Assistant Teaching Professor Communication and Information Science

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The Communication and Information Science departments at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay seek applicants for an Assistant Teaching Professor position in Visual Communication and Production.

The successful applicant will contribute to a vibrant multidisciplinary academic unit with a rapidly growing student population that also oversees the cutting-edge Media Hub on the UWGreen Bay campus. The Hub offers professional-grade labs and studios that support a variety of student media including an award-winning online radio station Radio GBX the streaming video production outfit TV GBX multi-platform student journalism through the Fourth Estate and online game streaming and studies as part of the Center for Games and Interactive Media. The department also boasts award-winning faculty and emphases in Health Communication Organizational Communication and Public Relations as well as Sports Communication and Mass Media. The department is also part of the interdisciplinary Media Arts and Production major collaborating with English Theater and other programs to develop well-rounded media professionals.

This position will be responsible for enhancing UW-Green Bays mission-driven inclusive teaching efforts and creating and maintaining an educational environment that acknowledges encourages and celebrates those with diverse identities beliefs and cultural backgrounds. The position will report to the chair of the UW-Green Bay Communication Department.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Foster collaborative efforts between the Communication and Information Science Department and the campus community as well as the outside community

• Teach a full load of lower- and upper-level courses (both online and in person) in visual communication visual design and video production

• Assist in the operation and usage of the Media Hub particularly TV GBX

• Advise and mentor students

• Implement inclusive instructional strategies to increase support for students from underrepresented and first-generation backgrounds at UW-Green Bay

Start Date:

August 24 2026

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Communication and Information Science

Compensation:

Competitive compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience.

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Required Qualifications:

• Masters degree in visual communication media studies or related field

• Experience with the Adobe Production Suite

• Experience in motion graphics graphic design web design video production and photography

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with motion and animation software like After Effects Cinema 4D and Blender

• Experience in animation and 3D modeling

• Experience in podcast development production and distribution

• Experience in producing content for social media

Conditions of Appointment:

The home campus of this positionis Green Bay and the successful candidate may occasionally be required to teach a course or work at the Sheboygan or Manitowoc Campus based on operational needs.

Position is a full-time academic year Instructional Academic Staff appointment. A pre-employment education check which includes but is not limited to the verification of academic credentials will be conducted on the finalist(s). A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s). In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this please contact Human Resources

How to Apply:

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Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. Please include the following documents:

• Cover letter specifically addressing qualifications for the essential job functions

• Curriculum Vitae

• Work samples portfolio or demo reel demonstrating your proficiency in visual communication including video graphic design web design etc.

Application Deadline:

To ensure consideration please submit application materials by Thursday January 15 2026.

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The Successful Candidate

The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace. The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence.

In addition the successful candidate will have strong oral written interpersonal and organizational skills demonstrated integrity and strong leadership and the willingness to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. The University invites applicants who are dedicated to enriching the quality of life for students and the community by embracing the educational value of diversity promoting environmental sustainability encouraging engaged citizenship and serving as an intellectual cultural and economic resource.

Benefit Details

The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees. For benefits eligible positions this includes several health insurance options with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family. Our benefits package also includes dental vision several life insurance options AD&D and Accident insurance and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts. We participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) where employer contributions begin immediately and employees are fully vested after 5 years of service. The Universities of Wisconsin also provides supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.

In addition eligible employees receive several types of paid leave benefits which are prorated for employees working less than 100%. This includes 9 legal holidays 36 hours of personal holiday and between 96-130 hours of sick leave annually and paid parental leave. Eligible employees earn 13-27 days of vacation each year depending on years of service and employment type.

For more details please review the benefit quick guide linked below.

• UW System Employee Benefits Brochure

• Total Compensation Estimator

Employee Misconduct

All final candidates will be asked to provide names email contact information and/or phone numbers for three (3) references with at least one being from a manager or supervisor during the interview process. All final candidates must be asked prior to hire whether they have been found to have engaged in are currently under investigation for or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of employee misconduct sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks these same misconduct sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

Confidentiality Statement

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See . sec. 19.36(7).

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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.