Digital Media graduate program

University of Washington Department of Communication

The Department of Communication at the University of Washington seeks a Senior Lecturer  for an innovative professional Master of Communication program in Digital Media. The successful candidate will be a mid-career professional in the field of digital media with a master’s degree or MFA  (doctorate preferred), demonstrated excellence in teaching on the college level, and the ability to work in a team-based environment. This position will have a three-year renewable contract.

The University of Washington Master of Communication in Digital Media is designed for mid-career professionals to exploit the challenges and opportunities in an emerging media convergence environment. The program stays abreast with developments in the workplace through an international advisory board consisting of leading digital media communication professionals. Directed and taught by Department of Communication faculty, it maintains the rigorous academic standards of the University of Washington Graduate School. Courses are based on the theory and practice of the communication discipline. The degree program emphasizes two concentrations: content creation; and management in the context of business and economics. The successful candidate will have industry and academic experience in at least one of these two concentrations, with a special preference toward content creation expertise.

Senior lecturers are expected to teach 5-6 courses during a three-quarter academic year and supervise master’s students on coursework, internships and projects.   The successful candidate will work with the chair of the Department of Communication and the M.C. program director in the development and growth of this innovative program.  Salary is competitive and dependent upon experience and academic credentials.

The University of Washington is the largest and most active research and teaching institution in the northwest with several extensive libraries and substantial computing and support facilities. Applications will be reviewed beginning April 15, and until the position is filled. Candidates should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of digital media interests,  copies of teaching evaluations and three letters of recommendation to:   Digital Media Search, c/o Gerald Baldasty, Chair,  Department of Communication, Box 353740, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195-3740

The Department of Communication is committed to building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans. The University of Washington is an equal opportunity employer.