Professor of Practice, Digital Media and Communication

Wheaton College of Massachusetts; Norton (VA); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 61 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Wheaton College in Norton, MA invites applications for Professor of the Practice, Digital Media and Communications. The successful candidate will design and teach foundational and advanced courses, shaping the DMC major and contributing to Wheaton’s academic vision.

The appointment begins Fall 2027. Teaching load is three courses per semester, with potential leadership duties and involvement in the 4+1 Creative Industries Masters Program.

Qualifications

• MA with strong teaching or professional experience required.
• MFA or PhD preferred.
• Experience designing undergraduate digital media courses is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Teach undergraduate courses for the Digital Media and Communications major (3 courses/semester).
• Possibly advise and take on administrative responsibilities for one course.
• May assume leadership responsibilities to grow the major and participate in the 4+1 program.

Connaissances

Teaching

Course design

Formation

MA

MFA

PhD

Description du poste

Wheaton is a leading private, coeducational, liberal arts college of 1800 students located in Norton, MA and within easy commuting distance of Boston and Providence.

Posting Details

• Posting Number: 0601341
• Position Title: Professor of Practice, Digital Media and Communication
• FLSA: Exempt
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Staff Term:
• Staff Work Schedule (hours/dates):
• Academic Year Schedule (dates):
• Faculty Term: Full Academic Year
• Position Type: Faculty
• Department: Film, Media, and Communications

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Film and New Media department at Wheaton College is seeking applicants for a Professor of the Practice of Digital Media and Communications ( DMC ), starting in Fall 2027. The successful candidate will provide a vision for the future of the DMC major and shape it by designing and teaching foundational courses, as well as higher level courses in their area of expertise. Candidates in fields related to digital media and communications, such as emerging media, game studies, journalism, and data visualization are welcome to apply.

Professors of Practice are full-time teaching faculty with expertise and achievements in a particular field of instruction. In the future, this position may require leadership responsibilities to grow and manage the Digital Media and Communications major. The position may also require contributions to Wheaton’s 4+1 in Creative Industries Masters Program.

Wheaton’s Film, Media, and Communications department consists of five full-time, student-centered faculty with expertise as scholars and practitioners. It is committed to creating an innovative, inclusive learning environment with the goal to develop students’ understanding of the digital media landscape and build mastery of the communication skills and tools necessary to thrive in its related industries. The position may be renewed annually.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility will be to teach undergraduate courses that support the Digital Media and Communications major. The teaching load for this position is three courses per semester, with the possibility of substituting advising and administrative responsibilities for one course. The courses may include Intro to Digital Media and Communications and Communication and Cultural Diversity. Professors of Practice are expected to serve the college and their department after their first year. Professors of Practice receive initial one-year contracts, become eligible for a two-year contract after their second year, and can seek promotion to Senior Professor of Practice and ongoing three-year contracts after their fourth year. Professors of Practice receive funding to support conference attendance and professional development.

Minimum Qualifications

An MA with strong teaching or professional experience, MFA, or PHD degree is required at the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidates will have the ability to design and teach both introductory courses, such as Intro to Digital Media and Communication and Communication and Cultural Diversity. Additional course offerings may be possible based on the candidate’s area of expertise and interest.

Compensation and Benefits

To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and benefits program.

When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.

The anticipated hiring or recruitment range for this position is $55K. The actual salary offered will be commensurate with the qualifications, education and experience of the candidate hired.

Physical Demands

ADA Statement

Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Eeo Statement

Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.

Wheaton’s core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Posting Date

10/05/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Contact(s)

Office of Human Resources

Contact Phone/Extension

508-286-8206

Contact Email

[e-mail]

References

Supplemental Questions

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Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
• List of References
• Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents

• Additional Documents 1
• Teaching Materials
• Media Link