Posted October 8, 2025
Assistant Professor in Electronic Media/Broadcasting and Digital Journalism
Appalachian State University’s Department of Communication seeks an Assistant Professor in Electronic Media/Broadcasting and Digital Journalism to begin August 2026. An earned doctorate or terminal degree in mass communication or a related field is required. (ABD will be considered, but a terminal degree completed by July 31, 2026, is required for this tenure-track appointment.) A minimum of five years of professional experience in audio production is required; experience in radio, podcasting, digital journalism, or related fields is preferred.
We seek applicants who can effectively teach in the undergraduate Electronic Media/Broadcasting and Digital Journalism curriculum with a major focus on radio and audio production, and a secondary focus on audio news reporting or podcasting.
Essential duties include teaching three courses per semester, advising students, maintaining an active research program, and participating in departmental, university, and disciplinary service. Responsibilities may include teaching courses at App State’s Hickory campus.
A complete application includes an application letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy; recent teaching evaluations (if available); a link to an online portfolio and a sample of refereed scholarship or creative activity; copies of all official graduate-level transcripts; and the names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least three references.
Review of completed applications will begin Oct. 30, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Materials should be submitted to Dr. Frank Aycock, Faculty Search Chair, via upload at https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/52338.
The Department of Communication offers majors in advertising, communication studies, digital journalism, electronic media/broadcasting, and public relations. The department employs more than 40 full-time faculty members dedicated to teaching more than 1,000 communication majors. The department oversees five award-winning, student-run media outlets: The Appalachian news organization; AppTV television channel; Second Story Media, a communications agency developing campaigns for nonprofits in the community; The Peel Literature and Arts Review, our print and digital literary arts magazine; and 90.5 WASU-FM The App, our FCC-licensed college radio station that has been on the air for more than 50 years. Additional information about Appalachian State University and the Department of Communication is available at appstate.edu and communication.appstate.edu.