Assistant Professor of Communications and Media
Canadian Mennonite University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment in Communications and Media at the rank of Assistant Professor.
CMU seeks an innovative educator and practitioner who can help shape the next generation of thoughtful and creative communicators. The successful candidate will join a growing and dynamic Communications and Media program that emphasizes storytelling, applied learning, critical inquiry, theological grounding, and meaningful engagement with contemporary media and society.
The appointment will begin July 1, 2027.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Communications and Media at CMU combines professional skills development with the breadth and depth of a liberal arts and science education. Students develop expertise in media production, journalism, storytelling, communication strategy, and digital communication while engaging broader questions of ethics, culture, faith and religion, community, and public life.
Recent program review findings highlighted strong student outcomes, positive employment prospects for graduates, and opportunities for continued growth through expanded offerings in video production, social media, and emerging communication technologies.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Teach undergraduate courses in Communications and Media.
- Develop and deliver courses related to video production, digital storytelling, social media, communication strategy, and related areas.
- Contribute to curriculum development and ongoing program growth.
- Advise and mentor students in academic and career development.
- Maintain an active scholarly, creative, and/or professional profile.
- Participate in university service and contribute to the academic life of the institution.
- Foster relationships with industry partners and support experiential and work-integrated learning opportunities.
QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate will be able to bridge theory and practice, helping students develop both technical competencies and critical understanding. They will demonstrate a commitment to mentorship, collaborative learning, and preparing students to engage creatively and ethically in a rapidly evolving media environment.
Applicants must hold a completed PhD (preferred) or a master’s degree in Communications, Digital Media, Media Studies, Journalism, or a closely related field; a strong record of professional and/or creative practice demonstrated through a production portfolio; teaching experience or demonstrated potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching; evidence of scholarly, creative, or professional achievement; and hold an embodied commitment to the mission of CMU and to its service in church and society.
CMU is particularly interested in candidates with expertise in two or more of the following areas:
- Documentary and short-form video production
- Digital storytelling
- Social media strategy and content development
- Artificial Intelligence workflows in media production
- Communications planning
- Emerging media technologies
WHO WE ARE
Canadian Mennonite University is a Christian university rooted in the Anabaptist tradition and is committed to educating students for lives of service, leadership, reconciliation, and social responsibility. Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, CMU offers undergraduate and graduate programs characterized by academic excellence, community engagement, and meaningful faculty-student interaction. More information can be found at www.cmu.ca.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Extended Health, Dental, & Vision Benefits
- Employer Matched Defined-Contribution Pension Plan
- Tuition Scholarship Benefit Program for eligible employees and dependents
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Free Meal Program
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a research statement and creative/professional practice, a portfolio of examples of relevant creative/professional work, a statement on how their faith would contribute to their teaching and scholarship at CMU, and contact information for three references.
Applications, nominations, or inquiries about the nature of the post may be submitted in confidence to humanresources
Review of applications will begin on January 5, 2027, and will continue until the position is filled.
Canadian Mennonite University is committed to employment equity while ensuring our recruitment process is barrier free. Applications are encouraged from members of equity-seeking communities including women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and people of all sexual orientations and genders.
If there are ways we can make this process more accessible for you, please let us know. You can contact us confidentiality at humanresources