Journalism Assistant Professor

Job Description: The Opportunity The Department of Journalism at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (CJC) seeks to hire an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) to begin in the Fall 6 term. We welcome applicants with interests in topics such as social media and technology use in journalism, news audiences, visual journalism, the global news environment, health communication, political communication, and sports journalism. The candidate should hold a doctorate in journalism/media/communication (or related field); ABD candidates can apply but must have their degree complete by August 6. Candidates are expected to show evidence of top-tier publications with potential for external funding. If you aren’t certain this description fits your background and interests, please contact us to find out 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 research and publish 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 the University of Florida  is a member of the Association of American Universities. In 4-5, UF faculty generated 1.3 billion in research expenditures. 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: . 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 full-time faculty members and part-time instructors serving in four academic departments – Advertising , Journalism, Public Relations and Media Production, Management and Technology – we enroll about 2, undergraduates per year, both in-person and on-line. More than graduate students are earning master’s and doctoral degrees. Visit the Department of Journalism 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, and 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. The Department of Journalism is a nationally recognized leader in journalism education that offers undergraduate specializations in reporting, broadcast, data and coding, visual storytelling, and sports and media. Faculty combine industry experience with research insights, preparing students to lead in a rapidly evolving media landscape. About Gainesville, Florida , home to Florida's largest and oldest university, which makes it one of the state's centers of education, medicine, cultural events, and athletics. Gainesville is one of the most attractive cities in Florida. The city is in a central location to both coasts, providing easy access within a day’s drive to beaches, nature preserves, and water-based activities. Expected Salary: Commensurate with education and experience Required Qualifications: Candidates must possess an earned Ph.D. in Journalism, Media, Communication(s), or related field by August 6. Preferred: Evidence or promise of high-level research activity such as top-tier publications and external grants. Experience teaching in higher education. Professional experience in any aspect of journalism. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate the 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); and demonstrate commitment to institution-building and collaborative initiatives at the college and university level.