06/18/2025
Job Position Announcement: Lecturer – Mass Communication
Midwestern State University’s Mass Communication Department is accepting applications for a lecturer to begin August 2025. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position. The department offers a variety of courses across the discipline leading to a broad mass communication degree with specialized minors in public relations/advertising, digital media, broadcasting, digital film production and multimedia journalism. We are highly student-oriented, and faculty are expected to be accessible to the students. Our students, faculty and alumni have won major awards at the state, regional and national levels. Our seven-year-old, multi-million dollar facility includes a full studio, newsroom, Mac and PC labs, all of which were just upgraded with new computers and software.
Midwestern State University, located about two hours from the DFW Metroplex, is the only Texas public institution that is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges. With an enrollment of about 5700 students, MSU is small enough to be personal but large enough to offer students considerable opportunities. MSU is a proud member of the Texas Tech University System and is committed to excellence in teaching.
MSU Texas is centrally located between Dallas and Oklahoma City in Wichita Falls (population 103,000). The city is small enough to navigate and large enough to offer interesting opportunities.
Duties: Teach a range of core courses that may include Film Appreciation, Mass Media and Society, Interpersonal Communication, Fundamentals of Public Speaking, Gender/Sexuality/Communication and other courses depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications; be a positive representative of the department both on and off campus; other duties as assigned. Lecturers are expected to concentrate on teaching and have few if any mandatory committee or advising assignments.
Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in mass communication, speech communication or a related field required. Teaching experience is preferred. Relevant doctorate is preferred.
Application Process: Send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy statement, copies of unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three references to [email protected]. General questions may be directed to department chair Dr. Jim Sernoe at [email protected].
Review of applications begins immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Standard University Requirements: Requires the ability to maintain positive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the community. Must adhere to MSU’s core values: People-Centered, Community, Integrity, Visionary, and Connections. Personal cell phone usage may be required to complete position duties, including multi-function authentication requirements. Regular reliable attendance is required.
This position is designated as security sensitive (Mod) and requires a criminal background check. Position is designated as a Responsible Employee as outlined by Title IX. May serve as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, s*x, s*xual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
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