Description
Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.
About the FIU College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts:
Ranked #14 among public universities in the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI), the FIU College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts (CARTA) provides students with the distinct experience of working closely with an award-winning faculty in nationally ranked accredited programs in Miami, one of the country’s most vibrant and creative cities. CARTA emphasizes experiential learning, where students learn by doing through art and design studios, performances and productions, a student-run communication agency, and student news bureaus in Miami and Washington DC. Focused on its engaged mission of driving the information, innovation, and cultural economy of South Florida and beyond, CARTA is committed to a trans-disciplinary, experiential learning curriculum that prepares graduates for meaningful careers and leadership in their chosen professions.
About the Lee Caplin School of Journalism and Media:
The Lee Caplin School of Journalism and Media at Florida International University is a professional journalism and media education unit within FIU’s College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts, located on the Biscayne Bay Campus in North Miami, Florida. It provides undergraduate and graduate programs that emphasize hands-on, experiential training in areas such as digital journalism, multimedia production, broadcasting, and media communication, all designed to prepare students for careers in today’s evolving media industry. Students learn from award-winning faculty and work in professional facilities—including newsrooms, broadcast studios, advanced labs, and collaborative media spaces—to develop practical skills in storytelling, reporting, ethics, and media technology. The school also fosters career readiness, critical thinking, and social responsibility in both English and Spanish, while engaging with real-world media practices and industry partnerships.
Open Rank Teaching Professor in Emerging Media, Lee Caplin School of Journalism and Media
Position Description:
The Lee Caplin School of Journalism and Media in the College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts at Florida International University invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure earning position at the Assistant Teaching Professor or Associate Teaching Professor rank, starting in August 2026.
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and/or graduate digital video and multimedia, the creative and critical use of artificial intelligence in media, and data visualization. The ideal candidate will also bring hands-on experience with emerging technologies such as AR, VR, MR, and spatial/extended reality (XR), and demonstrate a passion for mentoring students in both technical skill development and conceptual innovation. This role involves designing and delivering forward-thinking coursework that bridges storytelling, technology, and data-driven media, preparing students to create impactful work in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. We welcome applicants who are collaborative, interdisciplinary, and eager to shape the future of media education.
Responsibilities:
Developing and teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in digital video and multimedia, data visualization, and related emerging media areas. The faculty member will mentor students in professional digital video and multimedia, teach data visualization principles and practices grounded in real-world applications, and maintain an active, collaborative presence within the School, College, and University. The candidate will contribute to curriculum development and interdisciplinary initiatives, remain current with emerging media technologies, and help shape the future of media education through industry-aligned, experiential learning opportunities.
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must have a graduate degree (M.A, M.S, M.F.A., Ph.D., or equivalent) in Digital Media, Communication, Journalism, Interactive or Immersive Media combined with professional experience and/or teaching in one or more of the following areas: digital video and multimedia, data visualization, artificial intelligence in media, and emerging media technologies including AR/VR/MR/XR. Preferred candidates will have experience with curriculum development and industry engagement.
Application Process:
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 536962 at careers.fiu.edu. Please include the following as attachments:
- A letter of application detailing your qualifications.
- Curriculum Vitae.
- 1 page statement of teaching philosophy.
- 1 page course description with learning objectives, for a course you would be excited to develop and teach. This may be an existing course you've refined over time, or an aspirational course that reflects where you see the field heading.
- Portfolio of a selection of professional media works compiled into a single pdf with links created for web viewing.
- Portfolio of a selection of student works, if available, compiled into a single pdf with links of 1-5 minutes, created for web viewing.
- Contact information for three professional references. Letters of recommendation will be solicited for finalists, those invited for on campus interviews.
To receive full consideration, applications and required materials should be received by April 12, 2026. Applications will be reviewed periodically until the position is closed. For questions, please contact Dr. Luis Alberto Gonzalez Perez, lagonza@fiu.edu, Chair of the Search Committee.
Applicants are encouraged to review Florida International University’s immigration and visa requirements, if applicable, prior to applying: https://hr.fiu.edu/employees-affiliates/working-at-fiu/immigration-process
FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email ocr@fiu.edu.
