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Oxford, OH

Job Title Assistant Teaching Professor Department Media, Journalism and Film Department Worker Type Regular Pay Type Salary Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and ...

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Madison, WI · On-site

$75K/yr

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A Teaching Professor is a faculty member at a college or university whose primary responsibility is teaching rather than research. Unlike traditional professors who balance teaching, research, and service, Teaching Professors focus mainly on delivering high-quality instruction, curriculum development, and student engagement. They often have expertise in pedagogy and may also contribute to advising, mentoring, and academic program development. Teaching Professors typically hold advanced degrees in their field and play a crucial role in supporting student learning and academic success.

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Teaching Professors often have a primary focus on undergraduate instruction, but they are also expected to participate in service activities such as curriculum development, committee work, and student mentoring. Balancing these duties requires strong organizational skills and effective time management, as teaching loads can be heavy, especially during peak semesters. Professional development—such as attending conferences or workshops—is encouraged and often necessary to stay current with pedagogical best practices. Collaboration with colleagues, both within and across departments, is common and can provide support and new ideas for classroom innovation.

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CredentialsMaster's or Doctorate often preferred; focus on teachingUsually Master's degree; primarily teaching-focused
Work EnvironmentPrimarily in higher education institutions, often with ongoing teaching dutiesPrimarily in higher education, often contract-based or part-time
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in universities, especially in research institutionsWidespread in colleges and universities, often as adjuncts or temporary faculty
Search & Comparison IntentOften compared for teaching roles with similar titlesCompared for teaching-focused academic positions

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Assistant Teaching Professor

Miamioh

Oxford, OH

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Job Title

Assistant Teaching Professor

Department

Media, Journalism and Film Department

Worker Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Screening Date

2026-09-15

Job Description Summary

Assistant Teaching Professor to teach courses within Journalism major and minor.

Job Description

Assistant Teaching Professor to teach courses within Journalism major and minor. The Department of Media, Journalism & Film prepares students to work in an interdisciplinary media environment, offering degrees in Journalism, Media & Communication, and Strategic Communication. This hire will have the chance to be a leader in our Journalism curriculum, with possible responsibility for teaching our core reporting class, JRN 201: News Writing & Reporting I; the introductory news writing class JRN 102: News Writing Fundamentals; and additional undergraduate classes in journalism special topics, according to the candidate's expertise.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required: MFA or Ph.D. in relevant field at time of appointment; previous experience teaching undergraduate journalism courses; previous experience working in a professional newsroom.

Consideration will be given to candidates who will expand the expertise of the Journalism program by bringing a professional skill set that may include investigative reporting; multimedia news production; AI and journalism; photojournalism; or other specialized sub-field.

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

NOTE: Full review of applications will begin on October 15.

Required Application Documents

Submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, and work sample to the job listing on Miami University's Workday portal. Please keep the work sample to 10 pages of material. Candidates may provide additional links for context if they please.

Special Instructions (if applicable)

None

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.


Reasonable Accommodations
Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

Miami University Values Statement
Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility.

For more information on Miami University's mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.


Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.

Clery Act
As part of the University's commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html, which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at 513-529-2223.


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