Professor of the Practice in Media Arts and Production

The Department of Communication at NC State is an accomplished community of students, staff members, teachers and researchers with varied intellectual interests in the communication arts and sciences. Through our teaching, research and service, we cultivate responsible, caring and collaborative communication practices for our students, our community partners and the global citizenry. We do this because communication is central to addressing the significant challenges
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The Department of Communication is seeking a collaborative scholar-practitioner who is passionate about advancing creative media production through innovative storytelling, emerging technologies, and critical inquiry. In this role, you will help prepare the next generation of media professionals by combining creative practice with meaningful engagement across the social, cultural, political, and technological dimensions of contemporary communication.

You will contribute to a forward-thinking academic community by teaching media arts and production courses, helping shape the future of the department's media production curriculum, and fostering connections that extend beyond the classroom. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, partnerships with industry and community organizations, and leadership of shared creative spaces, you will play an important role in expanding the department's strengths in digital media production, creative practice, and critical making.

Join a department where creativity, critical inquiry, and emerging media converge. If you're ready to help students explore new forms of storytelling while contributing to an innovative and collaborative academic community, we encourage you to apply.

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Terminal degree (PhD, MFA, or equivalent) in Communication or a related field in the humanities, media arts, design, film, or a closely related discipline is required by the time of appointment.

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Please include the following as part of your application materials.

1. Cover Letter
2. CV
3. Contact information for at least three professional references
4. Digital media sample or portfolio (Other Document 1).
5. Teaching portfolio that includes their teaching philosophy, a sample of courses designed, and a summary of teaching evaluations (Other Document 2). Links to online portfolios are preferred.

The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications September 30, 2026.

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