The Westminster College School of Communication invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor
of Broadcasting and Communication to begin in August 2027. We seek a forward-thinking educator with
expertise in sports broadcasting or video production and related areas of communication studies.
Responsibilities include:
- Teaching three courses per semester (in person), which will include courses supporting the School of
Communication degree programs, the communication core, and one section of public speaking each
semester - Maintaining an active research agenda in a relevant field of specialization
- Maintaining regular posted office hours and advising a regular roster of students
- Participating in program assessment and curriculum development
- Maintaining/cultivating industry contacts related to your teaching area(s) and keeping abreast of the
changing technologies and issues related to the field.
Qualifications: - A Ph.D. in Communication or a related field; ABD with an expected completion date of no more than 6
months from the time of hire or an M.A./M.F.A. in Communication or a related field and at least five
years of professional experience in broadcasting or television production - Prior teaching experience at the college level
- Record of scholarly activity, including research publications, conference presentations, and/or grant
funding - Knowledge of and skills in audio and video production. The candidate should be able to demonstrate
experience across the full production process from writing to post-production. - Knowledge of social media management, analytics, and content creation skills related to a range of social
media applications. - Knowledge of and skills related to Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe Premiere Pro Video, Audio for Video, and
Motion Graphics) or comparable creative software applications. - Knowledge of and skills related to the use of broadcast studio equipment
- All applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Given the current political and
fiscal climate, Westminster College does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visas at
this time.
Westminster College is a nationally recognized liberal arts college, known for its collaborative environment,
outstanding experiential learning programs, and focus on student success. Related to the Presbyterian
Church (U.S.A.), Westminster was founded in 1852 as one of the first colleges in the country to offer the
same degrees to all people, regardless of gender, race, or religion. Westminster has been ranked among the
nation’s top schools for “Top Colleges Doing the Most for the American Dream” (NY Times), “best value for
the money” (College Factual), employment success (Educate to Career Index), graduation rate performance
(U.S. News), social mobility (Washington Monthly), women in STEM disciplines (Forbes), service-learning
(President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll), and other categories. Around 1,200
undergraduate and graduate students benefit from close personal attention from dedicated faculty while
choosing from 41 majors, 10 pre-professional programs, and 80 organizations. Westminster’s historic
campus is located in New Wilmington, PA, a beautiful rural setting near Pittsburgh and Cleveland.
For full consideration, please apply by Nov. 30. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae,
a statement of teaching philosophy, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted on
their behalf. All materials should be emailed to Dr. Brittany Rowe-Cernevicius, Chair of the School of
Communication, Westminster College at schoolofcommunication@westminster.edu
Westminster College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.