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Faculty and Staff are committed to support Stockton University’s strong student-centered vision and mission. 

This is an in-person on campus, non-remote position. The University has implemented a program allowing employees to work from home one day a week. Participation is subject to Divisional Executive approval depending on operational need.

Assistant Professor of Digital Studies, Tenure Track, Starting September 1, 2026

  • Galloway, New Jersey
  • School of Arts & Humanities
  • Faculty Full-time
  • Opening on: Nov 20 2025

Campus Location: Main Campus (Galloway)

Department: School of Arts and Humanities

Salary Range: $69,373.45 - $79,781.83

Salary Information: Salary commensurate with experience and is accompanied by an extremely competitive University benefits package

Work Hours: varies

Brief Job Overview/Summary

Stockton University’s Digital Studies (DIGI) Program invites applications for a full-time, 10-month, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning September 1, 2026.

The DIGI program prepares students to become versatile “digital generalists” who think critically, design creatively, and adapt to new technologies in a rapidly evolving digital world.

The successful candidate for this TT position will play a key leadership role in advancing this interdisciplinary program and contribute expertise in areas such as interactive media, coding, design thinking, UI/UX, extended reality (XR), artificial intelligence (AI), or other emerging fields within digital technologies.

Descriptions of Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrate an active research and/or creative agenda that contributes to the field of Digital Studies
  • Engage in curriculum development and interdisciplinary collaboration across programs and schools
  • Play a leading role in shaping the direction of the Digital Studies program, including developing new courses, mentoring students and colleagues, and building partnerships within and beyond the University
  • Teach 24 credits per academic year (typically three 4-credit courses per semester), including Digital Studies and General Studies courses related to their area of expertise
  • Actively participate in Program, School and/or University service

Required Qualifications:

  • Ph.D., MFA, or other terminal degree in Digital Media Studies or a closely related field (for example, Media Studies, Communication, Digital Design, Interactive Media or New Media Art, Computer Science, or similar disciplines that integrate digital theory and practice)
  • Teaching experience in higher education or in a comparable educational or professional setting

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Evidence of teaching excellence in courses related to Digital Studies
  • Full-time higher education teaching experience in Digital Studies or a related field
  • Professional work experience in the digital field (e.g., game, coding, interactive media, UI/UX, XR, AI)
  • Evidence of leadership and organizational skills
  • Experience working collaboratively across disciplines or programs

Screening Information:
Screening of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by December 31, 2025 will receive full consideration.

How to Apply:
To apply please visit https://employment.stockton.edu or click the "Apply" button.

Only electronic applications will be accepted. Please complete the online application and include the name, phone number and email of three professional references within the application in addition to the following required documents listed below. All required documents (Microsoft Word of PDF) must be submitted in order for your application to move forward. 

  • A letter of interest describing qualifications and accomplishments
  • Current resume or curriculum vitae
  • Unofficial Graduate transcripts
  • Teaching philosophy statement (1 page)
  • Documents showing evidence of teaching effectiveness
  • Scholarship plans and research capabilities - Evidence of an active research and/or creative agenda (One-page statement of scholarship plans, creative work, and research interests)
  • Samples of scholarly or creative work (e.g. documents, video, etc.)

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Please note:

  • Stockton University is an equal opportunity institution. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Stockton University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (including, but not limited to the prohibition of sexual misconduct and relationship violence, sexual assault and harassment) in all of its educational programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations as appropriate. An applicant may request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process by contacting Bart Musitano, Manager for University Pensions and Benefits within the Office of Human Resources (Main Campus, J-115) at 609-652-4384, Monday-Friday between 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • All offers of employment are contingent upon a favorable background check, which may include social intelligence from a consumer reporting agency.
  • In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees (faculty exempt) are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment. Applicants must meet the requirements listed.
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