Assistant Professor in Media Production

Augusta University's Department of Communication of the Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is seeking to fill a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Communication specializing in Media Production, beginning in August 2027. The candidate should have a terminal degree in the appropriate discipline (communication, journalism, mass communication, media studies, or a closely related field), or its equivalent in training, ability, or experience.

Professional experience in broadcast journalism, multimedia, and/or television production is also required. Demonstrated teaching excellence at the college level is preferred.

• Augusta University embraces a tripartite mission of teaching, research/scholarship, and service activities. Your primary duties are expected to be in the areas of research, service, and teaching.
• Courses taught may include video production, video editing, audio production, audio-visual media production, broadcast news, visual storytelling, and television history, and/or other courses assigned by the department chair.
• Student mentoring, grading, and compliance with university policies regarding teaching, such as reporting attendance and holding final exams during assigned times
• Create, update, and submit course syllabi/outlines to the department and university platforms, as required by university and system policies
• Maintain a robust record of research, serve on department and college committees.
• Promote student success by engaging in activities that enhance student learning and position learners to be successful in achieving their short- term and long-term academic, career, and personal growth goals.
• Participate in shared governance of department, college, and university as assigned and work well with both colleagues and students.

A PhD in communication, journalism, mass communication, media studies, or a closely related field.

Demonstrated success teaching varied student populations.

Evidence or promise of an emerging research agenda.

Assistant Professor
- Terminal degree (or nearing its completion), or its equivalent in training, ability, and/or experience.

Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be:

• Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation;
• Evidence of ability as a teacher;
• Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned;
• Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and,
• Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

This position is academic year based and typically works August through May, depending on dates outlined in offer letter and yearly contract.

The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0.

Assistant Professor - Salary and compensation are commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to the availability of funds.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data.

Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments). For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure website: https://www.augusta.edu/faculty-affairs/promotionandtenure.php

The Department of Communication and Integrated Studies at Augusta University offers BA degrees in Communication and Integrated Studies and certificates in Media Production, Public Relations, and Sports Communication, as well as a minor in Communication. Our BA in Communication prepares students for today's rapidly changing workplace and emphasizes…