Faculty Opportunity: Associate Professor of Communication and Media Studies – Southeastern Louisiana University

Faculty Opportunity: Associate Professor of Communication and Media Studies – Southeastern Louisiana University

• Institution: Southeastern Louisiana University

• Department: Communication and Media Studies

• Position: Associate Professor of Communication and Media Studies

• Job Requisition ID: R-2612

• Academic Rank: Associate Professor

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Tenured Faculty

• Location: Hammond, Louisiana, United States

• Primary Area: Digital Media – Sports / Entertainment

• Teaching Levels: Undergraduate and Graduate

• Delivery Modes: Online Asynchronous, Hybrid, and Face-to-Face

• Salary / Remuneration: Not specified

• Posting Close Date: December 8, 2026

• Workday Displayed End Date: December 9, 2026

Overview of the Role

The Department of Communication and Media Studies at Southeastern Louisiana University invites applications for one tenured Associate Professor position.

The University seeks a candidate with significant experience in Digital Media – Sports/Entertainment who understands the mechanics of the industry and can prepare students for professional careers in strategic communication, media production, and content creation.

The successful candidate will contribute to an applied academic programme focused on preparing students for careers as communication strategists and content creators.

Primary Academic Focus

The position particularly emphasizes expertise in:

• Digital Media

• Sports and Entertainment Production

• Strategic Communication

• Social Media

• Content Creation

• Data Analytics

Additional Teaching Areas

Preference may be given to candidates who can teach one or more of the following:

• Web Design

• Podcasting

• Social Media

• Sports & Entertainment Production

• Public Relations

• Documentary Filmmaking

• Communication Theory

• Communication Research

• Live Production

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Teach undergraduate courses.

• Teach graduate-level courses.

• Deliver high-quality instruction in online asynchronous formats.

• Teach hybrid and face-to-face courses where required.

• Maintain strong relationships with industry.

• Incorporate current professional and pedagogical trends into the curriculum.

• Prepare students for careers in communication and media industries.

• Contribute expertise in strategic communication and media production.

• Interact effectively with students and graduate faculty.

Essential Qualification

Applicants must have:

• A Ph.D. in Communication from an accredited university by the date of hire.

Desired Skills & Experience

Candidates should demonstrate proficiency in:

• Sports and entertainment production

• Social media

• Content creation

• Data analytics

Relevant experience may also include:

• Web Design

• Podcasting

• Live Production

• Public Relations

• Communication Theory

• Communication Research

Applicants should also be able to teach through:

• 100% asynchronous online delivery

• Hybrid instruction

• Face-to-face instruction

Application Checklist

Applicants must submit:

1. Cover Letter

2. Resume / Curriculum Vitae

3. Unofficial Transcript

   • Only the transcript for the highest degree is required at the application stage

Official transcripts for all degrees will be required upon employment.

Applications without all required materials will not be considered.

Nature of Appointment

• Full-Time

• Tenured

• Associate Professor

• Graduate and Undergraduate Teaching

• Applied Communication and Media Focus

• Online, Hybrid, and Face-to-Face Teaching

Important Dates

• Posting Close Date: December 8, 2026

• Application Submission Deadline: December 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM

• Workday Displayed End Date: December 9, 2026

The detailed posting specifically states that applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 PM on December 8, 2026 to ensure consideration, so that is the date applicants should follow.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted electronically through the Southeastern Louisiana University Workday portal.

Job Requisition ID: R-2612

Application / Posting Link:
https://ulsselu.wd503.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SLU/job/Associate-Professor-of-Communication-and-Media-Studies_R-2612

For position-related questions:

Contact: Dr. Caroline Sawyer
Role: Professor, Department Head / Chair of the Screening Committee
Email: caroline.sawyer@selu.edu

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