AEJMC Classifieds

Stephen F. Austin State University

Assistant Professor – Journalism
Lecturer – Communication

Department of Media and Communication

The Department of Media and Communication’s undergraduate degree ranks consistently among the top 10 undergraduate majors on campus, while the master’s degree is ranked 10th campuswide in headcount. At the undergraduate level, students can choose a concentration of broadcast journalism, social media, advertising and public relations, or communication.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR – JOURNALISM

The Department of Media and Communication at Stephen F. Austin State University, a member of The University of Texas System, offers a collaborative and supportive academic environment. The department has an opening for a full-time, nine-month tenure-track assistant professor position in journalism, which includes teaching four courses per semester (reduced to three courses per semester during the first academic year). This position offers a dynamic opportunity to teach and contribute to the development of journalism education at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The selected candidate will begin in August 2025 and will need to relocate to Nacogdoches, Texas.

Position Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in multimedia journalism, including media writing, convergence reporting, feature writing, media law and ethics, photojournalism, sports journalism, and editing in both face-to-face and online settings. The graduate program is fully online.
• Maintain an active scholarly research agenda that supports the graduate program and advances the discipline.
• Collaborate with the faculty advisor for The Pine Log, SFA’s student newspaper.
• Engage in student mentoring, recruitment, and departmental, college and university committee service.

Education, Experience and Skills:

• Doctorate in mass communication or a related discipline required by August 2025 (candidates who have completed all but their dissertation will be hired as nontenure track instructors until degree completion).
• Professional journalism experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.

Application Requirements:

• Letter of application
• Curriculum vitae
• Samples of teaching effectiveness
• Samples of scholarly work
• Copies of all transcripts

Apply Online: https://careers.sfasu.edu/postings/12240.

For more information, contact Dr. John Hendricks, department chair, at (936) 468-4001. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

LECTURER – COMMUNICATION

The Department of Media and Communication at Stephen F. Austin State University, a member of The University of Texas System, has an opening for a for a full-time, nine-month lecturer position in communication. This nontenure track position offers the opportunity to teach undergraduate courses and engage in departmental service within a collaborative academic environment. Salary is commensurate with experience. The selected candidate will begin in August 2025 and will need to relocate to Nacogdoches, Texas.

Position Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate communication courses, including SPCH 1315 Public Speaking and SPCH 1318 Interpersonal Communication. Teaching will primarily be face to face.
• Teach five courses per semester; a reduced teaching load is possible under certain circumstances.
• Engage in service to the department, college or university, including committee work and promoting courses, majors, minors and certificates.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in communication or a related discipline (doctorate or completion of all but dissertation preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to effectively teach face-to-face undergraduate courses in public speaking and interpersonal communication.
• Practical experience sufficient to teach at a university level.

Application Requirements:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Teaching philosophy

Apply Online: https://careers.sfasu.edu/postings/12251.

For more information, contact Dr. John Hendricks, department chair, at (936) 468-4001. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Director

Director of the Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT The Knight Science Journalism (KSJ) Program was launched in 1983 to advance science journalism in the public interest by nurturing and enhancing the ability of journalists to illuminate science and its intersection with human culture accurately and thoughtfully. The KSJ Program is housed within the Program in Science, Technology, and Society (STS) at MIT, a unit of MIT’s School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (SHASS). At the core of the KSJ Program are the KSJ Fellowships, a collection of the most distinguished journalism fellowships in the world, awarded annually to working science journalists from around the globe. The KSJ Fellows spend an academic year embedded at MIT delving into a research project of their choice at the intersections of science, technology, and journalism, taking MIT courses, participating in the regular seminars and events of the KSJ program, and drawing upon the distinct community, mentorship, and resources afforded by MIT. The KSJ has also developed a variety of initiatives aimed at fostering vigorous, accurate, and independent coverage of science, technology, health, and the environment. These include its award-winning digital science magazine Undark, numerous outreach and training programs, and a prize recognizing outstanding local science journalism.

