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

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. To learn more about our university's and our school's tenure and promotion requirements, please visit https://faculty.mtsu.edu/tenpro/.

For more information about our Bachelor of Science in Interactive Media, please 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

Applicants with the following will receive special consideration:

• professional industry experience and connections related to social media, content strategy, digital media, digital communication, interactive media, or related fields.
• proficiency with relevant industry standard software, such as the Adobe Creative Suite of Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects and Premiere, and Figma.
• experience in interactive media design, writing for online, mobile, and game platforms, social media content strategy, immersive or 360 video storytelling, strategic storytelling, audience research and analysis, or other areas within interactive media.
• knowledge of online content and media strategy for current and emerging technologies, theory and history of digital and interactive media, search engine optimization (SEO), generative AI, personal branding and interactive media career preparation.
• ability to teach in multiple concentrations and degrees in the School of Journalism and Strategic Media.
• experience teaching interactive media-related courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• ability to develop courses to match changing media industries, advise students on internships and career paths, and other student and industry-focused initiatives.

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.

NOTE: 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, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage.

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

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:  

• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
• 13 paid University holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

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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