Lecturer – Digital Media

College: College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and The Arts – 321 College

Dept/School: Communication Studies – 32241

Vacancy Number: 16F-755

Position Number: 6702

Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus

The Department of Communication Studies at the University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applicants for a nine‑month non‑tenure track lecturer position in digital media to begin August 2026. This is a one‑year position that is renewable annually, contingent upon satisfactory performance, departmental needs, and the availability of funding.

• Teach a 4/4 load with a primary focus on digital storytelling, field video, and other digital media production including podcasting.
• Develop and teach content‑focused courses such as media and society as opportunities allow.
• Engage in student mentoring, advising student organizations, and service to the department, campus, and community.
• Negotiate service commitments to foster professional enrichment and meet departmental needs.
• Possibly modify teaching load with signature projects dependent on candidate skills and experience.
• Optionally teach in the summer.

• Minimum
  
  Education and Experience:
  
  MS, MA, or MFA in communication studies, media studies, or a closely related field at time of application.
• Preferred Education, Knowledge,
  
  Skills & Experience:
  
  
  • Demonstrated ability to teach applied learning and collaborate with community partners.
  • Desire to be an advisor for student organizations.
  • Demonstrated ability to teach the use of current video and audio production equipment and uphold industry standards for production.
  • Secondary teaching and service areas that meet the needs of the department, university, and community.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the posting closing date. To apply, please complete the online application below and attach the following materials as Adobe PDF documents including:

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application that includes a 1‑3 page statement describing teaching and service interests and teaching experience and interests addressed to Search Committee Chair.
• Cover Letter or CV that includes a link to a Work Sample.
• Combined Unofficial Graduate Transcripts.
• List of 3 Professional References.
• If needed, applicants may upload additional materials under the Other category.

Please note that three references are required for all applications. The references you provide may be used to request reference letters during the screening process.

Letters of application without the requested components will not meet the application requirements.

For questions about the position or online application process, contact department admin Jason Martin at atmartinja.