Associate Professor of Communication and Media Studies

Southeastern Louisiana University; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeastern Louisiana University invites applications for a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Communication and Media Studies. The successful candidate will lead in Digital Media with focus areas in sports/entertainment, work to train students in strategic communication and production, and teach at graduate and undergraduate levels in online and in-person formats.

Preferred candidates will have expertise in Web Design, Podcasting, Social Media, Public Relations, and related

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Communication from an accredited university by hire date.
• Ability to teach in 100% asynchronous online delivery, hybrid or face-to-face.
• Experience in sports/entertainment production and data analytics.
• Strong engagement with industry and applying current pedagogical trends.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Digital Media, Strategic Communication, and related areas.
• Maintain strong ties with industry to inform curriculum.
• Develop and train students in strategic communication and sports/entertainment production.
• Contribute to online, asynchronous instruction excellence.

Job description

Thank you for your interest in employment with southeastern Louisiana University. 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.

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southeastern Louisiana University is the state's third-largest public university, boasting over 15,500 students who come from nearly 50 nations and all 50 states. The university offers more than 150 programs of study across five colleges that focus on hands-on learning. With a small-town location, personal attention to students and a close-knit community of engaged learners, we feel like a small college. We are passionate about our students, providing them with a challenging college experience that empowers them with a lifelong education.

southeastern Louisiana University’s core values are focused on providing a caring personal environment and an academic environment of excellence. We work to lead the educational, economic and cultural development of the region with educational programs based on vital and evolving curricula that address emerging priorities and needs of the state and the students it serves.

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