communication and Information Science departments at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay seek applicants for an Assistant Teaching Professor position in Visual Communication and Production.

The successful applicant will contribute to a vibrant, multidisciplinary academic unit with a rapidly growing student population that also oversees the cutting-edge Media Hub on the UW–Green Bay campus. The Hub offers professional-grade labs and studios that support a variety of student media, including an award-winning online radio station, Radio GBX, the streaming video production outfit TV GBX, multi-platform student journalism through the Fourth Estate, and online game streaming and studies as part of the Center for Games and Interactive Media. The department also boasts award-winning faculty and emphases in Health Communication, Organizational Communication, and Public Relations, as well as Sports Communication and Mass Media. The department is also part of the interdisciplinary Media Arts and Production major, collaborating with English, Theater, and other programs to develop well-rounded media professionals.

This position will be responsible for enhancing UW-Green Bay’s mission-driven, inclusive teaching efforts and creating and maintaining an educational environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates those with diverse identities, beliefs, and cultural backgrounds. The position will report to the chair of the UW-Green Bay Communication Department.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Foster collaborative efforts between the Communication and Information Science Department and the campus community, as well as the outside community
• Teach a full load of lower- and upper-level courses (both online and in person) in visual communication, visual design, and video production
• Assist in the operation and usage of the Media Hub, particularly TV GBX
• Advise and mentor students
• Implement inclusive instructional strategies to increase support for students from underrepresented and first-generation backgrounds at UW-Green Bay

Start Date:

August 24, 2026

Department:

Communication and Information Science

Compensation:

Competitive compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience.

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in visual communication, media studies, or related field
• Experience with the Adobe Production Suite
• Experience in motion graphics, graphic design, web design, video production, and photography

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with motion and animation software like After Effects, Cinema 4D, and Blender
• Experience in animation and 3D modeling
• Experience in podcast development, production, and distribution
• Experience in producing content for social media

Conditions of Appointment:

The home campus of this position is Green Bay and the successful candidate may occasionally be required to teach a course or work at the Sheboygan or Manitowoc Campus, based on operational needs.

Position is a full-time, academic year, Instructional Academic Staff appointment. A pre-employment education check which includes, but is not limited to, the verification of academic credentials will be conducted on the finalist(s). A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s). In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources

How to Apply:

Please go to the full job posting at https://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UW_Comprehensives/job/Green-Bay-WI/Assistant-Teaching-Professor---Communication-and-Information-Science_JR10006934?Institution=5adf054562b610142325cf0d5f910000 to submit your application.

Click the Apply button and follow the prompts on the screen.

Please be sure to complete all required fields, and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. Please include the following documents:

• Cover letter specifically addressing qualifications for the essential job functions
• Curriculum Vitae
• Work samples, portfolio, or demo reel demonstrating your proficiency in visual communication including video, graphic design, web design, etc.

Application Deadline:

To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Thursday January 15, 2026.