Tenure-Track Media Studies Professor — Inclusive Teaching & Research

Loyola Marymount University Communication Studies; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Communication Studies Department at Loyola Marymount University (LMU) invites applications for a Tenure-Line Assistant Professor in Media Studies. The successful candidate will teach introductory courses in communication theory, research, and media studies; upper-division courses in the area of expertise; the senior research course for the major; and DMCI minor courses.

They should demonstrate a research agenda and a commitment to inclusive, student-centered education.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Communication Studies or Media Studies on or before Aug 2027 (or evidence of a workable timeline to completion).
• Ability to teach introductory courses in communication theory, research, and media studies; upper division courses; senior research course; and DMCI minor courses.
• Evidence of an ongoing research agenda.
• Commitment to inclusive, student-centered education and to working with diverse students.

Responsibilities

• Advise Communication Studies majors and Digital Media Culture and Industry minors; contribute to curriculum assessment and development; participate in service; support growth of Media Studies and digital media programming.
• Teach 4-unit classes; maintain 40% research, 40% teaching, 20% service; contribute to LMU Core Curriculum.
• Engage in community-engaged teaching and mentoring diverse students in Los Angeles; promote LMU's teacher-scholar model.

Skills

Teaching introductory courses

Research agenda

Inclusive education

Media studies expertise

Education

Ph.D. in Communication Studies or Media Studies

Job description

The Communication Studies Department at Loyola Marymount University (LMU) invites applications for a Tenure-Line Assistant Professor in Media Studies. The successful candidate will teach introductory courses in communication theory, research, and media studies; upper-division courses in the area of expertise; the senior research course for the major; and DMCI minor courses.

They should demonstrate a research agenda and a commitment to inclusive, student-centered education.