Auburn University at Montgomery
Assistant Professor in Journalism
The Department of Communication and Theatre at Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) seeks a tenure track, Assistant Professor in Journalism beginning Fall 2025. This position represents an exciting opportunity to help shape and grow our journalism curriculum as part of a dynamic department focused on preparing students for success in today’s multimedia environment.
The ideal candidate will have a background in multimedia journalism with the ability to teach courses including but not limited to multimedia journalism and video production. We are especially interested in qualified candidates who can inspire students through hands-on, practical assignments and embed multimedia and video production in journalism and communication courses. We have supportive teaching facilities, including TV and audio studios – for which the ideal candidate would serve as liaison – and a Mac computer lab with Adobe Creative Cloud.
In addition to teaching journalism courses, the successful applicant may have opportunities to develop new courses in video and media production and interdisciplinary courses in film, theatre, and strategic communication. Joining our faculty of 9 full-time members, new faculty will find an environment supportive of quality teaching and professional growth through research.
Our students represent diverse backgrounds and benefit from small class sizes averaging 20 per section. The teaching load is 4/3, or 3/3 with an active research agenda. Internal funding and professional development leaves are available to support research and creative endeavors. AUM offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and life insurance, employee and dependent education benefits, and a defined-benefit pension plan.
Minimum qualifications include:
- Terminal degree (Ph.D., MFA) in journalism, media, or communication ABD or AB thesis may be considered but the degree must be completed by August 1, 2025
- Demonstrated capacity to teach multimedia journalism and video production
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching
- Commitment to developing and maintaining an active research program
- Ability to teach in-person and online and provide service to the department, the college, and the university
Preferred qualifications include:
- Professional experience in journalism and/or multimedia or video production
- Proficient with Adobe Premiere Pro, Audition, and InDesign
How to Apply:
Visit https://www.jobs.aum.edu/postings/6939 and complete an online application.
Completed applications must include, 1) cover letter indicating qualifications, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) teaching philosophy, 4) research statement, 5) graduate transcripts (official transcript will be needed at time of hire), and 6) contact information for at least three professional references (will be contacted for final candidates only).
Screening of applications will begin as received with priority given to applications received by December 1, 2024. While the position will remain open until filled, AUM reserves the right once interviewing has begun to stop accepting applications.
Contact Neil David Seibel, Search Committee Chair, at with any questions.
Review of applications begins immediately and we will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.
Auburn University at Montgomery is an equal-opportunity employer committed to achieving excellence through diversity; therefore, we encourage applications from historically under-represented groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
While this position is opened until filled, AUM reserves the right once interviewing has begun to stop accepting applications.
Central Michigan University
Immersive Media & Video Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track)
The School of Communication, Journalism, and Media at Central Michigan University invites applications for the 2025-2026 academic year for a full time, tenure-track position in video and immersive media production at the rank of Assistant Professor. The position begins in August of 2025. The ideal candidate would have a background in immersive media (VR, AR, projection mapping, virtual sets, etc.), film making, digital media creation, including shooting, editing, studio production, and/or post-production. The position will teach a variety of existing undergraduate and graduate courses, advise students, and develop new courses in the area of video and immersive media production. Establishing a strong program of research and/or creative activity, and providing service to the department, college, university, and profession are expected.
Required Qualifications:
- PhD, MFA or equivalent terminal degree completed by August 15, 2025 in with an emphasis in video, film or related mass media studies area.
- Experience with using industry-standard tools to create Immersive Media (VR, AR, projection mapping, virtual sets, etc.)
- Experience in film or video production, contemporary practices, and/or areas of evolving media trends
- Experience in the classroom with an ability to teach video and digital media production
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suites
- 2 years or more experience teaching at the university level
- A professional, creative, or research record in film or video production, immersive media, contemporary practices, and/or areas of evolving media trends
- Ability and comfort to teach other media-related courses
You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position at https://www.jobs.cmich.edu/postings/41526.
Preference will be given to applicants who apply by November 20.
Required application materials include:
- a letter of application that specifically addresses position qualifications and duties,
- current vita,
- contact information for three references to be contacted through an electronic system for a letter, and
- a link to a portfolio that demonstrates knowledge of immersive media, film, and video production, and provides high level professional examples of exhibition. Please limit examples to ten minutes and include a statement detailing the applicant’s role in the production.
CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex-based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight.
University of Connecticut
Assistant Professor In-Residence
INTRODUCTION
The Department of Journalism at the University of Connecticut invites applications for one non-tenure track position teaching core journalism courses at the rank of Assistant Professor in Residence, renewable annually based on funding and performance, with the potential for multi-year contracts. This position is based at the UConn Storrs campus and will begin on January 1, 2025.
We seek a colleague with significant teaching and professional experience in news writing, reporting, multiplatform editing, and journalism ethics to instruct undergraduate students at all levels.
The ideal candidate will also demonstrate knowledge of local and online news, Freedom of Information and media law, journalism history, and AP style.
The successful candidate will assist the department with instruction of at least three core UConn Journalism courses such as Newswriting I, Newswriting II, Journalism Ethics, Media Law, Multiplatform Editing, Multimedia Skills, and/or The Press in America.
Other responsibilities will include advising journalism majors, serving on departmental, CLAS (College of Liberal Arts & Sciences) and university-wide committees, engaging in program assessment and curriculum development, holding office hours, collaborating with faculty colleagues and local news publication partners, and participating in traditional academic functions.
