Instructor, Multimedia Production, Non-Tenure Track

The Nido R. Qubein School of Communication (NQSC) at High Point University invites applications for a full-time Instructor position beginning August 2027. We seek a collegial student-centered teacher who can teach across both the media production curriculum and core communication courses. The ideal candidate is able to teach in more than one specific area of Communication as NQSC offers seven undergraduate majors: Game Design Advertising Public Relations and Strategic Communication Media Production Multimedia Journalism Sport Management Sports Media and Social Media and Digital Communication.

For additional information regarding this position please contact the Search Committee Chair Dr. Jim Trammell ().

• Full-time Instructor appointment on a 9-month contract with the opportunity for summer teaching.
• Standard teaching load is 4/4 (four courses per semester).
• At least half of the assigned courses each semester will be in Media Production; the remaining courses will be in Communication including Human Communication and Communication Law and Ethics among others.

• Teach undergraduate courses in Media Production and in Communication based on program needs and the candidates areas of expertise.
• Contribute to instruction across more than one area of the Communication curriculum as needed.
• Develop and update courses and applied projects aligned with contemporary industry standards.
• Contribute to student recruitment and retention (e.g. open houses admitted-student events program showcases).
• Participate in service to the department school and university in addition to teaching obligations.
• Maintain technical and pedagogical currency; demonstrate a willingness to learn new technologies tools and approaches in support of teaching responsibilities.
• As opportunities arise and subject to program needs teach study-abroad/away courses.

• Masters degree in Media Production Communication or a closely related field by the start date.
• Experience and ability to teach undergraduate courses in Media Production.
• Experience and ability to teach foundational Communication courses such as Human Communication and Communication Law and Ethics.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and collaborate in a fast-paced team-oriented academic environment.
• Evidence of excellence (or clear potential) in university-level teaching including the ability to create all-encompassing engaging and rigorous learning experiences.

• Terminal degree (e.g. MFA Ph.D.) in a relevant field.
• University-level teaching experience and a student-centered learning approach.
• Ability to teach in more than one specific area of Communication (e.g. Advertising Public Relations and Strategic Communication Game Design Multimedia Journalism Sport Management Sports Media or Social Media and Digital Communication).
• Professional media-production experience aligned with current industry practice.
• Experience with committee work program development or other service contributions.

To ensure full consideration please submit the following. A single combined PDF is preferred (multiple uploads are accepted if needed):

• Cover letter addressing qualifications teaching philosophy professional history and interest in teaching within the program.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Unofficial transcript for the highest degree earned.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g. recent course evaluations sample syllabus project brief or student work samples with context).
• Names and contact information for three professional references (letters will be requested later).

Screening of applications will begin November 1 2026. Priority will be given to applicants who meet the screening deadline; however the position will remain open until filled. Expected start date: August 2027.

NQSC is home to seven undergraduate majorsAdvertising Public Relations & Strategic Communication; Game Design; Multimedia Journalism; Media Production; Sport Media; Sport Management; and Social Media & Digital Communicationas well as the MA in Communication & Business Leadership. The school emphasizes experiential learning close faculty-student mentorship and strong industry engagement across its programs.