Open-Rank Teaching Professor in Global Media

About the Opportunity

Open-Rank Teaching Professor in Global Media

The Department of Communication Studies in the College of Arts, Media and Design (CAMD) of Northeastern University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track Teaching Professor (open rank) position in Global Media. Candidates will have expertise across regions, with expertise in at least one non-English speaking region, ideally outside the Global North. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in the analysis and creation of media and media technologies with a theoretical focus on at least one of the following areas: representation, identity and industry. We encourage applicants with an interdisciplinary perspective that connects to other CAMD degrees in the creative arts and media industry, for example content creation in the technology industry.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching courses at the undergraduate and the graduate level. Teaching will be 3 courses per semester (6 in total) with the opportunity to teach in the summer (May-August) for extra compensation.

The position involves teaching existing courses in global media and media studies, with the opportunity to also teach courses in related programs and departments in the College of Arts, Media and Design, such as in Music, Journalism or Art + Design. The position offers opportunities towards curriculum development and collaboration with research faculty.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate must have a PhD in Communication Studies or Media Studies (or a related field) and teaching experience at the college level.

Application Process:

All applications must be submitted electronically through Northeastern’s career site, Workday at https://hr.northeastern.edu/careers/job-listings/. Please include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a teaching statement, and contact information for at least three references. In your cover letter, please discuss your teaching interests and activities and how they fit with this position, your research, industry or other relevant professional experience and interests, and how you can support our commitment to fostering an environment of belonging for faculty, staff, and students. Candidates may be invited at a later date to provide samples of syllabi and research/professional activity, and evidence of teaching effectiveness.

Applications received on or before February 1, 2025, will be guaranteed full review and consideration. These positions will remain open until filled. Start date is the 2025-2026 academic year. Inquiries may be directed to: Associate Teaching Professor Seth Mulliken, chair of the search committee, [email protected]

All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations. To request accessibility support and accommodations, please contact Kim McCauley, [email protected], HR Associate for the College of Arts Media and Design.

Additional Information:

The College of Arts, Media and Design is a collaborative community, acting as a catalyst for research, inspiration, and discovery across the University. It brings together a unique combination of disciplines, including Architecture, Art + Design, Communication Studies, Journalism, Media and Screen Studies, Music, and Theatre, and is home to three interdisciplinary research centers: the Center for the Arts, the Center for Design, and the Center for Communication, Media Innovation, and Social Change. (See: http://www.northeastern.edu/camd). 

For additional information about the Department of Communication Studies go to https://camd.northeastern.edu/communication-studies/

About Northeastern University

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experience-driven lifelong learning. Our world-renowned experiential approach empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create impact far beyond the confines of discipline, degree, and campus. Our locations—in Boston; Oakland, San Francisco and Silicon Valley, CA; Charlotte, North Carolina; London; Portland, Maine; Seattle, WA; Toronto; Vancouver; and the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant—are nodes in our growing global university system. Through this network, we expand opportunities for flexible, student-centered learning and collaborative, solutions-focused research. Northeastern’s comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs — in a variety of on-campus and online formats — lead to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools. Among these, we offer more than 230 multi-discipline majors and degrees designed to prepare students for purposeful lives and careers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by the law.

Position Type

Academic

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:

Assistant Teaching Professor: $66,000 - $76,000 | Associate Teaching Professor: $71,000 - $84,000 | Teaching Professor: $79,000 - $100,000

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.