The successful candidate will share a deep commitment to effective undergraduate instruction. UConn Journalism is the only nationally accredited journalism program in New England. It embraces the standards set by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (www.acejmc.org). It has seven tenure-stream faculty, three in-residence faculty, and more than 170 majors. All faculty members have significant professional backgrounds, including two who have won Pulitzer Prizes. For more information, visit jourrnalism.uconn.edu.
UConn Journalism’s curriculum is built on a practical approach that encompasses fieldwork by students. We train students to produce publishable news content following professional standards of accuracy and ethics. The goal of the department is to graduate journalists who represent the highest standards of our profession and become national and international leaders in the field. We do not produce marketing or advertising material.
The Journalism Department embraces an inclusive environment. All faculty are expected to contribute to the department’s goal of preparing future generations of journalists to serve the needs of an increasingly diverse population.
Founded in 1881, UConn is a Land Grant and Sea Grant institution and member of the Space Grant Consortium. It is the State’s flagship institution of higher education and includes a main campus in Storrs, CT, four regional campuses throughout the state, and 13 Schools and Colleges, including a Law School in Hartford, and Medical and Dental Schools at the UConn Health campus in Farmington. The University has approximately 10,000 faculty and staff and 32,000 students, including nearly 24,000 undergraduates and over 8,000 graduate and professional students. UConn is a Carnegie Foundation R1 (highest research activity) institution, among the top 25 public universities in the nation. Through research, teaching, service, and outreach, UConn embraces diversity and cultivates leadership, integrity, and engaged citizenship in its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. UConn promotes the health and well-being of citizens by enhancing the social, economic, cultural, and natural environments of the state and beyond. The University serves as a beacon of academic and research excellence and a center for innovation and social service to communities. UConn is a leader in many scholarly, research, and innovation areas. Today, the path forward includes exciting opportunities and notable challenges. Record numbers of undergraduate applications and support for student success have enabled the University to become extraordinarily selective.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in journalism or another related field.
- A strong professional journalism portfolio.
- Demonstrated capacity to teach three (3) core undergraduate journalism courses.
- Documentation of a commitment to teaching and/or mentoring a diverse student population.
- Evidence of ability to contribute to the diversity and excellence of the learning experience through innovative teaching and public engagement.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- History of involvement in professional journalism organizations.
- Demonstrated history of or potential for securing external funding.
APPOINTMENT TERMS
This is a 9-month, non-tenure track position at the level of Assistant Professor in Residence. The teaching load is 21 credits per academic year. The position is based in Storrs. Faculty may also be asked to teach at one of UConn’s regional campuses as part of their ordinary workload. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The successful candidate hired for this position may be renewed annually depending on funding and performance; after six successful years, Assistant Professors in Residence may be eligible for a multi-year contract and promotion.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
TO APPLY
Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Faculty and Staff Positions, Search #498421 to upload the following additional application materials:
- A cover letter,
- Curriculum vitae,
- Professional journalism portfolio
- Teaching statement (including teaching philosophy, teaching experience, commitment to effective learning, concepts for new course development, etc.);
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness, including at least one journalism course syllabus
- Commitment to diversity statement (including broadening participation, integrating multicultural experiences in instruction and research and pedagogical techniques to meet the needs of diverse learning styles, etc.);
- Names and contact information for three (3) professional references who can speak to the candidate’s teaching and journalism experience.
Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, applications should be received no later than October 21, 2024.
At the University of Connecticut, our commitment to excellence is complemented by our commitment to building a culturally diverse community.
This position will be filled subject to budgetary approval.
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.
All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.
The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employee’s unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.
University of South Carolina
Baldwin Business and Financial Chair in Journalism
Associate Professor/Professor
School of Journalism and Mass Communications
South Carolina’s leading journalism school seeks an innovator and proven leader to head its growing business and financial journalism initiative.
The School of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of South Carolina invites applications for a nine-month tenure-track faculty position as the Baldwin Business and Financial Chair in Journalism at the rank of either Associate Professor or Full Professor to begin August 16, 2025.
The successful candidate will be prepared to lead a program that goes beyond journalism to build alliances with faculty and students among disciplines across the campus and beyond.
Required Education and Experience:
- Ph.D. or other terminal degree plus proven record of record/creative scholarship or professional experience consistent with academic policy by the start date of employment (at least seven years for Associate Professor or at least nine years for Full Professor rank).
- Evidence of scholarly or creative activity in journals, university presses, or other publication outlets consistent with school and college-level expectations for applicable faculty rank.
- Record of teaching effectiveness to include but not limited to sample syllabi, course evaluations, awards, or peer reviews of teaching.
- Ability to contribute to curriculum innovation and development, or student industry-immersion programs.
- Evidence of national or international scholarly reputation in business journalism or closely related field.
- Record of professional achievements and expertise in business journalism or closely related field.
- Potential or a well-established record in attracting extramural funding related to scholar’s areas of expertise.
The School of Journalism and Mass Communications
The School of Journalism and Mass Communications offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees and enrolls more than 2,000 undergraduates and 70 graduate students. The School maintains a dual-track (academic and professional) tenure and promotion system and values both academic credentials and professional expertise. The faculty consists of a collegial group of researchers, educators, and professionals with a wide range of backgrounds and interests. The school houses two professional video studios, a photography studio and five Mac labs. We extensively use Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop in our classes. As part of our program, every student has a subscription to Adobe Creative Suite.
