Lecturer of Communication and Media

Date Posted	October 20, 2026
Industry	Academia
Specialty	Not Specified
Job Status	Full-time
Salary	Not Specified

Description:

Job Summary

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position as Lecturer of Communication and Media in the School of Communication and Media with a preferred start date of August 2027. This is a nine-month contracted position and is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate courses of variable sizes on the Kennesaw and/or Marietta campuses in media and journalism production, especially in studio operations and behind-the-scenes broadcast. This may include existing courses such as: Digital Media Production, Entertainment Podcasting, Video for the Web, Video News Production, Documentary Filmmaking, Film and Video Structure and Process, Sports Journalism, Sports Broadcasting, Advanced Audio Production, Photojournalism, and other courses appropriate to the candidate's expertise.
• Developing and revising program curriculum in studio operations and behind-the-scenes broadcast.
• Contribute service to the School, College, University, and profession, and collaborate with colleagues in a multidisciplinary School of Communication and Media.
• Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.
• Required Qualifications
• A minimum master's degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Communication, Mass Communication, Media Studies, Media Production, Journalism, or a closely related discipline is required at the time of hire.

OR

• A minimum master's degree, or the foreign equivalent, in a non-related discipline with at least 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline is required at the time of hire.

AND

• Demonstrated industry experience in video capture and editing (behind-the-scenes and/or broadcast) in at least one of the following categories or a closely related category: studio production, live / event production, documentary, commercial production, entertainment production, sports media production, broadcast news production, streaming (captures podcasting and remote live events)
• Documented experience teaching or mentoring students in support of student success or career readiness

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional experience in journalistic and/or creative production.

Required Documents to Attach

1. CV

2. Cover Letter including teaching philosophy

3. Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)

4. Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references.

5. Research Interest

6. A document that provides links to a professional portfolio and/or samples of studio and/or broadcast production work that identifies roles and responsibilities for each project.

7. Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness: A 2-page white paper that summarizes teaching evaluations, certifications that support more effective teaching, and other efforts to enhance what you bring to the classroom.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Apply Before Date

Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by November 15, 2026.

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr. Meredith L. Pruden, mpruden@kennesaw.edu.

For technical support or assistance completing a job application, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or support@usg.edu.

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For a full description of this position, application deadlines, and application procedures, visit our Careers at KSU website. Search for Job ID 304540.

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