The University of Northern Iowa's Department of Communication and Media seeks applications for a one-year, term Assistant Professor of Instruction in Digital Media position, starting in August 2026. We are seeking an excellent teacher with the skills to teach the department’s Digital Toolbox course, which teaches students introductory skills in BOTH digital video and web design, and to contribute to the department’s Digital Media Production and/or Interactive Digital Studies curriculum. The ideal candidate would be equipped to teach students to utilize AI tools in video or web production and to create and disseminate content across different media platforms.

This position requires teaching four courses each semester, including multiple sections of Digital toolbox and other courses in the candidate’s area expertise. There may be the opportunity to create a special topics course in the candidate’s area of interest in the spring semester.

Education Requirement: M.A. in Communication and Media or a related digital media field required. A candidate with a Ph.D. or M.F.A. could also contribute to the department’s graduate program.

Required Qualifications: Demonstrated excellence in teaching and the ability to teach introductory videography and web design required.

Preferred Qualifications: Ability to teach students to use AI tools in video or web production and to create and disseminate content across different media platforms preferred.

For more information, please contact Tom Hall, Search Committee Chair, at 319-273-7159, or tom.hall@uni.edu. Pre-employment background checks required.

Application Instructions: All application materials received by April 17, 2026, will be given full consideration. To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying:

1) Curriculum Vita

2) Cover Letter

3) Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness

You will be presented with the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, make sure that all required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email careers-support@uni.edu or call 319-273-2422.

UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.

The University offers an excellent benefits package including a vacation plan, employer sponsored retirement plans, health and dental insurance, and life and disability insurance. Benefits package details can be viewed at https://careers.uni.edu/benefits. Application materials received by 4/17/2026 will be given first consideration. For more information or to apply, visit https://careers.uni.edu/. Criminal and other relevant background checks required. UNI is a tobacco free campus.