College of Information and Communications
The College of Information and Communications is home to two nationally recognized schools, the School of Journalism and Mass Communications and the School of Information Science. The college provides outstanding teaching, research, and community outreach. As such, it is one of only a few universities to combine its communications and information science programs, two rapidly evolving — and converging — fields united by a shared belief that information accessibility is the cornerstone of self-governance. The college has more than 100 faculty and staff members. Assets available to faculty and students in both schools include The Social Media Insights Lab and the Biometric and User Experience Lab. Both are designed to facilitate the study of issues related to data, media and their impact on society.
The University of South Carolina
The University of South Carolina is classified as a research-extensive university with very high research activity. The university is located in Columbia, South Carolina’s state capital, a unique, family-friendly city located equidistant from beautiful Atlantic beaches and the historic, rolling Blue Ridge mountains.
Application Procedure
All applicants must complete an online application at USC Jobs at the following link: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/176624
Applications are due by December 8, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.
Candidates should be prepared to upload the following documents:
- Letter of application
- Curriculum vitae
- List of three references (including name, phone number and email)
- Three letters of recommendation signed and on letterhead (only for candidates selected as finalists). While these letters are only required prior to interview, letters may be uploaded to USCJobs at the time of initial application.
For further information or questions about this position, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Kenneth Campbell at .
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Temple University
Assistant Professor of Instruction (Non-Tenure Track)
Department of Communication and Social Influence
Klein College of Media and Communication
The Department of Communication and Social Influence in the Klein College of Media and Communication at Temple University invites applications for the position of a full-time, non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Instruction to join the department beginning Fall 2025. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in communication or related field; applicants anticipating conferral of the doctoral degree by Fall 2025 are also welcome to apply.
The Department of Communication and Social Influence (CSI) is proud of its mission to apply communication theory and research to understand and impact issues of social change, particularly in urban environments and on social issues related to diverse communities. Leveraging Temple University’s setting in North Philadelphia, CSI focuses on teaching effective communicators in civic engagement, risk communication, conflict management, and core aspects of urban environments: advocacy, diversity, equity, and inclusion, intercultural communication, and social justice. The CSI major prepares students to work in private, public, government, and non-profit sectors, as well as for law school and graduate programs. The CSI faculty teaches students to develop humanistic and social-scientific approaches for effective public communication in urban environments. The ideal candidate will share the department’s strong commitment to undergraduate student success.
We seek applicants with a strong focus on areas of communication and conflict theory and practice, intercultural communication, interpersonal communication, and/or social activism and advocacy. Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate how their work can inform and effect social change in social systems such as law, healthcare, education, government or science and technology.
Because undergraduate teaching is the primary responsibility of this position, applicants should demonstrate a commitment to and an excellence in pedagogical practice by providing a statement of teaching philosophy, summary of teaching experience, and indications of teaching and advising success. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute significantly to the department and to Klein College through service, which may include developing curriculum, serving on committees, and advising student organizations.
The Lew Klein College of Media and Communication is one of the largest comprehensive colleges of media and communication in the nation taking full advantage of its position in a diverse, research-intensive university located in Philadelphia, the country’s fourth-largest media market. Klein College is home to four departments: Communication and Social Influence, Advertising and Public Relations, Journalism, and Media Studies and Production. Graduate degrees across the college include an MA in Media Studies and Production, an MA in Journalism, an online MS in Communication Management, and an MS in Communication for Development and Social Change. The college also offers a Ph.D. in Media and Communication. The college enrolls nearly 2,000 undergraduate students and more than 100 graduate students. The university community at large includes more than 30,000 students in the region and at several international campuses. Temple is a Carnegie Research One University (highest research activity). For more information about the department, college, and university, please visit http://Klein.temple.edu. Temple University is an equal opportunity, equal access affirmative action employer, committed to achieving a diverse community.
The Lew Klein College of Media and Communication was the 2018 recipient of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Equity and Diversity Award, honoring the college’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Temple University is an equal opportunity, equal access affirmative action employer, committed to achieving a diverse community.
Applicants should submit the following: (1) a cover letter indicating interest and relevant professional and academic background, including experience working with diverse populations and/or covering urban issues; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) statement of teaching interests, philosophy, and success; and (4) names and contact information for at least three references. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Electronic submissions are preferred. Please submit materials electronically at or by mail to:
Tricia S. Jones, Search Committee Chair
Department of Communication and Social Influence
220 Weiss Hall
Temple University
1701 N. 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Email:
Phone: 610-772-0716
University of South Alabama
Tenure-track Assistant Professor Position in Multimedia Journalism
The Department of Communication at the University of South Alabama invites applicants for a full-time (9-month), tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Multimedia Journalism, beginning on August 15, 2025. Applicants should possess an earned doctoral degree in Journalism, Communication, Media Studies, or a closely related field, but ABD’s near completion of the degree will be considered. Candidates should have expertise in a variety of multimedia storytelling techniques, and candidates with knowledge of and experience with Adobe Premiere, photography, videography, and writing for digital, linear, and print are particularly encouraged to apply.
Details are available at: https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/academicaffairs/facultyposition.html
Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.
