Instructor or Assistant Professor, Communications (Broadcast

Instructor / Assistant Professor of Communications (Broadcast)

Department:
Media, Communications, and Cinema

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Reports To:

Dean or Academic Administrator

Positions Supervised:
Student Employee(s) as Applicable

Application must be completed in one sitting. At the time of completing the application, you will need the following documents to upload.

Supplemental Materials

• Cover Letter specifying your area of expertise and interest
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy
• Three (3) recent letters of recommendation sent directly to LUHR
• Unofficial transcript(s) of all degrees completed
• Teaching statement demonstrating alignment with Lindenwood's RISE program (~1 page; consult https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)

*** The system limits 5 documents to upload. You will need to save multiple documents into one PDF or have additional documents sent to luhr***

Job Summary

Faculty and instructors are responsible for curriculum, teaching, service, scholarship, and related administrative activities that support the mission, vision, and values of the university.

The Lindenwood University College of Arts and Humanities at Lindenwood University invites applications for an Instructor or Assistant Professor of Communications with specialization in Broadcast communications.

Qualified applicants will possess a MA, MFA, or PhD in Communication or Mass Communication, relevant subfields, or a closely related field. The successful candidate will be expected to teach 4 courses (12 credit hours) each semester of Communications coursework. Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching online. All Lindenwood faculty members are expected to advise and mentor students, continue to develop their expertise through research and scholarship, and participate in faculty governance and campus life.

The Instructor or Assistant Professor of Communications is a full-time, 9-month faculty position that will begin August 13, 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

We seek an enthusiastic teacher and committed colleague whose background demonstrates an ability to lead and teach a range of upper and lower level communication courses in television and video production courses, spearhead student-focused multi-camera production in both field and studio settings, pursue related research, supervise undergraduate research, and contribute service to our university community. These courses may include instruction in multi-camera studio production, sports production, multimedia journalism, writing for media, and mass communication, as well as courses in their specific area of expertise.

Additional knowledge and ability in communication studies, journalism, and audio / radio broadcast would be advantageous.

Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This job description shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Employees should refer to the Employee Guidebook and the respective performance evaluation for additional job-related expectations.

Standard 1 - Teaching and Learning

Lindenwood faculty are committed to designing courses and creating classroom cultures characterized by rigor, inclusiveness, support, and engagement for research-based teaching that will serve faculty from all disciplines and students from all groups. Guidelines and expectations developed by the colleges, departments, or programs to support needs and/or requirements specific to each will be determined by the academic administrators and communicated to the faculty.

Standard 2 – Academic Service and Contributions

Lindenwood faculty actively support and provide service to the mission, vision, values, and initiatives of the university and colleges, and exemplify the Q2 culture of service excellence. Guidelines and expectations developed by the colleges, departments, or programs to support needs and/or requirements specific to each will be determined by the academic administrators and communicated to the faculty.

Standard 3 – Continuous Learning and Scholarship

Lindenwood faculty are committed to remaining current in their discipline and instructional practice through continuous learning and contributions to their field by participating in scholarly work.

Required Qualifications

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered. Additional requirements may be designated by position.

View Required Qualifications by Rank

Additional Requirements for this position:

• Experience teaching at the college level is required.
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and…