Tenure line Assistant Professor in Media Studies

Loyola Marymount University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola Marymount University (LMU) in Los Angeles invites applications for a tenure-line Assistant Professor in Media Studies within the Communication Studies Department. The successful candidate will teach introductory courses in communication theory, research, and media studies, as well as upper-division courses and DMCI minor offerings, while pursuing an active research agenda.

LMU emphasizes inclusive excellence and the teacher-scholar model, with a demonstrated commitment to diverse student

Qualifications

• PhD in Communication Studies or Media Studies completed by Aug 2027 or evidence of workable timeline.
• Ability to teach intro courses in communication theory, research, and media studies; upper division and DMCI minor courses.
• Evidence of an active research agenda.
• Commitment to inclusive, student-centered education and diverse backgrounds.
• Preference for a research agenda focused on media industries or media institutions.
• Media production skills; experience teaching research methods and theories in Communication Studies.

Responsibilities

• Advise majors and DMCI minors; contribute to curriculum assessment and development; participate in service.
• Teach 4-unit classes on a 2-year rotation with 40% research, 40% teaching, 20% service.
• Contribute to LMU Core Curriculum; foster collaborative, interdisciplinary and community-engaged teaching.

Skills

Media studies

Research methods

Academic writing

Inclusive education

Media production

Education

PhD in Communication Studies or Media Studies

Job description

Who We Are

The Communication Studies Department at Loyola Marymount University (LMU), a Carnegie-classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants for a tenure-line position in Media Studies who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence and the building of a just society. Communication Studies is one of the largest undergraduate programs at LMU. In keeping with LMU’s mission, our department emphasizes the ethical and effective deployment of communication in pursuit of a more just and humane world. We also strive to help students foster the knowledge and skills necessary to develop more satisfying personal and professional relationships. Our faculty is committed to scholarship and service projects that support our mission and reflect a critical orientation toward the discipline. We are committed to developing a culturally diverse environment for our faculty and students. LMU is federally recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized by the State of California as a Black-Serving Institution (BSI). These designations reflect the university's continuing commitment to supporting student success, belonging, and thriving within a diverse academic community. As a Catholic, Jesuit, and Marymount University, LMU values faculty who engage students as whole persons and pursue scholarly work that promotes justice, equity, and the Common Good. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to LMU's teacher‑scholar model.

Appointment Type and Details

The position is a Tenure-Line Assistant Professor faculty appointment. Applicants must have the following: Ph.D. in Communication Studies or Media Studies, or another closely related field, such as Journalism, Political Science, Sociology, History, Anthropology, or Technology Studies on or before August 2027 (Candidates who have not completed their Ph.D. should include evidence with their application that there is a workable timeline to completion prior to appointment). Ability to teach introductory courses in communication theory, research, and media studies; upper division courses in the applicant’s area of expertise; the senior research course for the major; and courses for our Digital Media, Cultures, and Industries (DMCI) minor. Evidence of an ongoing research agenda. A demonstrated commitment to inclusive, student‑centered education and to working effectively with students from diverse backgrounds. Preference will be given to candidates engaged in a research agenda that focuses on media industries or media institutions. The ideal candidate will also have media production skills. Candidates should have experience teaching research methods and theories native to Communication Studies. The new faculty member will be expected to teach introductory courses in communication theory, research, and media studies; upper division courses in the applicant’s area of expertise; the senior research course for the major; and courses for our Digital Media, Cultures, and Industries (DMCI) minor. Preference will be given to candidates who are best suited to help support the continued growth of our department’s media studies curriculum, digital media programming, and socially engaged media practice.

Position Responsibilities

Beyond teaching, the new faculty member will advise Communication Studies majors and Digital Media Culture and Industry Minors, contribute to curriculum assessment and development, participate in departmental, college, and university service, and help support the continued growth of Media Studies, digital media programming and socially engaged media practice. Department tenure‑track professors typically teach 4‑unit classes on a two‑year 2‑2‑2‑3 course rotation with a contracted expectation of 40% research, 40% teaching, and 20% service. Faculty in these positions will be encouraged to contribute to the LMU Core Curriculum. The Communication Studies department values collaborative, interdisciplinary, and community‑engaged approaches to teaching and research. We seek candidates who are excited to teach and mentor a diverse student body in Los Angeles and who will contribute to LMU’s teacher‑scholar model through excellent undergraduate teaching, an active research agenda, and innovative forms of student engagement, including collaborative and community‑based learning.

Faculty Regular Reasonable expected salary: $86,500.00

Faculty Regular Reasonable expected salary: $86,500.00

Please note that this position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society.

LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information.)

LMU is committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities and ensuring a comprehensive recruitment and selection process for all applicants. Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the application, interview, or selection process may contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or by phone at [phone]. Applicants who use relay services or other assistive communication technologies are welcome to utilize those services when contacting Human Resources. When contacting Human Resources, please include the job posting number, title of the position and department for which you are applying. Applicants are not required to disclose the nature of a disability or provide medical information when requesting an accommodation during the recruitment process. LMU will work with applicants in a timely and interactive process to identify and provide reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable federal and state law.

Founded in 1911, Loyola Marymount University is a Carnegie classified R2 institution rooted in the Jesuit and Marymount traditions. We are committed to fostering a diverse academic community rich in opportunity for intellectual engagement and real‑world experience. We enroll an academically ambitious, multicultural, and socioeconomically diverse student body. We recruit, retain and support a diverse faculty committed to excellence in teaching, research, scholarship and creativity. Our three campuses are rooted in the heart of Los Angeles, a global capital for arts and entertainment, innovation and technology, business and entrepreneurship. LMU is a unique and rewarding place to work. As you consider your employment opportunities with our institution, we encourage you to take the time to learn about the university community and how it distinguishes us from other places of employment. We are proud of the programs, benefits and services we provide our community. We strive to ensure an inclusive environment in all aspects of campus life that fosters a strong sense of trust and mutual respect.

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