Assistant Professor / Instructor of Media Studies & Mass Communications

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Teach undergraduate courses in Media Studies and Mass Communications in accordance with assigned faculty workload. Develop engaging, current, and academically rigorous course content that integrates theory with practical application. Provide academic advising, mentoring, and career guidance to students. Support experiential learning through media productions, student projects, internships, portfolio development, and related activities. Contribute to curriculum development, program assessment, recruitment, retention, and continuous improvement efforts. Participate in faculty governance, committee service, professional development, and other institutional service responsibilities. Support the responsible use, development, and growth of the College's media production resources and instructional facilities. Potential Teaching Assignments Introduction to Electronic Media Media & Society Film Appreciation Television Production Media Law & Ethics Screenwriting Video and Digital Media Production Journalism and News Writing Media Production and Storytelling Other Media Studies/Mass Communications courses consistent with the candidate's expertise and program needs

Required Qualifications: Master's degree in Mass Communication, Media Studies, Communication, Film/Television Production, Journalism, Digital Media, or a closely related discipline. Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary media, communication, and/or production practices. Ability to teach, mentor, and support undergraduate students effectively. Strong written, oral, interpersonal, and organizational communication skills. Commitment to student success and to the mission and educational environment of a historically Black college.

Preferred Qualifications: Terminal degree in Communication, Media Studies, Mass Communication, Film/Television, Journalism, or a related discipline. College-level teaching experience. Professional experience in television, film, video production, journalism, broadcasting, digital media, or related media industries. Experience with professional production equipment, editing/post-production technologies, and contemporary digital workflows. Experience supervising student media, production projects, internships, experiential learning, or portfolio development. Ability to teach across both theoretical and applied areas of the Media Studies curriculum. Candidates possessing substantial professional media experience in combination with appropriate graduate credentials are strongly encouraged to apply. Appointment at the Instructor or Assistant Professor level will be based on the candidate's academic credentials, professional background, and applicable institutional requirements. Compensation The anticipated salary range is $40,000 - $68,000 annually. Final compensation will be based on academic credentials, professional experience, teaching experience, faculty rank, institutional needs, and other applicable qualifications. Application Materials Letter of interest / cover letter Current curriculum vitae or resume Unofficial graduate transcripts Contact information for professional references Examples of professional media work, demo reel, portfolio, or other creative work, when applicable Application submission instructions and any additional Human Resources requirements should be included in the final posting issued by Paine College. About The School The mission of the School of Humanities, Social Sciences, Education, & Media Studies is to prepare, empower, and transform students through rigorous, interdisciplinary, culturally responsive, and experiential education. The School develops critical thinking, ethical reasoning, communication, creativity, research, and professional skills, equipping graduates to lead, serve, and contribute meaningfully to diverse communities and an evolving global society. About Paine College Founded in 1882, Paine College is a private historically Black college located in Augusta, Georgia. The College is committed to academic excellence, leadership development, service, and preparing students to become scholars, servant leaders, and agents of social change.