The University of South Alabama is an EO/AA employer–Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
West Chair of Excellence
Department of Communication
Description
The Department of Communication at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) invites applications for the position of West Chair of Excellence in Communication and Public Affairs at the rank of associate or full professor. This is a tenure-track, 9-month position with appointment to begin August 1, 2025
The George R. West, Jr. Chair of Excellence in Communication and Public Affairs is an endowed professorship that provides resources to bring a top-caliber scholar to campus to lead students and the community in the pursuit of the whole truth. The funding agreement offers broad latitude in the area selected for the Chair, but the position should challenge students to confront complexities in contemporary society by emphasizing a liberal arts approach to understanding public and world affairs. Applications are encouraged from a wide range of areas of study related to communication and public affairs. This includes, but is not limited to, consumption of media, effects of media on individuals and society, environmental communication, and health communication.
The West Chair of Excellence should be a positive role model as a teacher or practitioner who has demonstrated a keen interest in students. They must be sufficiently distinguished as a practitioner to have credibility in their chosen profession as well as in related professions; and have demonstrated the ability to and interest in creatively extending the influence of the Chair abroad the campus, the community and the profession.
The successful candidate will be a seasoned scholar who values and enjoys teaching undergraduate students. The department emphasizes experiential learning and would value a colleague who can intentionally include students in their research or creative work. Duties also include the convening of forums, workshops and symposia dealing with public affairs issues. The Chair is expected to continue producing scholarships and to serve as a role model for faculty in the department. The Chair will have a reduced teaching load (2-2) to facilitate research productivity. The endowment also provides a $20,000 annual spending account to facilitate the research of the Chair. Additional startup funds will be available.
The Department of Communication is home to over 500 students pursuing either a Bachelor of Science major or minor in Communication. The major provides a flexible curriculum that is defined by a common core and an array of elective options that allow learners the opportunity to build skill in their focus area for an ever-changing media landscape (e.g., journalism, strategic communication, film, photojournalism etc.). The students in Communication are served by 15 accomplished and engaged faculty who possess a diverse range of professional and academic expertise including, public relations, reporting, social media management, creative direction, photojournalism, film production, etc. These faculty have emergent research profiles and utilize intra- and interdisciplinary approaches to communication scholarship. The department prides itself for its hands-on, community-oriented, and award-winning approach to teaching, learning, and scholarships and is accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Terminal degree in Mass Communication, Communication, or a related discipline;
- Record of scholarship, teaching, and service that merits tenure in the Department of Communication at the associate or full professor rank;
- Engagement in active and on-going scholarship in a field related to communication and public affairs;
- Ability to teach introductory/advanced courses that meet the needs of the department and university;
- Evidence of prior service to the profession and community.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Record of scholarship, teaching, and service that merits tenure in the Department of Communication at the full professor rank;
- Evidence of mentoring undergraduate students;
- Substantial standing and productivity in an area of expertise related to communication and public affairs;
- Motivation and dedication needed to maintain a high level of research productivity;
- Demonstrated excellence in the classroom;
- Prior experience as a practitioner in a field related to communication and public affairs.
Application Procedures
Applicants should submit all the following to our online application system for consideration:
- A letter of interest addressing their qualifications for the position, making sure to address each minimum qualification;
- CV, including up-to-date personal contact information;
- A two-page (single-spaced) description of scholarship agenda and program;
- Names, titles, and email addresses for 3-5 professional references for confidential letters of recommendation to be requested.
Review of applications will begin September 15, 2024 and will continue until a candidate is found.
About UTC
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) is a regional comprehensive university and a national model for metropolitan universities. Located in downtown Chattanooga, the main footprint of campus offers the beauty of a campus located in a college town with the amenities of a metropolitan location. UTC serves a vibrant and diverse student body, metropolitan area, and region. The university has an enrollment of over 11,000 students, 58% of whom identify as female. Approximately 23% of the student body self-identify as members of a minority group and 20% are first generation students.
UTC is the second largest institution in the University of Tennessee System. Founded in 1886 as a private college, it became part of the UT system in 1969. The four degree-granting colleges (College of Arts and Sciences, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Gary W. Rollins College of Business, and College of Health, Education and Professional Studies) offer 47 undergraduate degree programs with 98 concentrations. Together they offer 29 graduate programs including 6 doctoral programs. The Honors College and the Library, both led by Deans, further enrich the academic culture on campus. UTC has ten Chairs of Excellence and an array of endowed professorships. The University’s Division 1 athletic program has been strengthened measurably over the past several years, lifting the profile of the university regionally and nationally.
The Chattanooga metropolitan area is often used as an extension of the classroom, with partnerships and collaborations across the city that provide immersive, hands-on research, internships, and practicum experiences for UTC students. Through these experiences, our students are better prepared to contribute to the regional and state economy and workforce. Indeed, the university’s strategic plan has an ambitious goal to embed high-impact practices within all degree programs.
About Chattanooga
Nestled between scenic Lookout Mountain and the Tennessee River, Chattanooga offers breathtaking natural beauty, lively city amenities and a small-town feel.
Our city has it all, with historic cultural institutions like the Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra and the Bessie Smith Cultural Center, iconic attractions like Rock City and Ruby Falls, opportunities for epic outdoor adventures, and an eclectic contemporary art, music and food scene.
Chattanooga’s robust economy fosters an environment where tech start-ups thrive alongside established industries and corporations. It’s where innovation meets tradition, creating endless opportunities for growth and success.
UTC embodies Chattanooga’s dynamic spirit, serving as one of the city’s most vital institutions where progressive transformation and community thrive. UTC is where Chattanooga goes to build the future.
