Faculty of Practice in Digital Media

About the role

The Tim Russert Department of Communication at John Carroll University is seeking an accomplished professional for a full-time Faculty of Practice position in Digital Media, starting in August 2027. The teaching load is four courses per semester. The Faculty of Practice will primarily teach undergraduate courses within the Digital Media concentration of the Communication major, with possible opportunities in core courses of the major, emphasizing experiential and project-based learning.

Key responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses such as media theory, sound design, digital media production, video editing, media writing, sports broadcasting and media entrepreneurship.
• Integrate professional tools, software, relevant AI and current industry practices into teaching and student projects.
• Advise and mentor students on internships, professional portfolios and career readiness.
• Foster experiential and project-based learning in courses and co-curricular activities.
• Develop partnerships with businesses, media organizations and other university departments.
• Contribute to the department's public presence through events, outreach and media initiatives.

Required profile

• Master's degree or equivalent professional distinction.
• Extensive professional experience in digital media production or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated record of leadership, innovation and collaboration in the communication or media industries.
• Evidence of effective teaching, training or mentoring at the college level or in professional settings.
• Ability to teach a range of digital media courses and use current professional tools and technologies.
• Understanding of emerging media trends, including the role of AI in digital communication.
• Preferred: experience in digital marketing, social media strategy or journalism, and evidence of partnership-building or leadership in digital media.

Required skills

• Advanced production and intermediate post-production skills.
• Core video production and editing programs (Adobe Creative Suite: Premiere, Audition, After Effects; DaVinci Resolve).
• Social media strategy and analytics tools (Google Analytics, Hootsuite, YouTube Studio).
• AI video and audio creation tools.

The position is in-person on the University Heights, Ohio campus. Applications are submitted online by January 7, 2027, with a cover letter, CV, teaching statement, unofficial transcripts and three professional references.