Assistant Professor Communication (Media Studies)

Position Summary:
The Department of Communication at Eastern New Mexico University invites applications for a tenure-track position, Assistant Professor of Communication in Media Studies to begin in August 2025. Responsibilities will include teaching a variety of introductory and skill-oriented courses in traditional and online journalism, intro to media writing, multi-platform storytelling, editorial writing, feature writing, editorial design (print and digital), and other courses in the major at the undergraduate and graduate levels as needed, which may include public relations and communication general education courses. The person in this position will serve as advisor to the HoundBytes online magazine. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching. This is a residential appointment and campus presence is expected.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach a 12-credit hour load each semester; first-year faculty teach a 9-credit hour load
• Continued scholarly publications, presentations, and professional development
• This is a residential position with campus presence expected, including face-to-face teaching on campus, lecture-capture, and web platforms.
• Academic advising for undergraduate and graduate students
• Serve on department, college, and university committees
• Commitment to advancing the goals and mission of the department, including departmental assessment, strategic plans, curriculum development, student recruitment, and student retention

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the department chair or dean

• Ph.D. in Mass Media, Communication, or a closely related field by the time of the appointment; ABD may be considered, depending on defense date

• University-level teaching experience
• Record of scholarly activity and/or creative publication in mass media, mass communication, and or related defined research agenda

• Research and teaching experience in print and digital media
• Experience in teaching both online and face-to-face courses
• Experience working with students, student media, and student organizations
• Experience teaching writing-based courses

Physical Demand and Working Conditions:

• Work is sedentary in nature that at times requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a consistent amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Application Review Date: 06/01/2025, and will continue until the position is filled
Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check.
Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application.

Required Documents: Letter of interest (including teaching and research interests/philosophies)
Curriculum vitae
Research statement (samples of scholarly work in the discipline)
Contact information for three references (blind or off list reference checks may be conducted on finalists)
Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes)

ENMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Eastern New Mexico University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact the office of human resources at (575) 562-2115 . New Mexico is an open records state, therefore ENMU complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Requests for records should be sent to planning.analysis@enmu.edu . For any other inquires please contact Human Resources at (575) 562-2115 or e-mail ENMU.HRrecruiter@enmu.edu .