We seek to appoint the fifth Director of the KSJ Program. The Director serves as the organizational and intellectual leader of the KSJ Program and a standard bearer for science journalism worldwide. We seek a distinguished and visionary leader who can extend the remarkable success of the program and lead science journalism forward at a moment when the journalistic field is buffeted by uncertainty and when science and technology lie at the center of many of our most pressing global challenges. We plan for the new Director to be in place by the start of the Fall Term in September 2025. The key responsibilities of the Director are:

1. To oversee the KSJ’s fellowship programs. This includes assembling and chairing the committee that selects the KSJ fellowships (including the standard KSJ Fellowships, the Fellowship for Advancing Science Journalism in Africa and the Middle East, and the Sharon Begley Science Reporting Fellowship); coordinating and leading the regular KSJ seminars for fellows, as well as periodic field trips; supervising fellows’ research projects; and providing professional mentorship to fellows as they negotiate their careers in an tumultuous media environment. The Director will also oversee the KSJ’s HBCU Science Journalism Fellowship, a program initiated in 2024 for students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities who have an interest in science, technology, health, and environmental reporting.

2. To direct and promote the KSJ’s outreach and training activities, and to develop new initiatives aimed at advancing the practice and standards of science journalism. The KSJ Program hosts an array of events and resources for professional and aspiring journalists, including recent workshops and guides on science editing and fact-checking. The KSJ Program also oversees the Victor K. McElheny Award in Local and Regional Science Journalism. The new Director will build on the current portfolio of outreach and training programs and develop new initiatives of their own design.

3. To serve as the publisher of Undark magazine. Founded in 2016 by Editor-in-Chief Tom Zeller Jr. and fourth KSJ Director Deborah Blum, Undark is a non-profit, editorially independent digital magazine exploring the intersection of science and society. As publisher of Undark, the KSJ Director supervises the dedicated team of editors who manage the magazine.

4. To sustain, fortify, and extend connections between the KSJ Program and the broader MIT community. The KSJ Program maintains close affiliations with other units at MIT. As a component of MIT’s Program in Science, Technology, and Society (STS), the KSJ Program contributes to STS’s mission to explore the social and human dimensions of science, technology, medicine, and other technical enterprises, and thus to understand the human challenges at the core of MIT’s mission. Depending on qualifications and interest, the next KSJ Director may be eligible for an instructional appointment as Professor of the Practice in the STS Program.

   The KSJ Program also maintains close ties to MIT’s Graduate Program in Science Writing (GPSW), a premier master’s program in science journalism and communication. The KSJ Director has often taught within the GPSW curriculum.

   The Director builds connections with faculty across MIT, in order to recruit speakers for the KSJ seminars, to help Fellows find valuable courses to attend and laboratories to visit, and to identify potential collaborations.

   KSJ leadership has worked closely with a variety of other programs at and around MIT, such as the MIT Museum, the Catalyst Collaborative, MISTI Global Experiences, and the MIT Policy Lab. The next Director will also seek out opportunities to bring the expertise of the KSJ Program and its Fellows to bear on crucial MIT priorities, such as The Climate Project or the Social and Ethical Responsibilities of Computing.

5. To maintain strong relationships between the KSJ Program and the national and global science writing community. The KSJ Director will stand as the public face of the KSJ Program as an active participant in events and organizations related to science journalism. The KSJ Director will also serve as a standard bearer for the highest standards of integrity and good practice in science journalism and for the importance of science journalism in the contemporary world.

6. To manage the KSJ in-office staff. The staff of the KSJ includes the associate director, program administrator, learning and events coordinator, and communications coordinator, as well as all temporary administrative and events staff.

7. To serve as a steward of the KSJ Program’s institutional and financial resources. The core activities of the KSJ Program are supported primarily by an independent endowment. The KSJ Director may seek to initiate and develop contact with potential donors, and to coordinate with MIT’s Office of Resource Development.

Required qualifications:

• Qualified candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and at least seven years of distinguished experience related to science, technology, medicine, health, and/or environmental journalism, whether in media organizations, independent journalism, universities, scientific organizations, or some combination of these.

