Assistant Professor in Communication and Media Studies Rochester Christian University in United States

Rochester Christian University is hiring an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication and Media Studies within the College of Humanities. This is a regular full-time faculty position based in Rochester Hills, Michigan, United States.

The role is centered on Communication Studies, Media Studies, and related teaching and mentoring responsibilities. The successful candidate will teach 24 course credit hours per academic year across traditional communication and media communication courses, including a mix of 8-week and 16-week online classes and 16-week seated classes. The position also includes faculty supervision of Shield Media, the student-produced media outlet, with responsibilities spanning print magazines, videos, podcasts, social media content, and online articles.

Eligibility highlights: an M.A. in Communication and Media Studies or equivalent is required, while a terminal degree is preferred. The university seeks candidates with successful higher education teaching experience in both in-person and online settings, plus practical experience in publication design, Canva, Adobe, videography, podcasting, social media content creation, iMac use, and AP style media writing. Additional expectations include academic advising, office hours, student assessment, committee service, media equipment oversight, and collaboration across campus.

Institution context: Rochester Christian University is a Christ-centered institution in Rochester Hills, Michigan. The university emphasizes faith-based learning, community service, and student support.

Application: the post directs applicants to apply via rcu.edu. The post does not provide a deadline.