Department: Communication ArtsJob Type: FacultyStatus: ExemptDeadline: Until Filled
Applications available at jobs.asbury.edu
Position:
A search is in process to secure a qualified faculty candidate for a vacant position for the Fall of 2026. The appointment is for a full-time tenure track professor.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities primarily include teaching theoretical and practical journalism classes. The Journalism major is focused on creating for print, broadcasting and online media. Other courses could also be included based on qualifications. Standard teaching load is 12 hours each semester with optional summer teaching available. May include teaching for undergraduate and graduate classes in-class and possibly online.
Qualifications:
A PhD or M.F.A. in multimedia journalism is preferred. Seeking a candidate with journalism experience. A commitment to academic excellence and spiritual vitality is necessary, with faculty innovation and creativity highly valued. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Candidates must be in harmony and compliance with Asbury’s Faith, Mission and Community Lifestyle Standards.
Academic Rank:
Dependent on qualifications.
School Of Communication Arts Information:
The School of Communication Arts has roughly 300 students and includes the following undergraduate majors: Communication, Multimedia Journalism, Media Communication, Multimedia Design, and Theatre. Graduate degrees include an M.A.s in Digital Storytelling, Communication, and Instructional Design. Asbury also offers M.F.A.s in Screenwriting and Film & Television Production. There are currently twelve full-time faculty plus part-time faculty. For more specific information regarding the School of Communication Arts see: www.asbury.edu/comarts.
Institutional Commitment:
Asbury University is an independent, Christian liberal arts university in the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition. In the desire to be a more inclusive community, reflective of the Kingdom of God, we especially encourage candidate applications from various ethnic backgrounds. At Asbury University, employees must display a committed and dynamic Christian faith along with the ability to support the University’s Wesleyan Holiness theological position, lifestyle standards, and mission. Candidates must agree, support and adhere to university policies and procedures – including the Faculty Manual, Community Standards Guidelines, Human Sexuality Statement, and the Standard of Conduct for employees. Asbury University does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, or handicap in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.
Inquiry Process:
Email a letter expressing interest in our Christian liberal arts teaching environment, a current curriculum vitae, and a statement describing the current vitality of your personal Christian faith and the theological framework that informs your work to human.resources@asbury.edu.