Preferred qualifications:

• Organizational leadership experience is highly desirable.
• Candidates may have experience in journalism in any medium, including print, digital, television, radio, podcast, and data journalism. We welcome candidates who have worked primarily in non-traditional media. Experience working across multiple media is a plus.
• Experience working in a university setting is desirable, though not required.
• Professional experience within science, technology, medicine, or environment, or in related areas like science and technology policy, is also desirable.
• Candidates with extensive experience in teaching and/or research, particularly those holding doctoral degrees, may be eligible for an instructional appointment as Professor of Practice in the Program in Science, Technology, and Society. Such candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. (Though this is not a requirement of the position.) MIT is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds.

All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration for employment based on their experience and qualifications and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or national or ethnic origin. See MIT’s full policy on nondiscrimination. Know your rights.

The hiring range for this position is $185,000 to $235,000, commensurate with experience. Employment is contingent on completion of a satisfactory background check.

Interested applicants should submit the following to MIT Careers Website, Requisition#24693.

Link to apply: https://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_mit/external/jobDetails/jobDetail.html?jobPostId=31603&localeCode=en-us

1. A curriculum vitae
2. A brief statement (up to 1,000 words) that addresses: a. What professional experiences and qualifications prepare you to succeed as KSJ Director? b. What would be your vision for the future of the KSJ Program and your primary objectives as its Director?

We will not be requiring letters of reference for the initial application. We do plan to request references for applicants who are selected to advance to the longlist.

Review of applications will begin January 6, 2025. Any questions with regards to this search may be directed to: Paree Pinkney, Director of Administration and Finance for the Program in Science, Technology, and Society, MIT, at 

University of North Alabama

Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor of Mass Communication – Public Relations

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The Department of Communication at the University of North Alabama is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join our faculty for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in Mass Communication – Public Relations, beginning in August 2025. This is a nine-month appointment, with an opportunity for teaching in the summer based on departmental need. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service.

The standard teaching load is twelve (12) credit hours per semester. Experience in online teaching or a willingness to learn how to develop and teach online courses is required. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in Crisis Management, PR Cases, PR Writing, and other courses as needed.

A PhD in mass communication or a related area from an accredited university is required (ABD candidates may be considered). Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in public relations or communications and a record of teaching excellence. Review of applications will begin on February 17, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

To apply for this position, please visit our Online Employment System at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/una/jobs/4759739/tenure-track-assistant-professor-of-mass-communication-public-relations.  Applications will only be accepted via this system.  Please be prepared to upload at the time of application a cover letter, resume/CV, and teaching philosophy, and provide contact information for at least three professional/academic references.  Transcripts are also required.

Official transcripts for the highest degree attained are required of the successful candidate, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process. If any of your graduate hours in the relevant teaching discipline are taken from a degree(s) that is not your highest attained, an official transcript of that degree(s) must also be submitted. Electronic copies, if available, of unofficial transcripts may be attached under the attachment headings of Unofficial Transcript 1, Unofficial Transcript 2, etc. Electronic copies of unofficial/official transcripts may also be requested to be sent to . If electronic copies of transcripts are unavailable, hard copies must be sent to: Human Resources, One Harrison Plaza, UNA Box 5043, Florence, AL, 35632 or brought to 601 Cramer Way, Room 226. Official transcripts must be sent directly to HR from the issuing school via email or postal mail to be considered official. Transcripts with a designation of “Issued to Student”, or with the student name listed as the recipient will not be considered official. Official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate prior to the start date of the appointment, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process. If you attended UNA, please click here to fill out an online, electronic transcript request form. Your transcripts will be delivered to HR and we will upload them to your application packet at no charge to you. For questions, please email  or call 256-765-4291 and select option #2.   Selecting an option other than #2 will result in a delayed response.

UNA is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. UNA seeks a wide range of applicants for this position so that one of our core values, ethnic and cultural diversity, will be affirmed. UNA is a smoke-free campus.