The University of Tennessee Chattanooga is an EEO/AA/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its educational and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability or covered veteran status.
University of Florida
Assistant/Associate Professor
Job No: 533286
Work Type: Tenure-Track Faculty
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Communications/Public Relations/Marketing
Department: 23040000 – CJC-JOURNALISM
Classification Title: Assistant/Associate Professor
Job Description
The Opportunity
The Department of Journalism at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (CJC) seeks to hire two faculty members – one Assistant Professor and one Assistant or Associate Professor (tenure-track/tenured positions) to begin in the Fall 2025 term. We are particularly interested in candidates whose broad program of work examines the dynamics of contemporary news environments. We welcome applicants with interests in technology use in journalism, news audiences, visual journalism, the global news environment and sports journalism; however, applicants whose research focuses on other contemporary issues in journalism, working from any methodological perspective, are also invited. Candidates should have a demonstrated interest in journalism-focused research and teaching. They should hold a doctorate in journalism/media/communication (or related field) and are expected to show evidence of top-tier publications, with potential for external funding if applicable; this will be especially important for those applying for appointment at the associate professor level. Professional experience in any type of journalism (print/online/broadcast) is strongly preferred.
The successful candidates will have the opportunity to teach both undergraduate and graduate classes, and we would especially welcome applicants with the ability to teach a variety of courses in the department and the graduate division, including the ability to develop new courses. The selected candidates will conduct original scholarship, teach two courses per semester, mentor students (undergraduate, MA and PhD) and participate in service to the department, college, university and discipline.
About UF’s College of Journalism and Communications
We are recognized as a national leader in communication scholarship and professional skills development. Be part of an ambitious, progressive, and collaborative program at one of the top public research universities in the United States.
Accredited by ACEJMC, the college has earned its reputation for excellence over the past half century on the strength of its programs, faculty, students and alumni, the stories they tell and the difference they make around the world. With more than 83 full-time faculty members and 150 part-time instructors serving in four academic departments – Advertising, Journalism, Public Relations and Media Production, Management and Technology – we enroll about 2,500 undergraduates per year, both in-person and on-line. More than 700 graduate students are earning master’s and doctoral degrees. Visit the Department of Journalism website for more information about the department, including its cutting-edge facilities and programs, such as the Innovation News Center and Fresh Take Florida.
The College of Journalism and Communications offers multiple research and teaching environments, including the Consortium on Trust in Media and Technology, the STEM Translational Communication Center, the Center for Public Interest Communication, the Atlas Social Media Listening Lab, the Brechner Center for the Advancement of the First Amendment, the Media Effects and Technology Lab, among others. In addition, CJC students participate in a variety of immersion experiences, including The Innovation News Center, Fresh Take Florida, the Division of Media Properties, and The Agency, a full-service student-run advertising and public relations agency. The college is highly involved in UF’s AI Initiative.
About the University of Florida
UF is the state’s sole member of the Association of American Universities. In 2023, UF faculty generated more than $1.1 billion in research grants, including a comprehensive long-term AI initiative (https://ai.ufl.edu/about/); UF research is enhanced by the availability of state-of-the-art infrastructure that includes a supercomputer.
The University of Florida offers a competitive salary commensurate with similar positions and includes a full benefits package. To view the university’s Total Reward benefit package, please click here: https://benefits.hr.ufl.edu/.
The University of Florida is an equal employment employer and is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.
About Gainesville, Florida
As home to Florida’s largest and oldest university, Gainesville (http://cityofgainesville.org) is one of the state’s centers of education, medicine, cultural events and athletics. Gainesville and the surrounding areas are home to about 250,000 people, a robust arts community, several museums, a world-class health care system anchored at UF, a downtown core known for its restaurants and brew pubs, excellent public and private schools, and abundant nature exemplified by clear, natural springs. Additionally, within two hours are attractions such as Disney World, Universal Studios, Busch Gardens and historic St. Augustine. Explore Gainesville in 60 Seconds.
If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-4621 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD).
If you aren’t certain this description fits your background and interests, please contact us or if you have any additional questions, please contact search committee chair Kim Walsh-Childers at .
Review of applications will begin Oct. 24, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply by review date to receive priority consideration.
Degrees earned from educational institutions outside of the United States must be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http//www.naces.org/. The application packet will be submitted as one PDF file through the UF Jobs website at https://jobs.ufl.edu/. All candidates for employment are subject to pre-employment screening, which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks and verification of education.
The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran
Expected Salary:
Commensurate with experience and education
Minimum Requirements:
- A Ph.D. in Journalism, Media, Communication(s) or related fields.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional experience in any aspect of journalism.
- Ability to engage and mentor students in research projects.
- Capacity to teach professional/skills courses in broadcast journalism, visual/multimedia journalism, or narrative nonfiction (print/online/magazine).
- Commitment to institution-building and collaborative initiatives at the college and university level.
- Evidence or promise (for fresh Ph.D. graduates) of high-level research activity such as top-tier publications, external grants.
- Experience teaching in higher education.
- Ability to teach journalism skills and/or survey courses.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please submit your applications online via PageUp: https://apptrkr.com/5694562. Applications must be submitted in a single pdf file that includes:
- A 2- to 3-page (single-spaced, 12-point font) cover letter detailing previous research, teaching and professional experience.
- A current CV.
