Assistant Professor - Mass Media, Art and Design - Promotional and Digital Media Management

Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Promotional and Digital Media Management

Department of Mass Media, Art and Design
Full-Time

The Department of Mass Media, Art and Design invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Promotional and Digital Media Management. This is a tenure-track position. Successful candidates will have experience in the best practices in digital communication and promotional media. The professor must be able to teach and develop students in the areas of strategy and message development, social media analytics, content creation, and research insights.

The candidate will teach a load equivalent to 12 credit hours per semester to teach students and collaborate with faculty and staff. Additional responsibilities include student mentoring and participation in recruitment and retention activities.

The Department of Mass Media, Art and Design is a part of the Holland College of Arts and Media and one of only two Missouri programs accredited by the Accrediting Council for Education in Journalism and Mass Communications.

• Ph.D. in advertising, public relations, media management, or a closely related field. (Degree must be from a regionally accredited or internationally accredited/government-certified university)
• Demonstrated ability to teach skills in the Advertising,Public Relations,and/or Media Management curriculums.
• Demonstrated potential for successful teaching at the college/university level.
• Demonstrated evidence of scholarly work (i.e., research and/or publications).
• Experience using and/or teaching the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience,interest, and commitment to working collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students.

As a public regional university (with a graduate mission), Southeast seeks candidates with a commitment to excellent undergraduate (and graduate) education and student success within the framework of the teacher-scholar model. Applications of instructional technology and pedagogical research are supported through the Center for Teaching and Learning and SEMO Online. Successful candidates will contribute to the development of innovative curricula and delivery strategies, including traditional, blended, and online formats, and participate in initiatives promoting student success, retention, and degree completion.

To ensure full consideration, application materials must be received by September 18, 2026
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To apply, submit the following items online by clicking on the APPLY button at the top of the page:

• Letter of interest addressing position qualifications
• Current curriculum vitae
• Unofficial copies of transcripts (official transcripts are required when an offer of employment is accepted)
• Names, telephone numbers, addresses, and e-mail addresses of three professional references

Mass Media, Art and Design

Founded in 1873 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Southeast Missouri State University provides student-centered education and experiential learning with a foundation of liberal arts and sciences, embracing a tradition of access, exceptional teaching, and commitment to student success that significantly contributes to the development of the region and beyond. SEMO values access to high-quality, affordable education with a broadly representative student body, faculty, and staff that respects and celebrates a diverse learning community in a global society.