Virginia Commonwealth University

Assistant Professor

Robertson School – Multimedia Journalism

Mission or Goal of Unit:

The mission of the College of Humanities and Sciences is to serve as the intellectual heart and soul of our institution and wider community. The College of Humanities and Sciences:

• Prepares lifelong learners to participate actively as engaged and responsible citizens
• Propels scientific research and scholarship to improve the human condition, cure and treat diseases, and promote healthy environments
• Grounds us in our history, critically examines our present human condition and empowers students to create more equitable local and global communities
• Provides communities with a passionate and creative workforce that serves as a powerful engine for economic development and innovative solutions to problems

As the intellectual lifeblood of VCU and our community, the College of Humanities and Sciences seeks to inspire our students to explore their passions and dreams as individuals and provide the context to understand their place in the world and connections with others—locally, globally and throughout time. Most importantly, our educational and research environment addresses an array of technological, health-related and societal problems, as well as providing profound insights and reflections of what it means to be human and humane.

Chief Purpose of this position: The Robertson School of Communication at Virginia Commonwealth University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-eligible faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2025.

This is an exciting time to be at VCU and a great opportunity to join our forward-thinking school. VCU is one of the nation’s premier urban, public research universities. With 28,594 students, it is one of the largest universities in Virginia. The Robertson School is accredited by ACEJMC and has approximately 720 students. The School’s focus is to help students get good media jobs upon graduation. It attracts a diverse student body, and about 50% of our students are racially and ethnically diverse and/or members of other diverse groups. The candidate should reflect the School’s commitment to teaching excellence, community engagement and cultural diversity.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD and an academic scholarship track record. Candidates with a master’s degree and 10+ years of experience in multimedia journalism will also be considered. The successful candidate will have a scholarship focus in AI and the media and will have demonstrated a commitment to innovative developments in the business of journalism.

Position Responsibilities: This new faculty member will primarily teach undergraduate journalism courses and may have the opportunity to teach graduate courses in our master’s program. They will work directly with Newsroom, the undergraduate journalism capstone experience, as well as work directly with the school’s Media & AI Lab. PhD candidates will have a research agenda and activities that lead to publications in refereed journals, books and conference presentations and other scholarly pursuits. Master’s candidates may engage in research scholarship and/or continue professional activities in the multimedia journalism field.

Required Qualifications: Candidates must have: (1) a PhD or a master’s degree in mass communication or in a related field; (2) an academic scholarship track record and/or professional experience in producing news content viewed on multimedia platforms; (3) a strong interest in innovative developments in the business of journalism, including AI; (4) a proven track record of inspiring, guiding and mentoring others to reach their full potential; and (5) high expectations for students. Successful college teaching experience is highly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications: Preferred candidates will have a successful record of working with diverse and underserved populations and a demonstrated potential to do so at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Please submit the following application materials: (1) A letter of application; (2) A current curriculum vitae including the names and contact information of three references; (3) A statement on Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (see https://provost.vcu.edu/faculty/prospective/ for details); and (4) One PDF file or links to three non-returnable samples of teaching materials along with your teaching evaluations from the last two years, and three non-returnable samples of scholarly and/or professional work related to AI. Review of applicants will begin mid-January. The position remains open until filled. For additional information, contact Dr. Timothy Bajkiewicz at or visit the School’s website at http://robertson.vcu.edu.

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Virginia Commonwealth University

Assistant Professor

Robertson School – Media Production

Mission or Goal of Unit:

The mission of the College of Humanities and Sciences is to serve as the intellectual heart and soul of our institution and wider community. The College of Humanities and Sciences:

• Prepares lifelong learners to participate actively as engaged and responsible citizens
• Propels scientific research and scholarship to improve the human condition, cure and treat diseases, and promote healthy environments
• Grounds us in our history, critically examines our present human condition and empowers students to create more equitable local and global communities
• Provides communities with a passionate and creative workforce that serves as a powerful engine for economic development and innovative solutions to problems

As the intellectual lifeblood of VCU and our community, the College of Humanities and Sciences seeks to inspire our students to explore their passions and dreams as individuals and provide the context to understand their place in the world and connections with others—locally, globally and throughout time. Most importantly, our educational and research environment addresses an array of technological, health-related and societal problems, as well as providing profound insights and reflections of what it means to be human and humane.

