Job description
Department: Communication and Media Studies
Application Deadline: April 14 , 2026
Salary: $46,750 – $52,480
About Arkansas Tech:
Founded in 1909, Arkansas Tech University is a comprehensive public institution with a rich history, maintaining regional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and classification as a Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) level III institution. ATU was ranked the No. 1 regional public university in Arkansas by U.S. News and World Report in 2021-22 and 2022-23 and CollegeNET recognizes ATU as the No. 1 institution in Arkansas on its Social Mobility Index. Since 2019, Arkansas Tech has been the host institution for the prestigious Arkansas Governor’s School. The 559-acre Russellville campus, located in the scenic Arkansas River Valley between the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains, is just one hour from the capital city of Little Rock. Russellville features a charming blend of historic and modern architecture as well as the recreational opportunities provided by Lake Dardanelle and several state parks. Offering more than 100 undergraduate degree programs and more than 40 graduate degree and certificate programs across five academic colleges and two campuses, Arkansas Tech strives to provide a solid educational foundation for life-long learning to a diverse community.
Position Summary:
Assistant Professor/Instructor of Digital Content Creation. This is a full time position in the Communication and Media Studies Department within the College of Arts & Humanities. The assistant professor position is tenure-track.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop and teach a variety of undergraduate courses.
Effectively advise and mentor students at the undergraduate level.
Engage students in high impact learning practices.
Cultivate and continue a social media presence.
Provide meaningful service to the department, college, university, and profession.
Engage in assessment and continuous improvement of courses and curriculum.
Perform other duties assigned by the Department Head.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Demonstrated experience in social media and content creation.
Excellent communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and a history of working effectively with colleagues.
Minimum Requirements:
Proven experience in social media as either an independent content creator or social media manager.
For Assistant Professor position: PhD or MFA in a content creation related field such as communication, media studies, social media, digital marketing, journalism, film production, theatre, or related field (ABD accepted with expected completion date by February 15, 2027).
For Instructor position: Masters in a content creation related field such as communication, media studies, social media, digital marketing, journalism, film production, theatre, or related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in short and long-form video creation.
Experience as a social media manager in industry.
Experience in other social media forms such as blogs or podcasts.
Experience teaching at the college/university level.
Work Location, Environment, and Physical Demands:
This position is located in offices and classrooms at ATU.
The position is assigned a desk and computer in location that may be in a different building than classroom locations, so the position requires the ability change locations and/or walk moderate distances during the day.
How to apply
Required activities include: teaching and lecturing, sitting for extended periods, use of a keyboard and mouse, use of standard office equipment.
What to Submit:
Letter of application.
Curriculum vita.
Three references.
Copies of transcripts.
Links to socials / examples of work.
To be considered for the position of Instructor/Assistant of Digital Communications (Digital Content Creation), all applications must be received and processed through our applicant tracking system Cornerstone prior to the closing date on April 16, 2026, before 6:00 pm central time.
Please go to https://atu.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=1&c=atu to apply now.
This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Arkansas Tech University is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, age, national origin, religion, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.
