Assistant Professor in Creative Media Production

Position Function:

This is one full-time, 9-month, tenure-track faculty position
requiring the successful candidate to teach, conduct
research/creative work, and perform service. See below for more
specifics.

Salary Grade : UC

For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary
ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Department Profile:

The Department of Communication, Media & Theatre at Mississippi
State University (www.comm.msstate.edu) features approximately 500
undergraduate majors across five concentrations: Creative Media
Production, Multimedia Journalism, Communication & Media
Studies, Public Relations, and Theatre. Students may choose
concentrations in more than one area, and minors are offered in
each concentration.

The department also offers students a Master of Arts in
Communication. https://www.comm.msstate.edu/graduate-program

Anticipated Appointment Date:

August 16, 2027

Tenure Track Status:

Tenure-Track

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of Communication, Media & Theatre at MSU seeks a
tenure-track assistant professor who specializes in creative media
production. The successful candidate will primarily teach in either
the Creative Media Production concentration, participate in
scholarly/creative activities relevant to the field, and be
actively involved in service roles that contribute to furthering
the reputation of the concentration, department, college, and
university.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate
courses (in person and/or online), with a primary teaching focus in
media production and post-production. The department seeks a
faculty member with expertise in contemporary media production and
post-production practices. Undergraduate courses may include, but
are not limited to, Writing for the Media, Screenwriting, Digital
Video Production, Cinematography, Non-Linear Editing and Motion
Graphics, and other courses based on the candidate’s expertise and
departmental needs. Graduate courses could include Seminar in Media
or other courses based on the candidate’s area of expertise.

A typical course load for an assistant professor with an active
research/creative agenda is three undergraduate courses per
semester. If teaching graduate courses, the workload is 3/2,
reduced during the semester teaching at the graduate level. During
the first two years of employment, an additional course equivalent
reassignment per semester for tenure-track positions may be granted
(for an overall 2-2 load), thus encouraging the individual to
initiate or continue a strong research/creative program.

Research is defined by the university, college, and department in a
broad context. Excellence in research or creative achievement must
be established by critical peer evaluation, using standards
prevailing in the discipline. More information on promotion and
tenure is available in the faculty handbook which can be found at
http://www.provost.msstate.edu/pdf/faculty_handbook.pdf.

Service includes advising majors and student organizations,
developing curriculum, and serving on committees. Service
activities within the community, academic and professional
disciplines are also recognized as aspects of faculty
achievement.

Minimum Qualifications:

For tenure-track positions, the appropriate terminal degree and a
strong record of or potential for successful teaching and scholarly
research and/or creative work are required. Highly qualified ABDs
will be considered, but a communication-related terminal degree
must be completed within one year of the appointment date.

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have a PhD or MFA in a communication
field, a strong record of scholarly research and/or creative work,
and collegiate teaching experience. Specifically, the ideal
candidate would have a background in professional media and
experience teaching college level media courses.

A demonstrated commitment to working with students of all
backgrounds and with students holding a range of worldviews is
valued.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

The successful candidate must have a thorough knowledge of the
field and a willingness to participate collegially in a broad
department. Colleagues must be able to communicate that knowledge
to students as well as to other important groups through
scholarship and service. See above for overall duties and
responsibilities.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

The successful candidate must be able to teach in a classroom
setting, conduct research and/or creative work, and provide service
in the profession.

Instructions for Applying:

All applicants must apply online at www.msujobs.msstate.edu and
attach (1) a cover letter (1–2-page letter of application
summarizing teaching experience and performance, current
scholarship/professional agenda, (2) current resume or curriculum
vitae, (3) contact information for at least three professional
references. Review of applications will begin November 17, 2026,
and continue until the position is filled.

Questions regarding the position are welcome and can be directed to
Dr. Kevin Williams, Search Committee Chair, at
kwilliams@comm.mmstate.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution.
Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or
activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy,
religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation,
genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status
to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal
opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office
of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O.
6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.

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