Chief Purpose of this position: The Robertson School of Communication at Virginia Commonwealth University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-eligible faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2025.

This is an exciting time to be at VCU and a great opportunity to join our forward-thinking school. VCU is one of the nation’s premier urban, public research universities. With 28,594 students, it is one of the largest universities in Virginia. The Robertson School is accredited by ACEJMC and has approximately 720 students. The School’s focus is to help students get good media jobs upon graduation. It attracts a diverse student body, and about 50% of our students are racially and ethnically diverse and/or members of other diverse groups. The candidate should reflect the School’s commitment to teaching excellence, community engagement and cultural diversity.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD and an academic scholarship track record. The successful candidate will have a scholarship focus in AI and the media and will have demonstrated a commitment to innovative developments in the business of media production.

Position Responsibilities: This new faculty member will primarily teach undergraduate media production courses with a special focus on motion graphics, animation and digital moving content. They must be able to teach Premiere Pro, Audition, After Effects and Photoshop. They should have a strong interest in growing experiential experiences for undergraduates and will represent media production perspectives and initiatives in the school’s Media & AI Lab. Applicants will have a research agenda and activities that lead to publications in refereed journals, books and conference presentations and other scholarly pursuits.

Required Qualifications: Candidates must have: (1) a PhD in mass communication or in a related field; (2) an academic scholarship track record and/or professional experience in audio/video recording and/or editing of commercial content; (3) a strong interest in innovative developments in the business of media production, including AI; (4) a proven track record of inspiring, guiding and mentoring others to reach their full potential; and (5) high expectations for students. Successful college teaching experience is highly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:  Preferred candidates will have a successful record of working with diverse and underserved populations and a demonstrated potential to do so at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Please submit the following application materials: (1) A letter of application; (2) A current curriculum vitae including the names and contact information of three references; (3) A statement on Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (see https://provost.vcu.edu/faculty/prospective/ for details); (4) One PDF file or links to three non-returnable samples of teaching materials along with your teaching evaluations from the last two years, and three non-returnable samples of scholarly and/or professional work related to AI; and (5) a link to your professional reel. Review of applicants will begin mid-January. The position remains open until filled. For additional information, contact Scott Sherman at or visit the School’s website at http://robertson.vcu.edu.

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae including three references
• Statement on Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Teaching and professional materials

Position Type: Teaching & Research Faculty

Full time equivalent: 100

Tenure: Eligible

Rank: Assistant Professor

Months: 9

Department: Robertson School

Contact Information:

Scott Sherman

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Virginia Commonwealth University

Assistant Professor

Robertson School – Public Relations

Mission or Goal of Unit:

The mission of the College of Humanities and Sciences is to serve as the intellectual heart and soul of our institution and wider community. The College of Humanities and Sciences:

• Prepares lifelong learners to participate actively as engaged and responsible citizens
• Propels scientific research and scholarship to improve the human condition, cure and treat diseases, and promote healthy environments
• Grounds us in our history, critically examines our present human condition and empowers students to create more equitable local and global communities
• Provides communities with a passionate and creative workforce that serves as a powerful engine for economic development and innovative solutions to problems

As the intellectual lifeblood of VCU and our community, the College of Humanities and Sciences seeks to inspire our students to explore their passions and dreams as individuals and provide the context to understand their place in the world and connections with others—locally, globally and throughout time. Most importantly, our educational and research environment addresses an array of technological, health-related and societal problems, as well as providing profound insights and reflections of what it means to be human and humane.

Chief Purpose of this position: The Robertson School of Communication at Virginia Commonwealth University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-eligible faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2025.

This is an exciting time to be at VCU and a great opportunity to join our forward-thinking school. VCU is one of the nation’s premier urban, public research universities. With 28,594 students, it is one of the largest universities in Virginia. The Robertson School is accredited by ACEJMC and has approximately 720 students. The School’s focus is to help students get good media jobs upon graduation. It attracts a diverse student body, and about 50% of our students are racially and ethnically diverse and/or members of other diverse groups. The candidate should reflect the School’s commitment to teaching excellence, community engagement and cultural diversity.

