Digital Media Professor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Under the general direction of the Department Chair, the HoodCollege Communication Arts Department, housed administratively within the Delaplaine School of Business and Communication, invites applications for a tenure‑track assistant professor or a non‑tenure‑track Professor of Practice in communication to begin August 2027.

We seek an engaged teacher/scholar who can work collaboratively both within the Delaplaine School and other departments and programs within the college. Candidates with prior teaching experience at the college/university level may be considered for an abbreviated tenure and promotion timeline.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will teach courses that support Communication Arts and Integrated Marketing Communication majors and can also apply interests toward interdisciplinary teaching in support of the College’s honors program, core curriculum, and first‑year student experience.

Essential Duties Teaching/Instruction (60%)

Teaching Load: 4/3 course load or 21 credit hours per academic year to include courses serving the undergraduate majors of Communication Arts and Integrated Marketing Communication as well as the department’s minors in journalism and public relations.

Sample courses:

• Media & Society
• Broadcast Writing
• Writing for Business
• Senior Portfolio
• Media Writing I
• Media Writing II
• Editing
• Media Practicum
• Design
• Digital Marketing
• Help develop a curriculum related to digital media and emerging platforms.
• Help develop a curriculum related to sports communication and marketing.
• Mentor students through academic advising, internship placement, and faculty/student research collaboration.

Scholarship/Professional Development (20%)

• Pursue a scholarly research agenda and engage in other professional activities.

Service (20%)

• Serve the college through committee work, the development of new student learning opportunities, and the enrichment of campus‑community partnerships.
• Contribute to the regular functioning of the department through committee work, participation in departmental extracurricular activities, and pursuing the goals outlined in the department's strategic plan.
• Engage in recruitment of students to the department, programs, and College.

Qualifications

We seek a candidate who values diversity, equity and inclusion in all that they do. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively with partners across campus in support of Hood College’s mission as a student‑centered, liberal arts institution.

Minimum Requirements

• Strong commitment to teaching in a liberal arts setting. Must be passionate about high‑impact experiential learning experiences.
• A terminal degree in journalism, communication, marketing or a related field.
• Professional experience in digital media applications in journalism, public relations, film production, marketing, sports or mass communication.
• A record of effective teaching.
• Demonstrated potential for research and a clear research agenda.
• Ability to teach courses in digital media, media writing, broadcast writing, digital filmmaking and data visualization.
• Proficiency in teaching the Adobe Creative Cloud apps, particularly Premiere Pro, Audition, InDesign and Photoshop.

Preferred Skills and Characteristics

• Professional experience producing, directing or working on narrative, documentary or entertainment visual projects or marketing.
• Professional experience in digital media including animation, graphics and data visualization.
• Professional experience in broadcasting or digital marketing.
• Teaching undergraduate media production courses.
• Demonstrated potential to teach undergraduate students in at least one of the following digital storytelling specialty areas: multimedia, video, audio, social media, augmented reality, virtual reality, data, artificial intelligence, 360 video, immersive reporting, and/or other emerging platforms.
• Proficiency with modern web design, including CSS and JavaScript are highly encouraged.
• PhD preferred.

Technology Skills

Candidates must be familiar and comfortable with the technologies used routinely in the academic world today, including but not limited to classroom presentation software, course and information management systems, communications and social media, and online research tools. Fluency in digital media, including the Adobe Creative Cloud suite (Audition, InDesign, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, PhotoShop, Podcast and Portfolio) with the ability to enhance the department’s presence online and mentor students in digital communications is required.

Language Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively provide information and positively respond to questions from both external and internal stakeholders in person and virtually. Ability to write routine reports, emails, and professional correspondence.

Mathematical Skills

Proficient with statistical and financial concepts. Must have the ability to apply those concepts to tracking, projections, goal setting, and interpreting reports. Must be able to draw conclusions from reports and make cost‑effective decisions regarding programmatic outcomes and resource allocation.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a number of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to work independently and as a member of a group in developing and executing project plans. Ability to work in the theoretical arena and apply logic as appropriate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use fingers, hands, reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is required to sit. The employee may occasionally be required to stand and lift and move up to twenty‑five pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment described here is representative of what an employee will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level is usually moderate and could include interaction with other employees, students, the public, telephones, and other office equipment.

Compensation

The salary for this position ranges from $60,000–65,000 depending on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, training, and other relevant factors. Additional compensation for work completed beyond the minimum contracted teaching load may be provided. Hood College offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefits.