Assistant Lecturer - 498614

Title: Assistant Lecturer

Department Org: Communication - 101140

Employee Classification: F5 - Faculty Lecturer 9 Month

Bargaining Unit: Am. Assoc. Univ. Professors

Primary Location: MC AC

Job Description:

The Department of Communication and Media at the University of Toledo seeks to hire an assistant lecturer specializing primarily in media production, with a focus on TV studio production, video editing, and single-camera production to start August 2025. These courses are foundational to our curriculum, equipping students with the technical and creative skills essential for careers in media production, broadcasting, and digital storytelling. Additionally, we are especially interested in candidates with expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications in media production, as well as other complementary areas such as motion graphics, post-production workflows, or emerging technologies like AR/VR. AI expertise is particularly valuable as the media industry increasingly integrates AI-powered tools into content creation, editing, and dissemination processes. This secondary specialization would allow the department to expand its offerings, attract more students, and ensure we remain at the forefront of industry trends. This hire is critical to advancing our mission of providing cutting-edge, hands-on education that prepares students for the evolving media landscape.

Review of applications will be begin on January 31st, and continue until the position is filled. The position will begin August 2025 (Fall semester). Interested applicants can apply at https://www.utoledo.edu/jobs/

Please provide the following in your application:
1. Letter of application
2. Current curriculum vitae
3. Three letters of recommendation

Minimum Qualifications:

The successful candidate must have a Master's degree in Communication or a related field and experience in Media Production.

Conditions of Employment:

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. To further this effort, the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center is requiring candidates for employment to be nicotine-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements will include cotinine (nicotine) testing, as well as drug and other required health screenings for the position. With the exception of positions within University of Toledo Main Campus and the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, the employment offer is conditional upon successful completion of a cotinine test and Occupational Health clearance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, dual-career professionals and covered veterans.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact the HR Compliance at hrcompliance@utoledo.edu or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30AM and 5:00PM or apply online for an accommodation request.

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