- A research statement (not to exceed 5 pages, single-spaced, 12-point font) describing (but not limited to) your current and future program of scholarship, funded activity and scholarly impact (journal impact factor, citation index, press coverage, etc.).
- Sample articles (1-3 representing what you believe to be your most impactful work).
- Teaching portfolio (including teaching philosophy, sample syllabi, student evaluations, etc.).
- Contact details for three references.
- Any other supporting documentation that you deem relevant to the position.
Note: The Search Committee may request additional materials at a later time.
Health Assessment Required:
No
Applications Close: Open until filled
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5694562
The University is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.
University of Puget Sound
Assistant Professor of Communication Studies – Tenure Track
Job ID: 7927
Location: Communication Studies
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Faculty Posting Details
Appointment:
Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Communication Studies to begin fall 2025.
The Department of Communication Studies at the University of Puget Sound is seeking a full-time tenure-track faculty member with a passion for teaching and an interest in working at a liberal arts institution. We encourage applications from teacher-scholars dedicated to undergraduate education in Communication with an emphasis in Organizational and/or Strategic Communication.
Responsibilities:
The Department of Communication Studies is especially interested in strong teachers who are excited about developing a novel curriculum. Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to excellence in research and teaching. We welcome applicants from a variety of methodological backgrounds. The ideal candidate will be able to teach courses that complement existing strengths in the department and university and will be committed to contributing to a diverse and inclusive academic community.
Candidates with a focus on digital media are especially encouraged to apply, as are candidates with an interest in contributing to University interdisciplinary efforts in Data Analytics and AI.
The successful candidate’s primary teaching responsibilities will include: 1) an introductory communication course in their area of expertise, 2) a 200-level communication theory course, 3) 300-level methods courses 4) upper division electives stemming from the candidate’s specific area of expertise, including but not limited to advanced organizational communication courses and/or strategic communication courses such as digital marketing communication, public relations, and other related areas, and 5) a 400-level senior seminar for graduating majors. The ideal candidate will also contribute to the University core curriculum at the intro and upper levels.
The standard teaching load is three units per semester. Additional duties include professional development, student advising, and participation in departmental service and university governance.
Qualifications:
Ph.D. in the field of Communication at the time of appointment. Applicants must demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching and research with particular commitment to undergraduate teaching and liberal arts education.
Application Instructions & Deadline:
Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified. Interested individuals are encouraged to submit online application materials no later than October 25, 2024, to ensure consideration. Materials can be addressed to the Department Chair, Department of Communication Studies, University of Puget Sound.
Required Documents: Please upload the following applications materials for full consideration:
- Application Letter (Please be sure to address your interest and capacity to contribute to our curriculum in a liberal arts environment committed to teaching excellence, active scholarship, and inclusive learning.)
- Curriculum Vitae (In the online application system, please submit curriculum vitae when prompted to submit a resume.)
- One-page Teaching Philosophy
- One-page Description of Research Program
- Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
- Unofficial Graduate Transcripts, if coursework not detailed on CV
- Diversity Statement (See details below)
- Three Letters of References (You will be asked to specify the email addresses of reference providers at the time of application and the system will email these providers on the next business day.)
Note: Applications submitted without the required attachments will not be considered. Additional documents can be attached within the application.
If you need assistance applying or have inquiries about this position, please contact University of Puget Sound Human Resources, or 253-879-3369.
Applicant’s Diversity Statement:
As a department and university, we are strongly committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, and working environment for all. In the applicant’s diversity statement, applicants should comment on their ability to contribute meaningfully to our on-going commitment to be informed and competent with regard to issues of diversity, equity, and individual differences. We encourage applicants to reference the University of Puget Sound’s current Diversity Strategic Plan (DSP) at http://www.pugetsound.edu/about/diversity-at-puget-sound/diversity-strategic-plan/ prior to writing this statement. While not an exhaustive list, the following are some ways candidates can express their qualification:
- Your lived experiences and/or identities that speak to the department and university’s commitment to inclusion and diversity;
- Demonstration of your awareness of inequities for underrepresented student populations in education, research experience, and other opportunities;
- Brief insights on why diversity is important at institutions like the University of Puget Sound;
- Infusion of diversity and diversity-related issues into your research, pedagogy, and/or service;
- Previous and/or current activities involving mentoring underrepresented student populations;
- Creative ideas or strategies you could enact as a member of the University of Puget Sound campus community to support the university’s DSP;
- Brief insights on how cultural competency increases one’s effectiveness as an educator and department/university colleague.
Compensation and Benefits:
Rank: Assistant Professor.
Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Faculty salaries at the University of Puget Sound are based on a common salary scale based on experience. Assistant Professor salaries begin at $72,765 annualized for an Assistant Professor with a terminal degree in their field in their first year of full-time postdoctoral teaching through $81,428 annualized based on experience.
Puget Sound offers a generous benefits package. For more information, visit: https://www.pugetsound.edu/sites/default/files/2023-12/2024%20Benefits%20for%20Faculty%20Members.pdf
About the University of Puget Sound:
Located in a vibrant port city in the Pacific Northwest, Puget Sound is a leading national liberal arts and sciences university preparing students for success since 1888. In an ever-evolving world, we believe that the best preparation for the future is an education that exposes you to multiple perspectives, engages you in work that makes a difference in the world, and helps you discover who you are and what you have to offer. It’s an education that transcends boundaries, teaches you to adapt to changing circumstances, and prepare for careers that might not yet exist.
