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University of Pittsburgh · 4 weeks ago

Assistant Professor of Digital Media and Broadcast Communications, beginning Fall 2026 (Tenure-Stream)

Bradford, PA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Full-Time Assistant Professor of Digital Media and Broadcast Communications to begin in Fall 2025. This tenure-stream position involves teaching undergraduate courses in digital media, advising students, and contributing to the program's development with a focus on hands-on learning experiences.

Higher Education

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Responsibilities

Applicants must be able to teach 12 credits per semester at the undergraduate level

Position teaches courses such as Digital Video 1 and 2, Digital Filmmaking, Radio Production, and Mass Media in Society, among others

Candidate will have an opportunity to integrate new media studies and wider digital cultures as we revise and update our Broadcast Comm program

Our Broadcast Comm program has a strong tradition of hands-on, experiential learning, and the candidate will be the technical point-person for our students as they gain experience in our television, radio, and digital editing spaces — strong technical skills will be a necessity

Qualification

MAPh.D. in CommunicationsExperience teaching at university levelMedia production emphasisWork experience in fieldCommitment to teachingAdvisingService activitiesDiverse backgroundsTechnical skills in media

Required

MA or Ph.D. in Communications or a closely related field with an emphasis in media production

A strong commitment to teaching undergraduates

Scholarship, advising, and service activities are required

Experience teaching at the university or collegiate level is required

Strong technical skills will be a necessity

Preferred

Work experience in the field is preferred

Preference will be given to applicants with relevant work experience

Company

University of Pittsburgh

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The University of Pittsburgh is a top-ranked, public institution in Pennsylvania and a member of the Association of American Universities of leading research universities.

Founded in 1787

Pittsburgh, PA, US

10001+ employees

https://www.pitt.edu/pittwire

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