Journalism and Strategic Media (Interactive Media), Full-Time Lecturer, Faculty

Job Title

Journalism and Strategic Media (Interactive Media), Full-Time Lecturer, Faculty

Department

Journalism and Strategic Media

University Expectation

MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.

Salary

The salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Job Summary/Basic Function

The ACEJMC-accredited School of Journalism and Strategic Media at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, temporary (non-tenurable) faculty position (#144090) at the rank of lecturer. This is a one-year temporary appointment. The contract may be renewed annually based on available funding, demonstrated need, and satisfactory performance as assessed by annual evaluations. The appointment start date is August 1, 2026.

The successful candidate will help our growing school by teaching courses in interactive media and other media-related courses, as needed. The applicant's cover letter should clearly identify areas of teaching proficiency. For more information about our interactive media program, please visit https://www.mtsu.edu/program/interactive-media-b-s/

Required Education

A master's degree in a communication-related field such as journalism, strategic communication, social media, visual communication, interactive media, mass communication, digital communication, media studies, digital media, strategic media, or another communication/mass communication-closely related/media field is required by the appointment date.

A bachelor's degree with two (2) years of demonstrated exceptional professional experience in journalism, public relations, advertising, communication, strategic communication, mass communication, organizational communication, media design, or other closely related fields may be considered in lieu of a master's degree.

Other Desirables

Applicants with the following will receive special consideration.

• Professional industry experience related to social media, content strategy, digital media, digital communication, interactive media, or related fields.
• Professional network of industry connections.
• Proficiency with relevant industry standard software such as the Adobe Creative Suite of Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects and Premiere, and Figma.
• Experience in interactive media design, writing for online, mobile, and game platforms, social media content strategy, immersive and/or 360 video storytelling, strategic storytelling, audience research and analysis, or other areas within interactive media.
• Knowledge of online content and media strategy for current and emerging technologies, theory and history of digital and interactive media, search engine optimization (SEO), generative AI, personal branding, and interactive media career preparation.
• Ability to teach in other concentrations and degrees in the School of Journalism & Strategic Media.
• Teaching in interactive media-related courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels or other educational experiences.

Documents Needed to Apply

To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching philosophy.

Special Instruction to Applicants 

For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage at https://mtsu.edu/facultyrecruitment/.

If you need help with the application process, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Leslie Haines at Leslie.Haines@mtsu.edu.

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:  

• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
• 13 paid University holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee, their spouse, and dependents

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MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://police.mtsu.edu/annual-security-report/ or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.

MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.

 

Application Review Date: 05/05/2026