Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Communication Arts

principles of digital marketing, advertising, and branding, who can assist students in preparing for fruitful careers in promotional industries in both the nonprofit and for-profit sectors and/or for advanced study in graduate programs. Applicants should be prepared to discuss how they incorporate industry-specific skill building assignments and/or activities into classes while maintaining a theoretically rigorous curriculum that encourages students to be conscientious communicators and creators. The successful candidate will teach a 3-3 load and will rotate instructing our core courses: Introduction to Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC), IMC Research & Strategies, and IMC Campaigns; and may be asked to teach courses including Intro to Communication and/or Capstone. Working with our current faculty to complement existing courses, the successful candidate will also help develop and launch new courses in IMC based on their areas of expertise. We are especially interested in courses like: Digital Marketing & AI, Audience Analytics, Brand Development & Management, and/or Advertising & Digital Media. Following the one-year acclimation period, the new faculty member will share in our efforts as an academic advisor for students majoring in Communication Arts, as well as complete service work for the Department and College. Review of applications will begin on October 30th and continue until the position is filled. Appointment for this position will begin on July 1, 2027. About Our Department We are a faculty with diverse teaching and research backgrounds in journalism, theatre history & production, rhetoric, media studies, communication ethics, gender & women's studies, and public relations. The department offers a BA in Communication Arts with emphasis in integrated marketing communications, media studies, and theatre. Minors are offered in Communication Arts and Theatre. The department also administers an FCC-licensed radio station, WNJR-FM, and the college's theatre production program. We are seeking a colleague who shares our commitment to diversity and who brings their own perspective to our collective efforts to teach and mentor young people from a variety of personal experiences and backgrounds. Pursuant to the College's vision for cultivating an inclusive community, the search committee asks all applicants to address in their cover letter how their past and/or potential contributions might serve to build W&J's commitment to teaching and mentoring students from diverse backgrounds. Qualifications A Ph.D. in Communication, Mass Communications, Strategic Communications, or a related area is required before the time of appointment. ABD applicants are encouraged to apply. Candidates must have experience prepping a course and teaching as the instructor of record and have evidence of creative work and/or scholarship in IMC or IMC adjacent fields. Disclaimer The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the position. Job Description Status The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are illustrative ones anticipated for this position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required. Washington & Jefferson College reserves the right to amend or change this job description to meet the needs of its programs. This job description and any attachments do not constitute or represent a contract. Application Instructions A candidate should submit 1) a cover letter addressing how your experiences/qualifications and pedagogical approach meet the job description; 2) your CV; 3) one sample syllabus from a course you've taught; and 4) names, titles and contact information for three references. It is recommended that all documents be in PDF format and uploaded at one time to https://washjeff.applicantpro.com/jobs/ To upload more than one document on the application, please choose file then upload until all documents are shown in the submitted documents area. Any questions about uploading documents may be directed to humanresources@washjeff.edu . Questions regarding the position should be addressed to Dr. Stevie Berberick (they/them), Chair of the Communication Arts Department at sberberick@washjeff.edu . Review of application materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Reference letters are collected only after candidates are selected for an on-campus interview. Employee Benefits Washington & Jefferson College offers a comprehensive benefit package for benefit eligible employees; including health, vision, and dental coverage, group life insurance, AD&D and LTD coverage, retirement plan, generous leave time, and the tuition benefit programs. These benefits add significantly to the employee's total compensation package. Getting to Know W&J Washington & Jefferson College is the best of both worlds: a small-town college setting in historic Washington, Pa., with easy access to the bustling business and cultural districts of nearby Pittsburgh, Pa. just 30 miles to the north. Founded in 1781, W&J College is a private, residential liberal arts college that is focused on student success. Our dedicated, experienced professors are passionate about teaching and work closely with our students to ensure that they receive a quality, comprehensive education. 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