Job description
Posting Number: 20260006FAC
Number of Vacancies: 1
About Murray State
Murray State blends educational opportunities found at research institutions with collaborative interactions among students, faculty and staff found at smaller universities. Students receive personalized attention from supportive faculty and staff as the University offers a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Murray State University places our highest priority on student learning and excellent teaching, blending the range of educational opportunities often experienced at research institutions with the nurturing student-teacher interactions usually found at smaller universities.
Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.
About Murray State Benefits
Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Equal Opportunity Employer/AA. Murray State University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, disability or political or social viewpoint. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Anticipated Start Date: August 2026
Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities
The ACEJMC-accredited department has majors in Multimedia Journalism, Strategic Communication, and Visual Communication. It also has a Master’s degree programs in Mass Communication and several minors in the mass communications discipline. It is one of six departments in the Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business.
The candidate would be expected to teach classes in the core curriculum, one or two majors and/or the graduate program. The typical course load is 4-4. Responsibilities include teaching foundational and advanced classes in the department and in the successful candidate’s additional areas of expertise, teaching classes in the department’s Master’s degree programs, advising students, contributing to student organizations and other department extracurricular learning experience, executing a successful research agenda, and serving on departmental, college, and university committees as assigned.
Minimum Education Requirements
Terminal degree in Advertising, Journalism, Public Relations, Mass Communication or related field required. ABDs with a documented plan of completion by appointment date will be considered.
Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements
- Industry/professional experience in media organizations.
- Demonstrated ability to teach classes online and in-person classes in the department’s undergraduate common core; classes in the department’s graduate program, and classes in at least one of the following additional areas: Multimedia Journalism, Strategic Communication, Visual Communication.
- Demonstrated professional ability to communicate across media platforms.
Annual Salary: $61,362 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications)
Pay Plan: Faculty III
How to apply
Murray State University endorses the intent of all federal and state laws created to prohibit discrimination. Murray State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status or disability in employment or application for employment, admissions or the provision of services and provides, upon request, reasonable accommodation including auxiliary aids and services necessary to afford individuals with disabilities equal access to participate in all programs and activities.
