North Dakota State University

Tenure Track Faculty – Multimedia, Broadcast, and/or Strategic Communication

Description Details:

The Department of Communication seeks a student-oriented colleague to teach undergraduate and graduate students in the areas of multimedia, broadcast, and/or strategic communication. Load is two classes a semester, with expectations that the successful candidate will maintain an active research agenda in their area of specialty. The successful candidate will also support a student organization, participate in departmental undergraduate and graduate advising, and participate in departmental, university, and professional service. The position is a full-time, nine-month tenure track faculty appointment. Faculty members must adhere to the policies outlined in the NDSU Faculty Handbook found at http://www.ndsu.edu/policy/.

The Department of Communication delivers four undergraduate majors, a Master of Arts degree and a Ph.D. in Communication. Ten full-time faculty members, along with adjunct and part-time faculty, provide academic instruction to approximately 250 communication major and minor undergraduates, and 30-35 graduate students. In addition, the department delivers general education courses to the broader university student population and supports the student chapters of PRSSA, an on-campus newspaper (the Spectrum), a radio station (KNDS), a television studio (Bison Information Network), ADClub, and a nationally competitive forensics team. NDSU is home to more than 12,000 students.

Work Schedule: Nine-month position.

Advertised Salary: The position offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in communication or related field by date of appointment.
• Demonstrable practical experience in one or more of the following: social media, digital storytelling, journalism, strategic communication, video production, or data analytics.
• Demonstrable teaching effectiveness at the college or university level. Ability to teach undergraduate courses in convergence media, data-driven journalism, strategic communication campaigns, or another specialty.
• Evidence of scholarly and/or professional contributions in the form of publications and/or conference presentations.
• Membership in relevant professional communication organizations/associations.
• Ability to serve as faculty liaison to student organizations (e.g., BIN television station, AdClub, PRSSA).
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with and/or ability to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate student levels.
• Ability to teach one video production class each semester.
• Five years’ practical experience in one or more of the following areas: digital media, journalism, strategic communication, data analysis and analytics, or equivalent.
• Interest in and/or experience with grant writing and acquiring funding for research and/or relevant communication activities.
• Ability to teach courses in data analytics, AI, public relations, corporate communication, risk and crisis communication, or related areas.
• Interest in and/or experience supervising or serving on graduate student thesis or dissertation committees.
• Research agenda that complements the department’s research and teaching strengths.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Experience and/or interest in collaborative research.

Applicant Materials Required:

Applicants should submit a letter detailing their qualifications and reasons for interest in the position, a CV, statement of research interests, teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and names and contact information of three to five professional references. (Reference letters will be requested from finalists.) Questions should be sent to:

Shuning Lu, Ph.D.
Chair of Digital Media Search Committee
Department of Communication, #2512
PO Box 6050
Fargo, ND 58108-6050
or

Review of applications will begin April 1, 2025. The position will remain open until filled. Find us online at http://www.ndsu.edu/communication.

NDSU OFFERS EXCELLENT BENEFITS!

Full time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Health Insurance coverage with 100% of the premium paid for by NDSU for Single or Family Plan
  • Option of a PPO/Basic Plan or High Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account
  • Benefits begin the first of the month following date of hire
  • Wellness benefits are included for healthy lifestyle participation
• Superb Retirement Plan
  • Employer Contributions range from 7.5% – 12.26% based on position
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Tuition Waivers for Employee (three classes per calendar year)
• Tuitions Waivers for Spouse/Partner & Dependents (eligible for 50% waiver)
• Paid Leave – including Annual leave, Sick Leave and 10 paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Optional benefits include: Supplemental Life, Dental, Vision, Long-term care insurance, Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care) and Supplemental Retirement Plans
• More Detailed Information Here: Benefits | Human Resources | NDSU

About Us:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.

No Smoking Notice:

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:

NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable. Direct inquiries to: Vice Provost, Title IX/ADA Coordinator, Old Main 201, NDSU Main Campus, Fargo, ND, 58108, 701-231-7708, .

Diversity Statement:

NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another. NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation. Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.

Veteran’s Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran’s Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information

North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or .