Job Description

Lycoming College is hiring a Visiting Assistant Professor of Communication and Media Studies to join our Academic team for the Fall 2026 semester.

Lycoming College, one of the nation's oldest residential liberal arts and sciences colleges, invites candidates for its Visiting Assistant Professor of Communication and Media Studies. With a first-rate undergraduate education and an increased commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable campus community that supports all faculty, staff, and students, we are seeking candidates who can support and contribute to our mission and 2021 strategic plan.

As the Department of Communication and Media Studies expands, we seek a student-centered educator with a passion for teaching and mentoring, with a master's degree or higher, and an academic background and/or industry experience in at least one of the following areas:

Media and Digital Culture: Public opinion, trends forecasting, online behavior, digital popular culture, or emerging technologies (e.g., AI)

Public Discourse: Journalism, sports media, political communication, intercultural communication, or communication in business, science, arts, or humanities settings

Research and Analysis: Media and communication theory, research, writing, or analysis

Strategic Communication: Advertising, public relations, social media, content creation, broadcasting, or public speaking

Who We Are:
Founded in 1812, Lycoming College is one of the nation's oldest and most respected liberal arts colleges. Today, our community of 1,200 active learners from 22 states and territories and 17 countries comprises a student body that is 32 percent domestic students of the global majority or international, all of whom work with our renowned scholars to craft customized combinations of market-driven majors, minors and concentrations across our 48+ academic programs. Students compete in 19 NCAA Division III sports, participate in faculty-driven research, thrive in a robust program of internship experiences, and study abroad in more than two dozen countries. Lycoming College has one of the highest endowment-per-student ratios in the country. The institution is a member of the Annapolis Group of Liberal Arts Colleges and is recognized by U.S. News as a top 100 National Liberal Arts College and the No. 22 Best Value School. Lycoming College is dedicated to providing a high-quality liberal arts and sciences education for all students. Learn more at

The College proudly celebrates and values the principle of inclusive excellence. In support of its commitment to establishing an inclusive and equitable campus, Lycoming College seeks to recruit more faculty and staff of diverse perspectives and experiences with the recognition that doing so advances institutional excellence.

Lycoming College is an equal opportunity employer.

What will I do in this role?

Teach a 3-3 course load, including introductory and advanced undergraduate courses
Develop new courses aligned with the candidate's area of expertise and department needs
Support and engage students beyond the classroom, through mentorship and advising, career-focused or applied experiences, collaborative projects, campus involvement, or other ways
Engage in service to the department and the College

What are we looking for?

Education and Experience

Master's degree or higher

Skills and Qualifications

An academic background and/or industry experience in at least one of the areas listed above
Demonstrated experience in college-level teaching or clear, thoughtful plans for effective instruction
A record or promise of contributions to the field through industry involvement, academic or mainstream publications, creative work, or the like
A commitment to a liberal arts education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the ability to teach, mentor, and support students of diverse perspectives and experiences
The ability to engage students beyond the classroom through mentorship and advising, career-focused or applied experiences, research, collaborative projects, campus involvement, or other ways
Housing in a college-owned rental property may be provided, subject to availability.

What We Offer!.
Lycoming College has an excellent benefits package that includes:

Health & Wellness Benefits:

Health insurance - Lycoming College offers a wide variety of health plan options available.
Dental insurance, including orthodontia coverage.
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
Life & accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Cancer insurance
Personal accident insurance
Wellness program
Employee assistance program
Retirement Benefits:403(b) retirement plan with up to 8% contributions from the College
Tuition Benefits:Free tuition for employees, spouses, and eligible dependents at Lycoming College
Free tuition for eligible dependents at over 600 colleges nationwide through Tuition Exchange, Inc.
Free tuition for employees, spouses, and eligible dependents at the Pennsylvania College of Technology
Paid Leave Benefits:Generous paid time off (PTO)
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Perks:15% discount at the campus bookstore, excluding textbooks and snacks
Reduced rates for meal packages for on-campus dining facilities
Use of the campus recreations center and gym facilities for employees and household family members
Use of the campus Library

How do I Join the Warrior Team?
Please submit a detailed cover letter that speaks to the skills, qualifications, and duties described in the job listing, your Resume/CV, and a list of three references with contact information. Candidates will be evaluated on their ability to illustrate how their experience and skills connect to the qualifications of this position.

Candidates who apply by October 10th, 2025, will receive priority.

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