Non Tenure Track, Assistant Teaching Professor/Associate Teaching Professor of Emerging Media

About the FIU College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts

The FIU College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts (CARTA) is ranked #14 among public universities in the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI). It provides students with the unique experience of working closely with award-winning faculty in nationally ranked accredited programs.

CARTA emphasizes experiential learning, where students learn by doing through art and design studios, performances and productions, a student-run communication agency, and student news bureaus in Miami and Washington DC. The college focuses on its engaged mission of driving the information, innovation, and cultural economy of South Florida and beyond, preparing graduates for meaningful careers and leadership in their chosen professions.

About the Lee Caplin School of Journalism and Media

The Lee Caplin School of Journalism and Media at Florida International University is a professional journalism and media education unit within FIU's College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts, located on the Biscayne Bay Campus in North Miami, Florida. It provides undergraduate and graduate programs that emphasize hands-on, experiential training in areas such as digital journalism, multimedia production, broadcasting, and media communication.

Position Description

The Lee Caplin School of Journalism and Media in the College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts at Florida International University invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure earning position at the Assistant Teaching Professor or Associate Teaching Professor rank, starting in August 2026.

Responsibilities

• Developing and teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in digital video and multimedia, data visualization, and related emerging media areas.
• Mentoring students in professional digital video and multimedia, teaching data visualization principles and practices grounded in real-world applications.
• Maintaining an active, collaborative presence within the School, College, and University.
• Contributing to curriculum development and interdisciplinary initiatives.
• Maintaining an active, collaborative presence within the School, College, and University.
• Helping shape the future of media education through industry-aligned, experiential learning opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications

• A graduate degree (M.A, M.S, M.F.A., Ph.D., or equivalent) in Digital Media, Communication, Journalism, Interactive or Immersive Media combined with professional experience and/or teaching in one or more of the following areas: digital video and multimedia, data visualization, artificial intelligence in media, and emerging media technologies including AR/VR/MR/XR.
• Experience with curriculum development and industry engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with curriculum development and industry engagement.

Application Process

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 536962 at careers.fiu.edu. Please include the following as attachments:

• A letter of application detailing your qualifications.
• Your curriculum vitae.
• A 1-page statement of teaching philosophy.
• A 1-page course description with learning objectives, for a course you would be excited to develop and teach. This may be an existing course you've refined over time, or an aspirational course that reflects where you see the field heading.
• A portfolio of a selection of professional media works compiled into a single PDF with links created for web viewing.
• A portfolio of a selection of student works, if available, compiled into a single PDF with links of 1-5 minutes, created for web viewing.
• Contact information for three professional references. Letters of recommendation will be solicited for finalists, those invited for on-campus interviews.

How to Apply

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.