Associate Professor of Communication and Media Studies

Southeastern Louisiana University; Hammond (IN); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Southeastern Louisiana University's Department of Communication and Media Studies invites applications for a tenured Associate Professor position. The successful candidate will bring significant experience in Digital Media - Sports/Entertainment and will train students in strategic communication and production for industry.

The role emphasizes online, asynchronous instruction with strong ties to industry, teaching at graduate and undergraduate levels, and potential teaching across Web Design,

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Communication from an accredited university by the hire date.
• Must be proficient in sports/entertainment production, social media, content creation and data analytics.
• Experience in teaching in online/asynchronous formats and ability to engage students.

Responsabilités

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses, in online, asynchronous, hybrid, or face-to-face formats.
• Maintain ties with industry to incorporate current trends into pedagogy.
• Develop and train students in strategic communication and sports/entertainment production.

Connaissances

Data analytics

Content creation

Online teaching

Student engagement

Formation

Ph.D. in Communication

Outils

Web Design

Podcasting

Live Production

Public Relations

Documentary Filmmaking

Communication Theory

Research methods

Description du poste

Southeastern Louisiana University's Department of Communication and Media Studies invites applications for one tenured Associate Professor position. The successful candidate will have significant experience in Digital Media - Sports/Entertainment, understanding the mechanics of how the industry works and will be able to develop and train students in strategic communication and sports and entertainment production. We are an applied program with a focus on preparing students for meaningful work as communication strategists and content creators for industry. The successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in online, asynchronous classroom instruction and will be expected to maintain strong ties with industry to incorporate the latest pedagogical trends into the classroom to prepare students for jobs post-graduation. The successful candidate(s) will be expected to teach courses at the graduate and undergraduate level. Preferred candidates should be able to teach one or more of the following areas in addition to Strategic Communication: Web Design, Podcasting, Social Media, Sports & Entertainment Production, Public Relations, Documentary Filmmaking, Communication Theory and/or Research.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. in Communication from an accredited university by the hire date.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Must be proficient in sports/entertainment production, social media, content creation and data analytics.
• Experience in one or more: Web Design, Podcasting, Live Production, Public Relations,
• Communication Theory and/or Research.
• The ability to teach in a 100% asynchronous online delivery format, hybrid or face to face.
• Ability to interact with students and graduate faculty.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Vita
• Copies of Transcripts (Only an unofficial transcript for the Highest degree is required at application. Official transcripts for all degrees will be required upon employment.)

Posting Close Date
December 8, 2026

Please Note: Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration.

Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeast is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.