Journalism Assistant Professor

Classification Title:

Journalism Assistant Professor

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Candidates must possess an earned Ph.D. in Journalism, Media, Communication(s), or related field by August 2026.

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 2026 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 2026. Candidates are expected to show evidence of top-tier publications with potential for external funding.

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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 

UF is a member of the Association of American Universities. In , 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 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 2,300 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, 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

City of Gainesville, 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. Explore Gainesville in 60 Seconds.

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 2026.

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.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please submit your applications online via Careers at UF. Applications must be submitted in a single pdf file that includes: 

• A  2- to 3-page (single-spaced, 12-point font) cover letter of interest detailing previous research, teaching, and professional experience;
• Complete curriculum vitae;
• Teaching evaluation data, where available, or evidence of teaching effectiveness;
• 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.
• Names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of 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.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call or the Florida Relay System at TDD).

For additional questions or more information, please contact search committee chair Frank Waddell at

Review of applications will begin Oct. 15th, 2025, 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 The application packet will be submitted as one PDF file through the UF Jobs website at 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.

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