Open-Rank Tenure-Track Faculty in Culture & Media Studies

| POSITION SUMMARY

Columbia College invites applications for an open-rank tenure-track position in Culture and Media Studies that will begin in August 2027 . The position is housed in the School of Arts and Sciences and reports to the Dean of Arts and Sciences . Columbia College seeks candidates who aspire to excellence in teaching, leadership, and research, and who can build collaborative relationships within the college and the profession. The new Culture and Media Studies major combines theory and practice associated with cultural analysis, media production, and graphic design. Combining critical thinking skills with practical application abilities, the Culture and Media Studies degree prepares students for a variety of careers while also cultivating a respect for the value of humanistic and inclusive thinking that is an essential dimension of a liberal-arts education. A description of the new Culture and Media Studies degree is available at www.columbiasc.edu/academics/undergraduate/culture-media-studies .

The successful faculty candidate will have a PhD in Cultural Studies, Media Studies, Communication Studies, or a comparable area , including at least 18 graduate credit hours in Communication. In addition, the successful candidate will have experience teaching first-year courses such as Introduction to Culture and Media Studies and Introduction to Oral Communication as well as an interest in teaching major-level classes such as Conflict and Collaboration, Advocating and Persuading, and Media and Cultural Identity. The successful candidate will supervise internships and teach capstone classes.

This position is a nine-month full-time tenure-track appointment. Faculty Rank is dependent upon qualifications. The standard teaching load is twelve credit hours (4/4) for the fall and spring semesters. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to design and deliver courses in a variety of formats, including online and hybrid modalities, and is expected to teach core courses in the major such as CMS 100, core classes in the general education curriculum such as COMM 100, and major offerings in the Culture and Media Studies program. Faculty are expected to have flexibility in class scheduling to meet the needs of the students. Faculty members are also expected to participate in faculty governance and academic program activities, and to engage in service as well as scholarship and professional development.

| ABOUT COLUMBIA COLLEGE

Founded in 1854, Columbia College is a private liberal arts institution offering undergraduate, graduate, and online programs. The College combines a liberal arts foundation with career-focused preparation and emphasizes small classes, faculty mentorship, inquiry-based learning, and community engagement. The College provides educational opportunities that develop students capacity for critical thought and expression, lifelong learning and acceptance of personal responsibility. Columbia College empowers students to change the world with Courage for Innovation, Commitment to Social Justice, Confidence through Service, and Competence in Leadership. In furtherance of its mission, the College is responsive to the needs of students, the communities to which it belongs, and the greater global society.

Qualifications

| QUALIFICATIONS

Each successful candidate must have an earned PhD by the time of appointment. All required documents must be completed for the application to be reviewed.

| APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, a candidate must submit the following materials through the online submission portal (all in one pdf file except for the cover letter, which may be uploaded as a separate document):

- A cover letter describing teaching i nterests and experiences

- A current curriculum vitae

- A formal statement that addresses teaching philosophy and methodology

- A formal statement regarding scholarship and service

- Names and contact information for three references

- Copies of graduate transcripts (unofficial copies of transcripts will suffice for the initial stage)

Review of completed applications will begin in October and continue until the position is filled. All required documents must be completed for the application to be reviewed. Copies of official transcripts will be required of the selected finalist.

If interested in applying for this position, submit the above materials through the online submission website at https:// www.columbiasc.edu/about/employment.

If you have any additional questions regarding the position, please contact Dr. David McCracken, Dean of Arts & Sciences via email at [email protected] .

| EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND ACCOMMODATIONS

Columbia College is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on any basis protected by applicable law.