Our beautiful 97-acre campus supports connections with the world it serves, from the tide flats and urban energy of the entrepreneurial city of Tacoma, Washington to nearby Seattle, the Pacific Rim and beyond. A Puget Sound education is rooted in an inspiring confluence of histories and cultures and ideas, and centered on 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students who are open-minded, outward-reaching, and actively put their educations to work.
Puget Sound is a member of the Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC), Greater Washington State https://www.hercjobs.org/greater_washington_state/.
Puget Sound also has a well-established Shared Faculty Appointments Policy. For more information, visit: https://www.pugetsound.edu/gateways/faculty-staff/faculty-policies/shared-faculty-appointments/.
University Diversity Statement:
We acknowledge the richness of commonalities and differences we share as a university community; the intrinsic worth of all who work and study here; that education is enhanced by investigation of and reflection upon multiple perspectives.
We aspire to create respect for and appreciation of all persons as a key characteristic of our campus community; to increase the diversity of all parts of our University community through commitment to diversity in our recruitment and retention efforts; to foster a spirit of openness to active engagement among all members of our campus community.
We act to achieve an environment that welcomes and supports diversity; to ensure full educational opportunity for all who teach and learn here; to prepare effectively citizen-leaders for a pluralistic world.
Puget Sound is committed to an environment that welcomes and supports diversity. We seek diversity of identity, thought, perspective, and background in our students, faculty, and staff. To learn more please visit: http://www.pugetsound.edu/about/diversity-at-puget-sound/
All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a background inquiry.
The University of Puget Sound is an equal opportunity employer.
How to Apply
For complete job description and application instructions, visit: https://apptrkr.com/5694266
About Puget Sound
Puget Sound is a selective national liberal arts college in Tacoma, Washington, drawing 2,600 students from 48 states and 20 countries. Puget Sound graduates include Rhodes and Fulbright scholars, notables in the arts and culture, entrepreneurs and elected officials, and leaders in business and finance locally and throughout the world. A low student-faculty ratio provides Puget Sound students with personal attention from faculty who have a strong commitment to teaching and offer 1,200 courses each year in more than 40 traditional and interdisciplinary fields, including graduate programs in occupational and physical therapy and in education. Puget Sound is the only nationally ranked independent undergraduate liberal arts college in Western Washington, and one of just five independent colleges in the Pacific Northwest granted a charter by Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s most prestigious academic honorary society. Visit “About Puget Sound” (http://www.pugetsound.edu/about) to learn more about the college.
As a strategic goal and through our core values, University of Puget Sound is committed to an environment that welcomes and supports diversity. We seek diversity of identity, thought, perspective, and background in our students, faculty, and staff. EOE/AA
University of Florida
Lecturer/SR Lecturer and CJC DC Director
Job No: 533208
Work Type: Non-Permanent Status Faculty
Location: Out of the State of Florida
Categories: Communications/Public Relations/Marketing, Executive/Director/Management
Department: 23010500 – DEANS STRATEGIC FUND
Job Description
Classification Title: LECTURER/SR LECTURER and CJC DC Director
Job Description:
Come and Join the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications and live in Washington, D.C.!
The UF College of Journalism and Communications is hiring a 12-month lecturer/senior lecturer and director for its CJCxDC program, located in the Washington, D.C., metro area. This exciting opportunity is an expansion of the College’s footprint to provide new opportunities for students to develop skills and experiences related to federal government-related communications, particularly in journalism and public relations. The director will be responsible for designing and overseeing the program, including developing the program parameters, creating curricula, and teaching at least one course per term, establishing connections/pipelines with individuals and companies that can provide instruction, advice, and internship/career opportunities, organizing events, promotion/recruitment for the program, overseeing admissions, helping students find housing and more. The director will report to the Dean and consults with the Executive Associate Dean and other department chairs for CJCxDC duties. They will report to their department chair for departmental duties.
The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of professional experience in journalism/communications, significant leadership experience, deep knowledge of the political landscape and federal government, extensive connections with individuals and organizations related to the federal government (e.g. journalists, legislators, lobbyists, government communication directors, public relations executives), particularly those with impact on Florida, some teaching and curriculum development experience and excellent organizational and project-management skills.
At the University of Florida, you will not only find competitive salaries, but you will enjoy elevated benefits and leave options, tuition assistance programs, and stability and support with opportunities for advancement and career growth that only UF can offer. To view the university’s Total Reward benefit package, please click here, knowledge of the political landscape and federal government, extensive connections with individuals and organizations related to the federal government (e.g. journalists, legislators, lobbyists, government communication directors, public relations executives), particularly those with impact on Florida, some teaching and curriculum development experience and excellent organizational and project-management skills.
At the University of Florida, you will not only find competitive salaries, but you will enjoy elevated benefits and leave options, tuition assistance programs, and stability and support with opportunities for advancement and career growth that only UF can offer. To view the university’s Total Reward benefit package, please click here, knowledge of the political landscape and federal government, extensive connections with individuals and organizations related to the federal government (e.g. journalists, legislators, lobbyists, government communication directors, public relations executives), particularly those with impact on Florida, some teaching and curriculum development experience and excellent organizational and project-management skills.
