Assistant Professor of Journalism and Communication

Faculty Position Vacancy

Founded in 1852, Wartburg College is a selective four-year liberal arts college of the Lutheran Church (ELCA), nationally recognized for community engagement. The college offers more than 50 academic majors and pre-professional and certificate programs leading to the bachelor’s degree. The college is located in Waverly, Iowa, a growing community of more than 10,000 residents. As part of the Cedar Valley metro area (near Waterloo and Cedar Falls), Waverly has an abundance of cultural, musical, and recreational opportunities. Major Midwest metropolitan areas within driving distance include Des Moines, Iowa (2.5 hours); Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn. (3 hours); Madison, Wis. (3.5 hours); Rochester, Minn. (2 hours); Chicago (5 hours); and Omaha, Neb. (4 hours). The Wartburg Community is committed to creating and maintaining a mutually respectful environment that recognizes and celebrates diversity among all students, faculty, and staff. As an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution, Wartburg College actively seeks applications from members of underrepresented groups.

POSITION:        Assistant Professor of Journalism and Communication

TITLE:                Assistant Professor, Tenure Track

START DATE:    August 2025

TIMELINE:         Applications received by January 15 will receive full consideration

QUALIFICATIONS:

Successful candidates will provide evidence of the following qualifications:

Required:

• Master’s degree in journalism, video production, communication studies, or related field
• College-level teaching experience or five years professional experience in any of the following: multimedia journalism, broadcast production, professional videography, composition or a closely related field
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver introductory and upper-level courses in journalism, broadcast production, and communication studies
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations

Preferred:

• Ph.D. in journalism, video production, communication studies or related field
• Prior experience teaching in introductory and upper-level courses in journalism, video production, composition, and broadcast production
• Prior experience working in multimedia journalism, broadcast production, or related field
• Demonstrated evidence of teaching effectiveness

Successful candidates will also have a demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and multicultural competence in an educational and work environment and must be willing to support the College’s mission and contribute to the strategic plan.

DUTIES:

The successful candidate will fulfill the duties of tenure track faculty to include:

• Teaching three courses each semester and teaching one course in the May term
• The successful candidate will also engage in academic advising, service to the department and other related student work in Knight Vision broadcast/student media
• Primary teaching responsibilities include introductory and upper-level courses in multimedia journalism, composition, and broadcast production

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Send resume/curriculum vitae, unofficial graduate transcripts, contact information for three current references, and a letter of application describing your teaching, scholarship, and service experience/interests and how these will support the distinctive mission and institutional learning outcomes of Wartburg College. In the application letter, please also address any experiences you have working with diverse groups of students. This information should be submitted electronically by visiting https://www.wartburg.edu/positions/. For specific inquiries contact Dr. Penni Pier at penni.pier@wartburg.edu. For further information about the college and the city of Waverly, see http://www.wartburg.edu. Information about the Journalism and Communication Department may be found at https://www.wartburg.edu/journalism-communication/ .

Wartburg College requires a criminal background check for position finalists.

WARTBURG COLLEGE is a selective liberal arts college of the ELCA, nationally recognized for leadership for public purpose. As an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution, Wartburg College actively seeks applications from members of underrepresented ethnic and minority groups.