What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications and Media Arts position at Bethany College?
Position: Full-time, Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Communications and Media Arts
Department: Communications and Media Arts
The Department of Communications and Media Arts invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Communications and Media Arts position beginning August 2026. The successful candidate will have teaching and/or professional experience in digital and television production or integrated media and marketing, including advertising, public relations, and social media.
Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses, advising and mentoring students, overseeing student research and creative projects, and providing leadership for student organizations. The faculty member will also actively participate in departmental initiatives, faculty governance, and College service.
Required Qualifications:
· Master's degree in Communications, Media Arts, or a closely related field.
· Demonstrated teaching or professional experience in digital and television production or integrated media and marketing.
· Commitment to mentoring undergraduate students and supporting experiential learning opportunities.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Doctorate in Communications, Media Arts, or a closely related field.
· Experience with advertising, public relations, and social media management.
· Evidence of engagement with liberal arts education, interdisciplinary collaboration, or curriculum development.
· Record of scholarly, creative, or professional work appropriate for tenure review.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, three letters of recommendation, and unofficial copies of graduate and undergraduate transcripts to Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Job Types: Full-time, Tenure track
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person