Open Rank Teaching Professor - Digital Media

About the Opportunity

About the Opportunity:

The College of Professional Studies invites applications for an open-rank, non-tenure track faculty position in the Master of Professional Studies in Digital Media (DGM) at the Northeastern University Campus in Boston, Massachusetts.

The DGM program provides learners with core knowledge in design thinking, user experience, personal craft and technical implementation, as well as an immersion in the cross-cultural, team-based strategic and creative challenges foundational to success in the field. Depending on their choice of concentration, graduates will be positioned to excel user experience design, digital media management, and game animation and narrative design.

There are two pathways through the program: a direct pathway for learners who can build on their formal knowledge and experience, and a Connect pathway entry that offers learners without prior experience in core technical and/or creative concepts a bridge pathway into the degree. 

Faculty in this program have the opportunity to: 

• Contribute to a fast-growing, interdisciplinary program that bridges digital media and real-world application. 

• Teach and mentor students from diverse professional and academic backgrounds, supporting their paths to becoming leaders in the digital media space. 

• Collaborate with colleagues across the College and the University on applied projects and industry partnerships. 

• Shape the future of digital media education by helping to refine curriculum or develop new course offerings. 

This position offers a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking academic community committed to advancing digital media knowledge and preparing the next generation of professionals.  

Responsibilities:

This full-time, non-tenure track faculty member is expected to bring their intellectual and creative capacity to bear in advancement of the program, seeking to serve students by participating in a range of teaching and non-teaching activities that support the advancement of the program. They will teach and work with the program office on administrative issues and programmatic projects.

Beyond the classroom, faculty members will engage in service at the department, college, and university levels, with responsibilities based on-ground at the Boston campus and contributing to the vibrancy of campus life, while also pursuing ongoing professional development. 

Teaching (80%) 

• Teach courses in digital media, such as Visual Communication Fundamentals, Usability and Human Interaction, Content Management Systems, Capstone, Digital Design Seminar.  
• Engage in curriculum development, program assessment, and the integration of emerging digital media trends and practices into academic offerings.
• Oversee the instruction of specific courses within the curriculum. Responsibilities include supporting the CPS Operations in the selection of part-time instructors, advising on syllabi, and evaluating part-time instructor performance.
• Mentor and advise students, guiding them in their academic and professional development.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with industry partners, staying current on the latest digital media trends and best practices.
   

Service & Professional Development (20%)

• Create professional development opportunities for full and part-time faculty in the unit.
• Serve on committees that support the mission of the program and the vision of the College and wider University.
• Promote the discovery and dissemination of knowledge through scholarship, research, creative activity, and professional development.

The position is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Qualified candidates must be prepared to work with global student populations.

Faculty enjoy a collegial work environment that allows for work-life balance and are expected to be available to students as needed. The faculty member will report directly to the Academic Director of Applied Technologies and Intelligence Programs

Qualifications:

Candidates must demonstrate strong teaching abilities and a dedication to continued improvement as an educator. Experience teaching at the master’s level, developing on ground and online courses, and proven success in working with international students are desired attributes.

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and characteristics:

• A terminal degree from an accredited institution in a major area of digital media or a closely related field, including graphic design, fine arts, digital marketing, or game design or development, by appointment start date.

• Demonstrated experience as a practitioner within the broader digital media community.

• Demonstrated professional, marketing and managerial skills in an applied, technology-based environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience mentoring students with a wide variety of backgrounds and prior educational experiences.

Experience with online course delivery, facilitation, and innovative use of technology in support of learning.

Interested candidates should apply here with a curriculum vita, cover letter and teaching statement addressing the prompt below, and names and contact information for at least three professional references from whom letters of reference can be solicited as needed. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, as they arrive.

Successful faculty at Northeastern will be dynamic and innovative scholars with a record of teaching excellence and a commitment to fostering belonging in the university community. Thus, strong candidates for this faculty position will have the expertise, knowledge, and skills to build their pedagogy, and curriculum in ways that reflect and enhance this commitment. Please indicate how your expertise, knowledge, and skills have prepared you to contribute to this work in a teaching statement addressing the following prompt:

Teaching statement (1 page):

Please summarize your past instructional and mentorship experiences, your pedagogical philosophy, your plans/goals for teaching in the College of Professional Studies (including existing and proposed courses), and your strategies for teaching and mentoring global student populations.

Please direct questions to Dr. Xiaomu Zhou ([email protected]). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Position Type

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Pay Range:

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.