Instructor- Communication & Media Studies
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Please Note: A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment.
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be completed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered.
Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position.
Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at
OHR@wssu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodation in the application and interview process, please call 336-750-2834
Position Details
Classification Information
| Position Classification Title |
Instructor |
| FLSA |
Exempt |
| Position Class (Extract From Banner or PA) |
80093 |
| EPA Position Type |
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| JCAT |
205000 |
Position Overview
| Primary Purpose of the Position |
The Department of Communication and Media Studies focuses on the emerging digital forms of media in the 21st Century with emphasis on their significant effects to human and social communication. A greater opportunity to study purposeful communication on a local and global scale is provided by the department to give the students opportunities to produce innovative media products to increase and enhance global-intercultural awareness.
The Department of Communication and Media Studies invites applications for a full-time, nine-month Digital Media Instructor in the College of Arts, Sciences and Education. The start date for this position is August 2026. Job responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses, serving as a faculty advisor, mentoring and coaching students inside and outside the classroom; engaging in professional, creative activities that demonstrate innovative use of multimedia in the discipline; facilitating presentations at well-respected professional conferences; serving on committees at the department, College and university levels; College and university service as well as engaging in service to one's professional discipline and the larger Winston-Salem and Forsyth County community. |
Position Information
| Working Position Title |
Instructor- Communication & Media Studies |
| Building and Room No. |
Hall-Patterson, Room 314 |
| Appointment Type |
Permanent Full-Time |
| If Time Limited. |
No |
| Appointment Length. |
9/10/ Months |
| Position Number |
000285 |
Requirements and Preferences
| Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies |
No |
| Normal Work Schedule |
Teach up to 15 credit hours per semester |
| Department Required Skills |
Faculty in the Department of Communication and Media Studies seek candidates with demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence in a higher education setting and an ability to implement technologies that engage students in the learning process. We are especially interested in candidates who focus on student success and student learning as evidenced by their instructional delivery, course design and interpersonal engagement.
Required skills include the following:
- Applicants must hold an M.A. in Communication and Media Studies, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
- Applicants must have at least three years of successful undergraduate teaching experience at the college/university level and demonstrated ability to teach foundational communication courses as well as depth-area digital media courses.
- Evidence of professional experience in digital media operations and applications, including television, radio, newspapers/magazines and multimedia storytelling.
- Demonstrable evidence of teaching undergraduate students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
- Evidence of utilizing various technologies and digital software to teach production and multimedia courses that engage students in the learning process.
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| Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education |
Faculty in the Department of Communication and Media Studies welcome candidates with a demonstrated commitment to culturally responsive pedagogy, effective discipline specific practices, social justice, media management and digital innovation.
Preferred skills include:
- Evidence of proficiency in social media applications.
- Evidence of utilizing Adobe Suite applications to engage students in the learning process.
- Engagement in professional, creative activities that demonstrate innovative use of multimedia.
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| Required License or Certification |
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| Valid US Driver's License |
No |
| Commercial Driver's License Required |
No |
| Physical Required |
No |
| List any other medical/drug tests required |
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Primary Responsibilities and Duties
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
| Describe the specific job duties related to this competency |
WSSU seeks committed and engaged full-time faculty members for the Department of Communication and Media Studies who will perform specific duties and responsibilities at a consistently high level. These duties include but are not limited to the following:
Teaching and Advising
- Teach a full load of undergraduate courses in media presentation, studio and field production, digital storytelling, video editing, mass media management, mass media criticism, social media and culture, and other special topics related to communication and media studies.
- Facilitate high quality, engaging instruction by teaching undergraduate digital media courses via face-to-face, online, and hybrid modalities.
- Communicate effectively with students and monitor their academic progress through EAB and other student success management systems.
- Teach each class section, create and present relevant course activities, assess assignments by providing written/electronic feedback in a timely fashion, and evaluate student performance.
- Engage with students during mandatory office hours each week.
- Foster student success and assist students in reaching their fullest academic, personal and professional potential.
- Assist with curriculum development and strategic planning.
Service and Engagement
- Attend departmental, college and university meetings consistently.
- Participate in service activities for the department, university, and community.
- Collaborate with community stakeholders and other professional organizations.
- Serve on departmental-level committees.
- Serve on college-level and university-level committees.
- Maintain membership in discipline-specific professional organizations
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| Percentage Of Time |
100 |
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Internal Posting Only |
Yes |
| Position Type |
Faculty |
| Time Limited Position |
No |
| Appointment Length |
9/10 Months |
| Salary |
Commensurate with Education and Experience |
| Open Date |
03/05/2026 |
| Close Date |
03/12/2026 |
| Open Until Filled |
No |
| Special Instructions Summary |
Please Note: A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment.
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be completed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered.
Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position.
Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at
OHR@wssu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodation in the application and interview process, please call 336-750-2834 |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Teaching Philosophy
- Unofficial Transcripts
- References List
Optional Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Reference 1
- Letter of Reference 2
- Letter of Reference 3
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Winston Salem State University
Commensurate with Education and Experience
Mar 06, 2026