Assistant Professor/Instructor, Mass Communication - Digital Media

Salary Confidential Assistant Professor/Instructor, Mass Communication - Digital Media

MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY

Occupation:

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

Location:

WICHITA FALLS, TX - 76308-2036

Positions available: 1 Job #: 17006042

Source:

WorkInTexas

Posted:

04/23/2026

Updated:

04/26/2026

Expires:

05/23/2026

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Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Other, see job description Shift

Agency Job ID:

F023-26 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education Master's Degree Age 18 and up Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Public Transit Available Benefits Help for . Position Assistant Professor/Instructor, Mass Communication - Digital Media Department College of Fine Arts, Fain Job Classification(s): The following positions will be considered for this opening. Please use the links below to open job description(s) in a

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Instructor Starting Date Fall 2026 Responsibilities The Department of Mass Communication at Midwestern State University invites applications for a faculty position in digital media to begin August 2026. This is a full-time, non-tenure-track, benefits-eligible position. The department offers a variety of courses across the discipline leading to a broad mass communication degree with specialized concentrations. We are highly student-oriented, and faculty are expected to be accessible to the students. Our students, faculty and alumni have won major awards at the state, regional and national levels. Midwestern State University is centrally located between Dallas and Oklahoma City in Wichita Falls (population 103,000). MSU, a Texas public university with nearly 5,300 students, is small enough to be personal but large enough to offer students considerable opportunities. MSU is a proud member of the Texas Tech University System.

Requirements Minimum Qualifications:

A master's degree in mass communication or a related field, and substantial professional experience in a media-related field, is required for the rank of instructor on non-tenure track. A doctorate or terminal degree in mass communication or a related field is required for the rank of assistant professor on tenure track. Related teaching experience, especially at the undergraduate level, is required (full-time teaching experience is preferred but we will also consider those with experience teaching as a graduate assistant).

Preferred Qualifications:

 In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply: experience in teaching other core classes such as Mass Media and Society, Film Appreciation and introductory writing courses; experience in academic advising; experience with recruiting; or experience with journalism, video and/or multimedia production. Standard Requirements Requires the ability to maintain positive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the community. Must adhere to University's core values: People-Centered, Community, Integrity, Visionary, and Connections, per the MSU Texas Values Journey. Personal cell phone usage may be required to complete position duties, including multi-function authentication requirements. Regular reliable attendance is required. This position is designated as security sensitive (Mod) and requires a criminal background check. Position is designated as a Responsible Employee as outlined by Title IX. May serve as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Application Process:

Send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy statement, copies of unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three references to sara.conyers@msutexas.edu General questions may be directed to department chair Dr. Jim Sernoe at jim.sernoe@msutexas.edu Review of applications begins immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please send information to the contact listed below. Contact Information Mailing Address Dr. Jim Sernoe, MSU Texas College of Fine Arts, Fain 3410 Taft Blvd. Wichita Falls, TX 76308-2099 For More Information Dr. Jim Sernoe University Information University Information MSU Texas 3410 Taft Blvd. Wichita Falls, TX 76308-2099 About MSU Established in 1922, Midwestern State University is a public university in Wichita Falls, Texas, located halfway between Oklahoma City and the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The university has an average enrollment of 5,800 students, with approximately 20% enrolled in graduate programs. Rooted in a values-based culture, Midwestern State University aims to empower students and our community through a commitment to academic excellence, personal growth, and a culture of lifelong learning, inquiry, and innovation. The university is strongly committed to serving first-generation students and those receiving financial assistance. Visit us online at msutexas.edu