University of Mississippi

Assistant Professor of Journalism

The School of Journalism and New Media at the University of Mississippi invites applications for a nine-month tenure track Assistant Professor of Journalism position starting Fall 2025. We seek candidates with expertise in data or computational journalism and/or related areas (e.g., open source investigations, AI and news, data visualization, analytics, etc.). Candidates can approach these issues from a variety of methodological perspectives. The successful candidate will be skillful in research and teaching, and those who also have relevant professional experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

The person hired will teach in the Journalism bachelor’s and/or master’s programs. This faculty member may also serve as chair/advisor for graduate student theses or creative scholarship.

Teaching responsibilities may include face-to-face or online courses in journalism, such as data journalism, investigative journalism, reporting, information gathering, as well as other courses in the core curriculum. There will be opportunities to develop courses related to the successful candidate’s areas of expertise and research.

The candidate will be expected to maintain a steady stream of scholarly publications in their area of expertise and to perform service to the school and university.

The School of Journalism and New Media offers undergraduate and graduate programs in Journalism and Integrated Marketing Communications. The Journalism program, established in 1947, emphasizes the fundamental print and broadcast skills–writing, reporting, visuals—while constantly evolving to match the dynamic media landscape. Emphases and specializations include social media, sports, graphic design and public relations. With more than 250 majors, the Journalism program also features instructors with decades of real-world experiences in news organizations across the state and the nation. In Spring 2024, the School of Journalism and New Media received a $4 million gift to establish the Jordan Center for Journalism Advocacy and Innovation to promote the preeminence and effectiveness of reliable, relevant, and educational journalism in America.

Learn more about the School of Journalism and New Media at the University of Mississippi at https://jnm.olemiss.edu/.

The School of Journalism and New Media is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. In recent years, the school has experienced both exponential growth and some disruption. Our vision at the School of Journalism and New Media is of an inclusive, equitable and regenerative learning community for all people. The ideal candidate will be a critical part of realizing this vision and will help cultivate an environment for the school that promotes a commitment to diversity, inclusion and service to the greater community and to the profession.

Learn more about The University of Mississippi’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at https://chancellor.olemiss.edu/pathways-to-equity/.

Qualifications:

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in journalism, mass communication, or a related field. Candidates without a Ph.D. will be considered but will be required to have completed the degree by the time of the position start date.

Minimum Requirements:

• A Ph.D. in journalism, mass communication or related discipline
• Demonstrated scholarly productivity
• Demonstrated excellence related to teaching

Minimum qualifications must be met at the time of the position start date.

Application Instructions:

• A letter of interest summarizing the applicant’s qualifications and suitability for the position
• Complete curriculum vitae
• Teaching Statement and evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Research Statement and sample work
• Names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three references
• The search committee may request additional materials at a later time

* All materials must be submitted electronically. Printed materials will not be accepted.

Applicants should direct questions to the search committee chair, Charlie Mitchell,

Applications are due Friday, October 11.

Founded in 1848, the University of Mississippi is Mississippi’s flagship university. Included in the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities – Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. With more than 24,000 students, Ole Miss is the state’s largest university and is ranked among the nation’s fastest-growing institutions. Its 15 academic divisions include a major medical school, nationally recognized schools of accountancy, law and pharmacy, and the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, renowned for a blend of academic rigor, experiential learning and opportunities for community action.