Assistant/Associate Professor of Communication and Media Studies

Posting Number: F000388

Position Summary

The Department of Communication and Media Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences at North Central College invites applications for a tenure-track position in Media Studies with specializations in social media and digital media writing to begin August 1, 2025. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Communication, Mass Communication, Media Studies, Rhetoric or a closely related field, and have some college-level teaching experience. ABD applicants near the completion of their degree will be considered. Secondary interests in media literacy, misinformation, and/or AI would be desirable.

Teaching responsibilities for this position include introductory courses in social media, digital media writing and general media studies. Ability to develop an introductory media literacy course and upper-level courses on social media will be a plus. Applicants with professional experience in digital media are especially welcome. Applicants must demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring of students, and ongoing scholarship.

North Central College values diversity, equity and inclusion and strongly encourages candidates who would enrich the diversity of the campus community to apply. Experience working with diverse student populations and communities is highly desirable.

Founded in 1861, North Central College is a nationally recognized institution of about 3000 students, located in Naperville, IL, a thriving suburb just west of Chicago. The College is in a period of growth with the addition of a $60 million Science Center (2017), and a new Health Sciences and Engineering building (2020). North Central College is within walking distance of the Naperville Metra station and is next to downtown Naperville. The Naperville area is home to many excellent school districts and Naperville, IL has been ranked as one of the best places to live by Money magazine. For more information, please visit: http://www.noctrl.edu.

North Central College is an EEO Employer.

Interested candidates should complete an application, submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of recommendation in an electronic format to: https://northcentralcollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/13049.

For further information, contact Amy Grim Buxbaum, Chair, Department of Communication and Media Studies, at agbuxbaum@noctrl.edu.

Review of applications will begin October 1, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.Employment Conditions

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the College’s background screening process.Number of Vacancies: 1

EEO Statement

North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. North Central College provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation, please notify the Office of Human Resource. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply.

North Central values diversity and is committed to social justice, equity and inclusiveness. Experience working with diverse populations and communities will be weighed in the candidate’s favor.

North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. North Central College provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation, please notify the Office of Human Resources at humanresources@noctrl.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.