Assistant Professor in Electronic Media/Broadcasting

Assistant Professor in Electronic Media/Broadcasting & Digital Journalism Tenure Status: Tenure Track Department: Communication – 265100 Minimum Qualifications A doctorate or terminal degree in mass communication or a related field is required for this tenure-track appointment. Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required) Professional experience in audio production is preferred; experience in radio, podcasting, digital journalism, or related fields is also preferred. License/Certification Required None listed. Description of the Department The Department of Communication offers majors in advertising, communication studies, digital journalism, electronic media/broadcasting, and public relations. The department employs more than 40 full‑time faculty members dedicated to teaching more than 1,000 communication majors. The department oversees five award‑winning, student‑run media outlets: The Appalachian news organization; AppTV, our student‑operated television channel; Second Story Media, a communications agency developing campaigns for nonprofits in the community; The Peel Literature and Arts Review, our print and digital literary arts magazine; and 90.5WASU‑FM The App, our student‑operated, FCC‑licensed college radio station that has been on the air for more than 50 years. For more information, visit Essential Duties and Responsibilities The Department of Communication seeks an Assistant Professor in Electronic Media/Broadcasting and Digital Journalism to begin August 2026. The position involves teaching undergraduate courses in the Electronic Media/Broadcasting and Digital Journalism curriculum with a major focus on radio and audio production, and a secondary focus on audio news reporting or podcasting. Responsibilities include teaching courses at App State's Hickory campus, teaching departmental courses, advising students, maintaining a program of scholarly and/or creative activity, and participating in departmental, university, and professional service. Essential duties include teaching three courses per semester, advising students, maintaining an active research program, and participating in departmental, university, and disciplinary service. Legal Notice Appalachian State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or sexual orientation. #J-18808-Ljbffr