At the University of Florida, you will not only find competitive salaries, but you will enjoy elevated benefits and leave options, tuition assistance programs, and stability and support with opportunities for advancement and career growth that only UF can offer. To view the university’s Total Reward benefit package, please click here, knowledge of the political landscape and federal government, extensive connections with individuals and organizations related to the federal government (e.g. journalists, legislators, lobbyists, government communication directors, public relations executives), particularly those with impact on Florida, some teaching and curriculum development experience and excellent organizational and project-management skills.
At the University of Florida, you will not only find competitive salaries, but you will enjoy elevated benefits and leave options, tuition assistance programs, and stability and support with opportunities for advancement and career growth that only UF can offer. To view the university’s Total Reward benefit package, please click here, https://benefits.hr.ufl.edu/.
A successful candidates’ duties would include:
Teaching: This position includes teaching one course per semester (fall, spring, and summer), in addition to overseeing for-credit internship experiences for students. Course content will depend on candidate’s area of expertise and will focus on communications/journalism in the Washington, D.C., area.
Program Operations: The director will be responsible for all administrative tasks related to establishing and maintaining the CJCxDC program, including budgeting, establishing a Web site, developing application and approval processes, liaison with the UF Federal Relations Office, working with the CJC Communications Department on developing promotional material, promotions, recruiting adjunct faculty, assisting students with accommodations, develop, coordinate, and host networking and special events for students, alumni, and employers in D.C., etc. Additionally, the director will coordinate with other remote CJC programs to facilitate and grow the College’s remote immersion experiences. The director will be expected to travel to Gainesville, FL, a few times a year.
Curriculum and Experiential Opportunities: The director, in conjunction with CJC faculty, will develop curricula for the DC program, develop week- and semester-long immersion opportunities, arrange for visits with local entities (e.g., news operations and public relations companies, congressional delegations, tours of government facilities, working professionals and government employees), etc.
Industry Connections: The director will be responsible for building connections with DC-based individuals and organizations to participate in CJCxDC immersion programs, working with the CJC Office of Careers and Corporate Partnerships to establish internship and career pipelines/opportunities, arranging tours of companies and government facilities, serving as advisers and mentors.
Fundraising: The director will work with the Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations on potential fundraising opportunities.
College and Departmental Service: The director will have a departmental home in the CJC department that best matches their expertise. It is expected that they will function as a departmental member and participate in department and college level service; however, the majority of their service responsibilities will be in service to the CJCxDC program.
About UF’s College of Journalism and Communications
We are recognized as a national leader in communication scholarship and professional skills development. Be part of an ambitious, progressive, and collaborative program at one of the top public research universities in the United States. Accredited by ACEJMC, the college has earned its reputation for excellence over the last half-century on the strength of its programs, faculty, students, and alumni; the stories they tell; and the difference they make around the world. With over 83 full-time faculty members and 150 part-time instructors serving in four academic departments—Advertising; Journalism; Media Production, Management, and Technology; and Public Relations—we enroll about 2,500 undergraduates both in-person and on-line. Additionally, more than 700 graduate students are earning master’s and doctoral degrees.
About the University of Florida
Our university ranked in the top 6 among public universities, in the top 28 overall, and in the number 1 in online undergraduate programs by the 2024 U.S. News and World Report. UF continues to expand its faculty ranks and the impact of its research and curriculum. UF faculty annually generate more than $1 billion in research expenditures, with a comprehensive long-term AI initiative (https://ai.ufl.edu/about/) and availability of state-of-the-art infrastructure that includes a supercomputer.
The University of Florida is a member of the Association of American Universities and is categorized in the Carnegie Commission’s top tier of research universities. UF has a student body of more than 60,000 who come from all 50 states in the United States and more than 100 countries. The university and greater Gainesville communities enjoy a diversity of cultural events, restaurants, year-round outdoor recreational activities, and social opportunities.
About Washington D.C., Metro Area
Today Washington, D.C., is a 68-square-mile federal district home to important government buildings, including the U.S. Capitol, where the Senate and the House of Representatives meet; the White House, where the president lives and works; and the Supreme Court Building, where many important court rulings are made. Washington, D.C is home to more than 170 embassies and international cultural centers.
Expected Salary:
Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and 10-12 years of appropriate experience
- Significant leadership experience
- Knowledge of the federal government and connection in relevant industries
- Professional experience in any aspect of journalism
- Commitment to advancing the college’s diverse and inclusive environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization
- Deep knowledge of inner workings of the Washington D.C. market and environment
- Deep connections with the journalism and public relations communities
- Deep connections with federal government offices and agencies
- Experience with building learning opportunities for college-age students
- Experience with promotion and branding
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applications must be submitted online via https://jobs.ufl.edu and include the following:
- A cover letter that details the candidate’s leadership and knowledge of the political landscape and federal government
- A complete curriculum vita
- Evidence of teaching experiences
- Names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three references
Note: The Search Committee may request additional materials at a later time.
If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-4621 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD).
For additional questions or more information, please contact search committee chair Ted Spiker at .
The review of applications will begin on October 18 and will continue until the position is filled.
Degrees earned from educational institutions outside of the United States must be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http//www.naces.org/. The application packet will be submitted as one PDF file through the UF Jobs website at https://jobs.ufl.edu/. All candidates for employment are subject to pre-employment screening, which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks and verification of education.
The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits and training.
Florida’s Government-in-the-Sunshine Laws require that all documents relating to the search process, including letters of application, nomination, and reference, be available for public inspection.
Health Assessment Required:
No
Applications Close: Open until filled
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5694121
The University is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.