Visiting Assistant Professor, Emerging Media

The University of St. Thomas Department of Emerging Media seeks applicants for a one-year full-time benefit-eligible visiting faculty member beginning in fall 2026 (preferred start date of August 1 2026). This is a one-year non-tenure-track position for the 2026-2027 academic year.

The successful candidate will teach six courses (24 credits) inadvertising and public relations and other courses in mass communication as materials are available for candidate use if desired. This position will also co-advise the student chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America.

In addition to teaching the faculty member is expected to perform service to the department university and community. The ideal candidate will show evidence of a strong record of accomplishments in teaching at the undergraduate level and scholarly work and publication in relevant disciplines. Professional experience is desired but not required.

About the Department of Emerging Media

Located within the College of Arts and Sciences the Department of Emerging Media emphasizes hands-on experiential learning in three majors: Journalism Digital Media Arts and Strategic Communication: Advertising and Public Relations. It is also home to a chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America and the student media The Crest. Faculty are active in both practice and in scholarly research that is relevant to the majors.

About the University of St. Thomas

The University of St. Thomas is a dynamic mission-driven urban university. Located in a residential

neighborhood with easy access to two downtown metropolitan centers we are Minnesotas largest

private university with eight schools and colleges 150 undergraduate majors/minors and 55 graduate

programs. Learn more about life as a faculty member at St. Thomas.

The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability age status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristic.

This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically act wisely and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

Salary & Benefits

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits program which

includes:

• Medical dental and vision insurance options.
• Employer-paid disability life and AD&D benefits.
• All eligible full-time faculty may request Parental Leave for the birth or adoption of a child.

The salary range is for this position is $65000 - $70000.

The University of St. Thomas has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The specific salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate departmental budget availability internal salary equity considerations and available market information.

Ph.D. (U.S. or Foreign Equivalent) in advertising public relations strategic communication mass communication or a related field or alternatively ABD candidates nearing completion will also be considered. Demonstrated college- or university-level teaching experience is required.

How to Apply:

To be considered for this opportunity all applicants must apply online at application process consists of several required steps completed in the order outlined below.

You will first be asked to create an applicant profile. As part of creating your profile you must upload the following materials:

1. Curriculum vitae
2. A teaching philosophy that describes your approach to inclusive pedagogy effective teaching in emerging practices in strategic communications and/or curriculum development.
3. A sample course syllabus.
4. A description of your research agenda.
5. One scholarly writing sample.
6. An unofficial copy of graduate transcripts from your terminal degree (a partial transcript is acceptable for ABD candidates).

Please upload only the documents specifically requested in the job posting at this stage. Do not upload any additional materials into other available fields. Candidates selected for further review may be contacted later to submit additional materials.

After submitting your applicant profile you will be directed to the jobspecific application. During this step you will be asked to:

• Copy and paste a jobspecific cover letter detailing your interest in the position
• Complete the required voluntary EEO Veteran and Disability selfidentification forms
  

As part of the application process you will be asked to provide contact information for three professional references who can speak directly to your teaching experience and qualifications.

• References will not be contacted without your permission
• Reference checks typically occur during the later stages of the search process
• Candidates who advance to the finalist phase will be asked to have their three references submit letters of recommendation

All application materials must be submitted online through the University of St. Thomas employment site.

Review of application materials will begin on April 17 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Please contact the search chair Dr. April Eichmeier () if you have any questions.