Assistant Professor, Communication and Digital Media Program

The American University of Rome invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the program of Communication and Digital Media, beginning Fall 2025.

AUR’s well-established program currently offers a BA in Communication and Digital Media, along with minors. The person appointed will contribute to the further growth of the program by working closely with the program director to update the curriculum, teach and mentor students, and raise the program’s academic profile through an active program of scholarship and research or creative output.

The deadline for applications is December 1, 2024.

Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Communication, Media Studies, or a closely related field
• Record of scholarly output
• Experience teaching at the undergraduate level in an American university context
• A strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate level in a small-class environment with active learning techniques
• Ability to contribute courses at the introductory level, core courses in our major, and electives in area of expertise
• Ability to mentor students
• Knowledge of course instructional technologies and online course management systems such as Canvas
• Excellent oral and written English
• Expertise in the areas of global media, intercultural communication, and grassroots media practices
• Experience with active and experiential learning

Desirable Characteristics:

Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate courses in communication and digital media at all levels
• Carry a nominal course load of six courses (18 credits) per year
• Engage in service to the department and the university, for example, by contributing to program development and serving on committees
• Advise and mentor students
• Collaborate with faculty and students on initiatives that enhance the academic and cultural environment of the university
• Develop and sustain an active research agenda that leads to publications in high-impact scholarly journals

The successful candidate will:

• Collaborate with the program director in the development of an innovative, state-of-the-art program and curriculum (e.g., cooperate in joint degree programs with other departments, creation of new courses, field trips)
• Attract resources (e.g., visiting professors, partnerships with companies, fundraising)
• Engage in networking activity in Rome, Italy, and Europe
• Organize and promote the program and its activities in coordination with the program director (e.g., admissions events, seminars, conferences, and end-of-semester exhibitions, and occasional shows)

About AUR

The American University of Rome (AUR) is located in Rome, Italy, and since 1969 has provided an American liberal arts education to students from all over the world seeking a unique and extraordinary educational experience. It is the oldest American degree-granting institution in Rome, and currently offers 10 Bachelor degrees and 3 Master degrees. All programs are taught in English.

AUR is a small, regionally accredited, internationally recognized liberal arts college offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs of the highest quality to students from all over the world. It is a first-choice university for degree students seeking an international learning experience through well-established programs and as a destination for study-abroad students. AUR prepares students to live and work across cultures as skilled and knowledgeable citizens of an interconnected and rapidly changing world. More information at aur.edu.

Application & Procedure

Applicants should submit in PDF format to applications@aur.edu: a letter of application responding to the responsibilities and desired characteristics above, and detailing their teaching and scholarly/creative experience; an up-to-date CV; and the names of three references to be contacted should the candidate proceed to the interview stage. Include “xxx” and the candidate's full name in the subject field.

First-round candidates will be interviewed remotely. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview in Rome.

Employment details

LEVEL: Assistant Professor
START DATE: August 2025
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 1 December 2024
SALARY: Competitive with local market

The American University of Rome is an equal-opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic environment. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who are traditionally underrepresented in higher education. Candidates of all genders are welcome to apply.