Assistant/Associate Professor of Communication and Media Studies

Assistant/Associate Professor of Communication and Media Studies

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply.

Position Information

Posting Number: F000388

Position Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of Communication and Media Studies

Department: Communication and Media Studies

Division: Academic Affairs

FLSA Status: Exempt

Faculty Status: Full-time Faculty

Supervisor Title: Chair, Communication & Media Studies

Status: Tenure Track

Position Summary: The Department of Communication and Media Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences at North Central College invites applications for a tenure-track position in Media Studies with specializations in social media and digital media writing to begin August 1, 2025. Teaching responsibilities include introductory courses in social media, digital media writing, and general media studies.

The duties in this role include:

• Designing and teaching 5 courses per year.
• Designing new courses in social media and possibly media literacy.
• Teaching at least 2 sections per year of MEDI 200 Digital Media Writing and at least 2 sections per year of MEDI 255 Social Media.
• Advising internships, directed and independent studies, and research practicums.
• Informal mentoring of students about job searches and graduate study.
• Possibly contributing to student media in the department.
• Engaging in sustained, ongoing professional development and scholarship/creative work.
• Attending and presenting at conferences.
• Participating in college-sponsored or discipline-specific professional development activities.
• Publishing peer-reviewed scholarship and/or creative work.
• Participating in department meetings, curriculum development, recruitment activities, and assessment.
• Participating in faculty governance.
• Assisting with admissions and alumni outreach.

Basic qualifications required at the time of application:

• Ph.D. in Communication, Mass Communication, Media Studies, Rhetoric, or a closely related field.
• At least one semester of experience teaching undergraduate students.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, mentoring, research, and ongoing scholarship.

Preferred qualifications (not required):

• ABD applicants near the completion of their degree will be considered.
• Secondary interests in media literacy, misinformation, and/or AI are desirable.
• Professional experience in digital media is especially welcome.
• Ability to develop an introductory media literacy course and upper-level courses on social media.

Application Requirements:

• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
• Teaching Philosophy
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Contact Information for 3 References

About NCC: Founded in 1861, North Central College is a nationally recognized institution of about 3000 students, located in Naperville, IL. The College is in a period of growth with the addition of a $60 million Science Center (2017) and a new Health Sciences and Engineering building (2020). North Central College is within walking distance of the Naperville Metra station and is next to downtown Naperville. The Naperville area is home to many excellent school districts and has been ranked as one of the best places to live by Money magazine. For more information, please visit: http://www.noctrl.edu.

The salary range for this position: $65,000 – $70,000

Open date: September 4, 2024

Initial review date: October 5, 2024

Final date: Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Interested candidates should complete an application and submit the required documents in electronic format to: https://northcentralcollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/13049.

For further information, contact Amy Grim Buxbaum, Chair, Department of Communication and Media Studies, at agbuxbaum@noctrl.edu.

Employment Conditions: An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the College’s background screening process.

Number of Vacancies: 1

EEO Statement: North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. North Central College provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation, please notify the Office of Human Resources.

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicant: Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply.