The School of Communication, Journalism, and Media at Central Michigan University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in immersive media and content creation at the rank of Assistant Professor.

We are looking for immersive media scholars and innovative storytellers - a candidate who has completed or will complete a terminal degree program (MFA, PhD, or equivalent) with immersive media as their central research and creative agenda. This position is designed for an emerging tenure-track educator and innovator who is building a dynamic academic career, continuing to develop their immersive media work, and who will inspire students at the undergraduate and graduate level.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about storytelling, experimentation, and the integration of technology with human creativity, while also contributing to CMUs dynamic program that emphasizes critical thinking, interdisciplinary collaboration, and socially engaged communication practices. Candidates whose research or creative work explores critical perspectives on technology, or new modes of digital engagement are especially encouraged to apply.

Position Expectations:

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMUs mission, vision, and leadership standards.

You must submit an online application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

Please include a link to video production demos in the cover letter and/or CV.

Preference will be given to applicants who apply by October 31, 2025.

The School of Communication, Journalism, and Media at Central Michigan University is dedicated to empowering students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in todays rapidly evolving media landscape. With a range of programs and courses, we offer hands-on training in communication, journalism, media, and more.

Our faculty are industry professionals and scholars who are passionate about mentorship and guiding students toward successful careers in media and communication.

For more information, please visit our website.

Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, masters, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.

CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.

Central is home to 17 mens and womens Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.

CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. Its part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the states largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.

Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions - Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more - are within easy reach of the citys central location in Michigans Lower Peninsula.

CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.