Teaching Professor with Assistant Rank: Media Studies

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 57,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point invites applications for a Teaching Professor in Media Studies with an emphasis on Sports & Performance Media, beginning January 2027. The appointment centers on undergraduate teaching within a program that blends technical training with a rigorous critical approach, collaborating across Media Studies, Professional Communication, and Graphic Design.

The successful candidate will help build the program, design curricula, supervise student workers, and

Qualifications

• Terminal degree (MFA or PhD) in Media Studies, Sports Media, Media Production, Broadcasting, Digital Media, or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated technical expertise with industry-standard hardware, software, and modern streaming platforms.
• Effective written and verbal communications skills.
• Demonstrated capacity to teach at all levels of undergraduate Media Studies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise student employees involved in development or delivery of instruction.
• Develops and designs curriculum and instructional material relevant to a course of instruction.
• Collaborates with department faculty and staff to develop teaching strategies relevant to the discipline.
• Contributes to the development of teaching and learning scholarly work including publications and presentations.
• Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including assessment of student performance.
• Advises students on academic and career direction within a specific field of study.

Skills

Teaching at undergraduate level

Curriculum development

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MFA or PhD in Media Studies or closely related field

Job description

Position Title

Teaching Professor with Assistant Rank: Media Studies

Job Category

Academic Staff

Employment Type

Regular

Job Profile

Teaching Assistant Professor

Job Duties

This position focuses heavily on undergraduate teaching in a program that integrates comprehensive technical training with a rigorous critical approach. The department, housed in the School of Design and Communication in the College of Fine Arts and Communication, is a strong, devoted community of media scholars, producers, practicing artists, and designers committed to its students and collegiality. The ability to interface with faculty and students in Media Studies, Professional Communication, and Graphic Design is a significant aspect of the position. The new faculty member will be tasked with building a program in Sports & Performance Media and collaborating in defining the wider trajectories of both the program and department, particularly at the intersection of communication and media studies.

UWSP is actively committed to creating a welcoming and equitable culture. The College of Fine Arts and Communication maintains a five-year Action Plan for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, including in Faculty Recruitment and Development, and system-wide strategies are in place to support the retention and tenure progression of individuals from under-represented groups.

The university is rooted in the supportive community of Stevens Point, which provides a restorative environment conducive to deep creative focus. This location is a retreat while also serving as a strategic hub, offering a productive work-life balance while maintaining convenient access to major markets. Madison and Green Bay are less than two hours away, and the urban centers of Minneapolis/St. Paul, Milwaukee and Chicago are within driving distance, ensuring faculty can readily engage with professional communities.

Anticipated Begin Date: January or August 2027

**Full position description is available upon request. **

Key Job Responsibilities

• May supervise student employees involved in development or delivery of instruction
• Develops and designs curriculum and instructional material relevant to a course of instruction
• Collaborates with department faculty and staff to develop teaching strategies relevant to the discipline
• Contributes to the development of teaching and learning scholarly work including publications and presentations
• Contributes to the strategic development of curriculum and academic content through various mediums to ensure the integrity of the educational mission of the work unit
• Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including assessment of student performance
• Advises students on academic and career direction within a specific field of study

Department

The Media Studies unit at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point welcomes applications for a Teaching Professor position in Sports & Performance Media, beginning in January 2027. The position offers the opportunity to build and teach in a vibrant program in Sports & Performance Media at a student-centered teaching institution. Once a successful program is established, a permanent director's line will be hired. The successful candidate should understand the architecture of live digital media and help prepare students for real-time broadcasting with a live event production curriculum. The successful candidate will also assist the Media Studies unit in building and leading multi-camera broadcast initiatives across campus, establishing a student-run production workflow that captures and streams high-stakes university events, ranging from athletics to College of Fine Arts & Communication performances and events (dance, music, art, and theatre).

Compensation & Benefits

The Assistant Teaching Professor of Media Studies is a full-time, salaried, academic year position (9-month).

Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within a range of $57,000 - $62,000 commensurate with the candidate's education, related experience, and qualifications.

Eligible Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package, review the FASLI Benefit Quick Guide . Use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator to calculate the estimated value of your compensation and benefits.

Required Qualifications

• Terminal degree (MFA or Ph.D.) in Media Studies, Sports Media, Media Production,
• Broadcasting, Digital Media, or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated technical expertise with industry standard hardware, software, and
• modern streaming platforms (e.g., video switchers, character generators, audio mixing consoles, and streaming encoders).
• Effective written and verbal communications skills.
• Demonstrated capacity to teach at all levels of undergraduate Media Studies program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to utilize current and emerging digital platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to teach any of the following: multi-camera field and studio production, video production, audio production, digital media streaming.
• Demonstrated record of managing and mentoring production crews, particularly students or entry-level professionals.
• Demonstrated experience or interest in developing revenue-generating or client-facing production models.
• Demonstrated ability to teach sports and performance media with an awareness of identity and cultural dialogue and its relevance to media studies.
• Capacity to develop and write curriculum collaboratively

Applications received by 10/23/2026 are ensured full consideration.

Contact Information

Name: Alex Ingersoll
Email: [e-mail]

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. UW-Stevens Point does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position.

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply a minimum of three (3) professional references (one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor). It is preferred that you supply five (5) professional references (two (2) of which being a current or former supervisors). Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Special Notes

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com.

Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or [e-mail].

The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

UW Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.