Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor – Media & Communications

Full-time

Fully On-Campus

Bachelor Hall, Oxford Campus

Job Description Summary: Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor to teach media and communication courses starting August 2026.

Job Description: The Department of Media, Journalism & Film prepares students to live and work in a complex media environment, offering majors in Film Studies, Journalism, Media & Communication, and Strategic Communication.

The primary responsibility for the hire will be teaching multiple sections of Media, Representation, and Society, a requirement of our Media & Communication major. Candidates should also be able to teach in one or more of the following areas: audience studies, media and cultural studies, qualitative research methods, or political economy of media.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required: Ph.D. in Media Studies, Communication, or related field by date of appointment for appointment as Visiting Assistant Professor; ABD or Master's degree in Media Studies, Communication, or related field by date of appointment for appointment as Instructor.

Required Application Documents: Cover Letter, CV

Special Instructions (if applicable): Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Rosemary Pennington at penninrm@miamioh.edu. Screening of applications will begin two (2) weeks from the date of posting and will continue until the position is filled.