Posting Number: I02532

Work Schedule

Teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester (4 courses). Faculty members are required by contract to engage in continuing scholarly development and academic advising, and to perform department and university service. Days and times are variable.

Position Summary

Primary duties include teaching undergraduate courses in the Digital Media Production curriculum, with an emphasis on multimedia production, digital design, and user-centered interactive media. Areas of instruction may include audio and video production, web design and content management, and digital imaging and layout (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign). The department seeks a candidate with expertise in applied digital media practices, including the creation and integration of audio, visual, and interactive content across web and mobile platforms.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate an ability teach audio and video production and connect principles of instructional strategy and emerging technologies to support engaging and effective digital communication. Experience teaching interactive media (UI/UX design), and prototyping are welcomed.

The candidate may be asked to teach additional courses as needed by the department, including Civil Discourse, and may have the opportunity to teach in their area of specialization. Teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester (4 courses). Faculty members are required by contract to engage in continuing scholarly development and academic advising, and to perform department and university service. Days and times are variable.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Doctorate degree required in communication, digital media, media arts, or media-related discipline.

2. Experience teaching digital media production in areas including audio production and video production, user experience, web design and content management, and digital imaging (including photography and/or layout) required.

3. Successful performance of an on-campus interview, including teaching demonstration required. During the interview and teaching demonstration, the candidate must be able to demonstrate an application of instructional strategies to the topics of audio, video, and interactive multimedia.

4. Commitment to the education of diverse populations.

5. Successful completion of a background check.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Relevant teaching experience in audio production, video editing, multimedia production, and/or web design and content management, and/or digital storytelling strongly preferred. This includes, but is not limited to audio (recording and editing), video (shooting and editing), digital imaging (raster and vector graphics creation as well as photography), web design and content management (user interface design and user experience design), and writing (both in general and as related to each of these areas).

2. Demonstrable expertise in Adobe Creative Suite strongly preferred, including but not limited to Audition, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Lightroom.

3. Demonstrable ability to integrate assistive AI into teaching.

4. Relevant college teaching experience in traditional face-to-face and/or online course platforms strongly preferred.

5. Candidates with active research agendas preferred.

6. Interest in curricular or program development and internship coordination, and/or leading student organzations preferred.

7. Background in instructional design preferred.

8. Background in media literacy and willingness to teach Civil Discourse preferred.

Respect for Individuals in the Community

Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects, encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all. Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation. Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, age/or veteran status in its programs or activities in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Assistant Vice President of Diversity and Equal Opportunity/Title IX Coordinator

208 Old Main Building

104 Maltby Avenue

Slippery Rock University

Slippery Rock, PA 16057

724.738.2070

Special Instructions to Applicants

Graduate and undergraduate transcripts are required for this position. Applicants may upload either official or unofficial transcripts using the "Transcript" selection under Required Documents. Official transcripts will be required prior to appointment. Recommended candidates will be required to complete criminal background check, including Act 34 Background Check and Act 151 (Child Abuse) Background Check and Federal Criminal (FBI) clearance prior to appointment.

Full consideration will be given to applications received by May 14, 2026.

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