Assistant Professor of Creative Media

POSITION SUMMARY. The Creative Media program at Loras College invites applications for a full-time, renewable, non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Creative Media, beginning August 2026. As a member of the Noonan School of Business, Engineering, and Innovation, the ideal candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching a range of courses for the undergraduate major, which may include Video & Field Production, Sports Media, Media Management, Advanced Video Production, and other courses in the candidate's specialty. Candidates will be expected to teach in the general education curriculum, academically advise students, and contribute to the Creative Media program's co-curricular initiatives, including DuMedia, our student-led organization that provides leadership opportunities and visibility across platforms. There may also be opportunities or expectations to supervise undergraduate research. The successful candidate will also provide curricular leadership in the production courses and curriculum, contributing to an already strong team.

The successful candidate will join a strong and award-winning Creative Media program with a longstanding reputation in Iowa and the Upper Midwest. They will bring expertise to grow, enhance, and advance Creative Media, particularly experiential learning tied to live-streamed athletics, creative partnerships, and emerging technologies. The position builds upon the strong foundation established by the current Creative Media faculty and expands the program's success into new directions, mediums, and platforms. Leadership in the program has long been collaborative-faculty have guided the program successfully for many years through both creative and curricular innovation.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE. An MA, MFA, or higher in Media, Social and Emerging Media, Communication, Film/Video Production, Journalism/Broadcast, or a closely related field is required. Additional qualifications include:

• Promise in teaching and effectiveness in the classroom
• Experience in creative or professional practice.
• Willingness to adapt and teach new technologies.
• Ability to mentor and advise students, coordinate student media, and manage live-event workflows.
• Commitment to the College's mission and Catholic liberal arts tradition.

Preferred Qualifications include:

• Demonstrated ability to work with evolving production technologies
• Demonstrated teaching success
• Significant professional experience in media operations, production, social media, or broadcast journalism
• Ability to work collaboratively with and enhance a successful Creative Media team
• Experience supervising internships, community partnerships, or undergraduate research
• Evidence of creative or professional work with regional, national, or international visibility

COMPENSATION. Commensurate with qualifications, education, and experience. Fringe benefits include medical/dental/life/disability insurance, flexible spending plan, TIAA retirement plan, tuition remission program, family membership in Graber Sports Center/San Jose Pool, free admission to many college events and free off-street parking.

SCHOOL OF NOONAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, ENGINEERING, AND INNOVATION

The Noonan School of Business, Engineering, and Innovation consists of approximately 30 full-time faculty members and offers a variety of pre-professional and liberal arts undergraduate and graduate programs. Faculty members enjoy opportunities for collaboration across programs within a creative and innovative academic environment.

THE COLLEGE. Founded in 1839, Loras College is a Catholic, primarily undergraduate, institution that includes pre-professional and liberal arts programs, as well as several graduate programs. The Loras College community embraces the core values of truth, respect, responsibility, excellence, and service that define the way we work, behave, and relate with others. These values align with our mission: Loras, as a Catholic liberal arts college, creates a community of active learners, reflective thinkers, ethical decision-makers, and responsible contributors in diverse professional, social and religious roles. The student body consists of approximately 1,100 students.

THE COMMUNITY. Loras College's 60-acre campus is located on one of Dubuque's highest bluffs that overlooks the Mississippi River at the junction of the states of Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin, about 3 hours west of Chicago. Dubuque's population is approximately 60,000 and its nineteenth-century architecture is woven into the limestone bluffs and provides a picturesque backdrop to the river landscape. Many residential and commercial areas have been designated as historical districts to preserve Dubuque's unique heritage. Its strong education base supports numerous cultural activities. In addition, there are sporting events, shopping facilities, schools, and houses of worship that are convenient to residents. The climate has marked seasons with a comfortable summer, cool spring and fall, and a winter that encourages a variety of sports that have in recent years attracted a growing tourism industry.

APPLICATION DEADLINE. Review of applications will begin by November 21, 2025. Applications must be complete to be considered. For more information, contact Creative Media Search Committee Chair, Seth Myers, Associate Professor of Creative Media (seth.myers@loras.edu, 563-588-7940).

APPLICATION PROCEDURE. Applicants must go to http://loras.applicantpool.com/jobs/ to apply. Please upload a cover letter (addressing teaching and the mission of the College), curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references. References will not be contacted without prior approval from the candidate. Optional: Examples or links to a professional or creative portfolio (may be requested later in the process). The finalist must pass a background check before receiving a written offer of employment.