Open Rank Faculty Position, Media Production, Non-Tenure Track

The Nido R. Qubein School of Communication at High Point University invites applications for an open-rank non-tenure-track faculty position in the Media Production program beginning August 2026. We seek a collegial student-centered teacher-scholar with the ability to teach across the media-production curriculumwith primary emphasis in motion graphics animation and virtual productionand to contribute to foundational courses in video production and editing. Candidates without direct virtual-production experience will be considered if they have a strong background in motion graphics and demonstrate the ability and motivation to become proficient in virtual-production workflows. Consistent with school expectations for non-tenure-track faculty the successful candidate will maintain an active program of scholarship / creative works or professional development supported by institutional resources.

Appointment Rank & Load

• Open-rank non-tenure-track appointment.
• Typical teaching load is three four-credit-hour courses per semester on a 9-month contract with the opportunity for summer teaching. Instructors carry a 44 load.
• Professors of the Practice ( generally 15 years of progressively responsible communication / media-industry experience) carry a 33 load and assume added program duties (e.g. studio oversight industry partnerships co-curricular leadership).

Key Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

About the Media Production Program

Media Production prepares students to create compelling visual stories for film television streaming branded content and live / virtual environments. Students learn the craft and technology of production across pre-production production and post-production with opportunities to develop advanced skills in motion graphics animation and virtual production. The program emphasizes hands-on learning professional standards and close faculty mentorship.

About the Nido R. Qubein School of Communication

NQSC is home to seven undergraduate majorsAdvertising Public Relations & Strategic Communication; Game Design; Multimedia Journalism; Media Production; Sport Media; Sport Management; and Social Media & Digital Communicationas well as the MA in Communication & Business Leadership. The school emphasizes experiential learning close faculty-student mentorship and strong industry engagement across its programs.

About High Point University

High Point University is a values-based institution that embraces the pr inc iples of God family and country. HPU is recognized for its focus on holistic student success mentorship and professional readiness. For more information please visit the Universitys website.

Application Instructions

Apply online at the link provided by the Universitys applicant portal. To ensure full consideration please submit the following. A single combined PDF is preferred (multiple uploads are accepted if needed) :

Timeline

Screening of applications will begin December 1 2025. Priority will be given to applicants who meet the screening deadline; however the position will remain open until filled. Expected start date : August 2026.

Search Committee Chair

For additional information regarding this position please contact the Search Committee Chair Barry Thornburg ().

Key Skills

CSS,ASP.NET,HSSE,Informatica,JavaScript

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1