Shippensburg University
Assistant/Associate Professor of Communication, Journalism and Media
The Department of Communication, Journalism and Media, an ACEJMC-accredited program, is seeking candidates with broad expertise in broadcast, multimedia production and new/emerging media who can help meet core departmental teaching needs at the undergraduate and graduate levels for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Communication, Journalism and Media, effective August 2025.
The ideal candidate must have work/practical experience in broadcast media production and digital media tools. The selected candidate will be expected to teach courses in Basic Media Production, Media Studio Production, Media Field Production, Digital Media Tools, Multimedia Storytelling and more. The department is seeking a candidate who also can offer new and innovative courses, especially in areas of emerging media technologies and generative AI.
Successful candidates must have teaching experience and/or significant professional experience in digital media production, including some combination of, but not limited to, video editing, post-production, studio or field-based video production, multimedia journalism, digital news production, interactive multimedia and web design. Prior teaching and research experience in any of these areas is a plus.
The anticipated start date is August 18, 2025. Shippensburg is a teaching-focused institution, and the teaching load is expected to be 4/4 (four courses per semester), with potential opportunities to teach special topic courses during summer or winter terms for additional compensation. Teaching assignments may include both face-to-face and online courses.
We seek collegial faculty who value and create transformative teaching and learning environments, and who can make positive contributions in service, outreach and engagement. The successful applicant will exhibit a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching courses in our curriculum. In addition, we expect the candidate to take an active role in the department by pursuing professional, creative and/or scholarly activity; developing new curricula; advising students; serving on departmental and university committees; and assisting student media organizations.
Requirements for the on-campus interview include a presentation of recent research and/or a professional portfolio, a teaching demonstration and evidence of a commitment to understanding diverse populations. We strive to enhance the diversity of our department and the university community, and encourage applicants who exemplify multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary and global perspectives.
Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor Required Qualifications:
Candidates must have completed a master’s degree in Media and Communication or a related field. They also must have some experience working in a relevant area with practical knowledge of production/broadcast/multimedia and using emerging media tools. Candidates must be proficient in Adobe CC software (Premiere, Audition, After Effects, InDesign, Photoshop). Candidates with professional experience and demonstrated contributions to the digital media production field are encouraged to apply.
Professor of Practice Required Qualifications:
Significant, current experience with an understanding of trends and changes occurring in media industries to position students to be well-prepared applicants for competitive broadcast, media and digital positions. Candidates with strong professional-level understanding of media industries and demonstrable skills in Adobe CC (Premiere, Audition, After Effects, InDesign, Photoshop) or similar software, as well as current digital videography and photography techniques and equipment, are encouraged to apply.
As part of a successful on-campus interview process, candidates will be expected to provide a demonstration of teaching effectiveness and evidence of understanding diverse populations. A terminal degree from an accredited institution is required for tenure and promotion.
Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor Preferred Qualifications:
A doctorate (Ph.D.) in Media and Communication or a related field. Candidates with a record of teaching excellence at the undergraduate level in a variety of contexts (face-to-face, online, hybrid) and a demonstrated and ongoing commitment to serving diverse student populations are preferred.
All candidates must apply online at https://jobs.ship.edu. Materials submitted in other formats including paper applications will not be considered. For an application to be considered complete, candidates must submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a portfolio of related professional work (attached or as links to the application), names and contact information for three references, unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official transcripts required if granted an on-campus interview), and a professional writing sample. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For more information, contact: Dr. Michael Drager, Search Committee Chair, Communication, Journalism and Media Department, Shippensburg University, 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA 17257 Phone: 717-477-1594 Email:
Applications received by November 7, 2024 will be given full consideration. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check as well as sufficient course enrollment and budget allocations.
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.
The university provides additional opportunities and scholarship support through summer and winter term online/on-campus teaching and through the Center for Excellence in Scholarship and Teaching (http://www.ship.edu/CFEST/Grants/Overview).
Founded in 1871 as the Cumberland Valley State Normal School, Shippensburg University is a member of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. Shippensburg values its small community atmosphere, as is evident in its student-faculty ratio of 16.5-to-1. Personalized attention is key to both the success of our students and our academic programs, of which 13 are accredited. The campus is in the center of the East Coast’s major metropolitan areas, making Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and New York accessible options for students to visit and complete internships.
