Assistant Teaching Professor in Communication and Media

Position Title

Assistant Teaching Professor in Communication and Media.

Full time

Employee Type

Regular

Office/Department

Communication and Media

Work Environment

Remote and hybrid positions are open to applicants based in states identified here: Work at Loyola | Loyola University Maryland.

Loyola University Maryland Main Campus

Job Type

Full time

Position Duties

THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA AT LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MARYLAND invites applications for a one-year, full-time, non-tenure track visiting assistant teaching professor for academic year 26-27 (Fall semester start). Contract is renewable pending department needs.

We seek an expert in digital media who can teach video production, motion graphics, introductory computer animation, and other areas aligned with their expertise. The person hired for this position will be expected to teach 4 courses per academic semester. The successful candidate must also be able to hold dedicated office hours and participate in limited additional department service. The person hired for this position is eligible to receive full benefits, which can be found here. Compensation for this position ranges from $49,000 - 51,000 with non-terminal degree to $52,000 - 54,000 with terminal degree.

Required Qualifications: (1) M.A. (or M.F.A) degree in the Arts or Communication fields; (2) the ability to teach courses in digital media production and communication (3) prior teaching experience and evidence of teaching effectiveness; (4) professional experience in digital media production/design; (5) the ability to create a sense of inclusion and belonging in the classroom, and to infuse multicultural content into course material as appropriate; (6) strong commitment to excellence in teaching, including an appreciation of or engagement in high-impact teaching practices; (7) ability to contribute to the Jesuit educational mission of the department and university.

Desired Qualifications:  At least 2 or more years professional experience in digital media production/design, especially in video production, animation, web or graphic design.

Application and Timeline: You will be asked to submit 1) a cover letter, 2) curriculum vita/resume, 3) evidence of teaching effectiveness, and 4) a statement of teaching philosophy that explicitly addresses the position summary and incorporates a clear understanding of Loyola’s Jesuit mission. Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. After initial review, successful candidates will be required to submit contact information for two references that can comment on teaching ability. The final candidate will be required to submit copies of official transcripts. Further, the successful candidate for any staff, faculty, or administrative position at Loyola University Maryland will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

Final compensation offers are determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, job-related experience, internal equity, and alignment with organizational budget.

Successful candidates for any staff, faculty, or administrative position at Loyola University Maryland will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

Employment Eligibility

All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and complete employment eligibility verification by the first day of employment at Loyola University Maryland, as required by law (e.g., Form I-9). Unless explicitly stated otherwise in the job description or job advertisement, Loyola University Maryland does not sponsor employment visas for this position.

University Description

Loyola University Maryland, located in the vibrant city of Baltimore, is a prestigious, selective, comprehensive university with a strong residential liberal-arts-based undergraduate program and professional graduate programs at the master’s and doctoral levels. Founded in 1852, Loyola is a Catholic University and one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States and the first to bear the name of Saint Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus. Deeply committed to the Ignatian principles upon which it was founded, Loyola focuses on the care and education of the whole person — mind, body, and spirit — and its mission centers on preparing its students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world.  

The Wall Street Journal ranked Loyola No. 19 overall in the nation in its 2026 “Best Colleges” list. Loyola was also ranked No. 51 for impact on graduate salaries and No. 81 in the nation for student experience. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Loyola among the top 10 universities in the North Region for the past decade. Princeton Review named it one of the nation’s top institutions for undergraduate higher education and one of the best Mid-Atlantic colleges for 2026. Loyola is one of 75 colleges and universities included on a list of the “new” dream schools in Jeffrey Selingo’s book, Dream School, Finding the College That’s Right for You. The list of “new” dream schools highlights institutions with strong outcomes, accessible admissions, and dynamic student experiences. Loyola was also listed among the “best value” private colleges in Kiplinger’s Personal Finance. 

Loyola University Maryland is proud to be recognized among the nation’s top institutions. From national rankings to regional accolades, our commitment to academic excellence, student success, and Jesuit values continues to earn praise from respected organizations and publications.

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Diversity Statement

Loyola University Maryland strongly values the benefits that diversity brings to the workplace. In accord with its Ignatian values, the University is committed to creating and promoting a community that recognizes the inherent value and dignity of each person. Loyola University Maryland does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected classification. The University recruits, hires, and promotes in accord with this policy and its Core Values.