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.