Journalism and Strategic Media (Interactive Media), Tenure-Track Faculty Job at

Job Title

Journalism and Strategic Media (Interactive Media), Tenure-Track Faculty

Department

Journalism and Strategic Media

University Expectation

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

Salary

The salary and rank are 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 an interactive media full-time, tenure-track faculty position (#144130) at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The start date for the position is August 1, 2026.

The successful applicant will teach interactive media and other courses in the School of Journalism and Strategic Media. To be tenured, the school requires a record of excellence in teaching, peer-reviewed creative activity (such as juried competitions / shows, app development, etc.) or scholarly research, and service to the school, college, university, and the profession. For more information about our university’s and our school’s tenure and promotion requirements, visit https : / / faculty.mtsu.edu / tenpro / .

For more information about our Bachelor of Science in Interactive Media, visit https : / / www.mtsu.edu / program / interactive-media-b-s / .

Required Education

• A terminal degree in a communication or media-related field or a closely related field is required by the appointment date.
• A master's degree in a communication or media-related field or a closely related field with four (4) years of full-time communication or media-focused professional work experience by the appointment date will be considered in lieu of a terminal degree. To receive experience credit for full-time, freelance work, applicants must list each project with a description, including the project’s length, on their CVs.

Other Desirables

Documents Needed to Apply

To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and statement of research or creative activities (as appropriate to the discipline) as separate attachments at the time of online application.

CVs must be complete, documenting all education and professional work experience. To receive experience credit for full-time, freelance work, applicants must list each project with a description, including the project’s length with an estimated number of hours worked per week.

Cover letters should clearly identify areas of teaching interest and proficiency, a commitment to student success, background, experience, and creative work or research in areas related to digital media, interactive media, social media, content strategy, audience research, strategic communication, media, communication, or related courses and areas of study.

Special Instruction to Applicants

For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, visit our faculty recruitment webpage.

If you need help applying, contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. For position-specific questions, contact Sanjay Asthana at Sanjay.Asthana@mtsu.edu.

Benefits

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 : 11 / 09 / 2025

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