University of St. Thomas

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Journalism

Department of Emerging Media

OVERVIEW

The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position in Journalism, beginning Fall 2025.

The Department of Emerging Media prepares students to respond to a rapidly changing media environment. The department places an emphasis on good writing and storytelling, while recognizing that technology continuously impacts how we interact in the workplace and in our daily lives.

The department inspires students to create media that helps to build a more inclusive and prosperous world for all. Emerging Media equips students to be creative, thoughtful and ethical problem solvers in dynamic and diverse media landscapes. Through rigorous, inclusive curricula, students learn established and emerging principles in creating and thinking about media in an increasingly diverse and complex society. With the department’s dedication to delivering hands-on practical experience and real-world engagement, students become leaders in making and shaping media for their community and the world, advancing the common good.

The University of St. Thomas embraces diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment.  The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO).  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic.  We are committed to building a skilled team that represents a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. This commitment is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good.  A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Up to 100% tuition remission for employees and dependents upon eligibility
• Up to 50% tuition remission for spouses upon eligibility
• A generous Employer retirement contribution of 9.4% of annual salary upon eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision options
• Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for a new hire who is actively engaged with emerging topics in the field, including but not limited to digital technology in journalism (e.g., AI, data journalism), global media systems and journalistic practices, new issues in the sociology of journalism and media economics. We are looking for candidates who can draw on professional journalism experience for teaching courses and advising student media. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to detail-oriented writing and an understanding of visual storytelling.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This position involves teaching two or more of the following undergraduate courses: introduction to mass media, principles of newswriting, multimedia reporting, media literacy, or other courses in the candidate’s area(s) of interest. The typical teaching load is six courses (or equivalent with student media advising) per school year. The candidate will maintain an active research agenda in their area(s) of expertise and provide service to the Department, College, and University. As part of their service to the department, the candidate is expected to support the ThreeSixty Journalism program that is based in the department.

The typical teaching load is six courses (or equivalent with student media advising) per school year. The candidate will maintain an active research agenda in their area(s) of expertise and provide service to the Department, College, and University. As part of their service to the department, the candidate is expected to support the ThreeSixty Journalism program that is based in the department.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a Ph.D. (U.S. or foreign equivalent degree) in journalism or a closely related field. Alternatively, ABD candidates nearing completion of their Ph.D. will be considered.
• Must have 1 year of professional experience in journalism, or alternatively, 20 pieces of published journalistic work for any of the following:
  • Newspaper
  • Website
  • TV/Radio Station
  • Magazine
  • Other journalistic platforms
• Must demonstrate teaching effectiveness at the undergraduate level

HOW TO APPLY

All interested candidates must apply online at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/. Follow the instructions to complete an online application which includes creating or updating an applicant profile, uploading a resume, and completing a job specific application.

Application Materials:

1. A CV that includes links or a link to your professional work.
2. A cover letter detailing your interest in the position indicating areas of teaching and research interest and experience in professional journalism.
3. Complete the reference section of the application with contract information for three references. Candidates who advance to the finalist phase will be asked to have their three references submit letters of recommendation.
4. A teaching statement that includes evidence of teaching effectiveness and a syllabus of a class taught as an instructor attached.
5. Research Statement.
6. A reflection on diversity, equity and inclusion that describes your approach to integrate these values in your teaching, research, and/or service. This can include past, present, and future (planned) efforts.
7. One academic writing sample.
8. One published/posted/broadcast journalistic sample.
9. Unofficial Transcript.

Applicants must submit items 1, 2, and 3 online with their application in the appropriate upload fields. Please submit items 4 through 9 in the Additional Document upload fields.

Review of application materials will begin on October 1, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Please contact the search chair, Dr. Yayu Feng () if you have any questions. Invited candidates will be expected to give a classroom lecture and a research presentation to the faculty.

Established in 1885, the University of St. Thomas is located in the major metropolitan area of Minneapolis-St. Paul and is Minnesota’s largest private university. Its 9,000 students pursue degrees in a wide range of liberal arts, professional, and graduate programs.

In light of its commitment to create and maintain a safe learning and working environment, employment with the University of St. Thomas requires consent and successful completion of a background screening.

Official job posting is available at www.stthomas.edu/jobs.