Position Title: Assistant Professor

Department: Department of Media

Compensation: $65,000 - $73,000

Start Date: 01/05/2026

About this opportunity:

The Department of Media is looking for a tenure-track faculty member. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate their ability to teach a broad range of media courses.

Employer will consider sponsorship

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by September 22, 2025. (Applications will still be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.)

What you'll do and what you will bring:

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate an ability to teach in two or more of our departmental concentration areas: Broadcast and Multimedia News, Sports Reporting, Media Production, Sports Production, Esport Production, Visual Effects and Motion Graphics, Film and Media Studies, and Media Promotion and Management. The successful candidate will be able to teach courses in our department core curriculum as well. Departmental core curriculum includes Foundations of Media, Media and the Creative Process, Media and Culture Studies, Scriptwriting, Copywriting, Media Law and Media Ethics.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in media or a related field and at least one year teaching experience at the university/college level, or five-seven years industry experience. Candidates must have a planned scholarship or creative agenda.

Preferred Qualifications: Terminal Degree in media (Ph.D., Ed.D., M.F.A.) or a related field. Preference will be given to candidates with at least three – five years university/college level teaching experience.

Candidates must have an active scholarship or creative agenda.

How to apply:

For inquiries, please contact the Department of Media at 765-285-1740.

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Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae

What we offer:

At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer 12 paid sick days and 10 holidays a year. Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significant moments. We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robust long-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family. These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and personal growth without worrying about the unexpected.

When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support of your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State. This offer is good from the very first day you start. It's just one way we do our part to uplift you.

Let's fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow.

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