Candidates will have a Ph.D in public relations or a related field and an academic scholarship track record. The successful candidate will have a scholarship focus in AI and the media and will have demonstrated a commitment to innovative developments in the business of public relations.

Position Responsibilities: This new faculty member will primarily teach undergraduate public relations courses and graduate courses in our master’s program. The successful candidate will have a research focus in AI and the media and a research agenda and activities that lead to publications in refereed journals, books and conference presentations and other scholarly pursuits. They will be expected to work directly with our developing AI and Media Lab initiative as a lead researcher in this initiative and point of contact for research-related concerns.

Required Qualifications: Candidates must have: (1) a Ph.D. degree in public relations or in a related field; (2) an academic scholarship track record and a strong interest in AI in media; (3) a proven track record of inspiring, guiding and mentoring others to reach their full potential; and (4) high expectations for students. Successful college teaching experience is highly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications: Preferred candidates will have a successful record of working with diverse and underserved populations and a demonstrated potential to do so at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Please submit the following: (1) A letter of application; (2) A current curriculum vitae including the names and contact information of three references; (3) A statement on Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (see https://provost.vcu.edu/faculty/prospective/ for details); and (4) One PDF file or links to three non-returnable samples of teaching materials along with your teaching evaluations from the last two years, and three non-returnable samples of scholarly work related to AI. Review of applicants will begin in mid-January. The position remains open until filled. For additional information, contact Dr. Baobao Song at or visit the School’s website at http://robertson.vcu.edu.

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Assistant/Associate Professor – Sports Promotion

College of Journalism and Mass Communications

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications is seeking an assistant or associate professor in sports promotion to join our award-winning program starting in August 2025. The responsibilities of this position will include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in sports media and/or sports promotion; help develop course offerings, initiatives, and programs, focusing on sports media; and participate and lead collaborations with internal and external stakeholders in the sports media community. The successful candidate will also contribute to the development of our curriculum; conduct and publish research regularly; provide service to the college, university, and profession; and other assigned duties.

The UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communications is accredited by the ACEJMC and offers majors in advertising and public relations, broadcasting, journalism, and sports media and communication. We create a student-centered environment providing hands-on experiences to enhance learning outcomes. Students are successful in national competitions, collaborate on research, and complete internships with recognized agencies and companies in leading markets.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• An earned Ph.D. by August 2025.
• Professional experience in advertising and public relations, sports promotion, mass communications, or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching expertise in sports promotion or sports marketing.

Application Process

Employment begins in August 2025. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2025, and continue until the position is filled or the search is closed. To be considered for the position, go to https://employment.unl.edu, requisition F_240200. Click “Apply for this Job” and complete the faculty information form. Attach a letter of application; a detailed curriculum vitae that includes information on education, experience, and qualifications; and a list of three (3) references with complete contact information.

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact:

Darby Ellestad
HR Specialist

402-472-1399

As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.

Pennsylvania State University

Open Rank Tenure-Track Faculty Position

in The Department of Journalism

The Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications at Penn State seeks an outstanding faculty member for an open rank tenure-track position in the Department of Journalism. The successful candidate will have the ability to contribute to the broad intellectual and creative life of the department in the area of sports journalism.

Top candidates should have a broad range in skills in both research and industry, and a strong and demonstrable understanding of the role that sports play in American and global culture.

Key responsibilities include teaching two courses per semester, mixing skill courses with those focused on ethics, diversity and culture, while actively pursuing a substantive agenda for scholarly/creative work.

A Ph.D. in journalism, communication or other terminal degree in a related field is required. The successful candidate must complete all degree requirements by the appointment start date.

Review of applications will begin Jan. 6, 2025.

Candidates with a strong professional portfolio and college-level teaching experience, along with a research agenda fitting for a tenure-track position at an R1 institution, will be given strong consideration. Those with a demonstrated understanding of or experience in investigative and enterprise journalism and/or documentary filmmaking will rise to the top of the field for consideration.

Assistant Professor – The assistant professor should possess a terminal degree; must have demonstrated ability as an instructor or researcher; and must have shown definite evidence of growth in scholarly, artistic, or professional achievement.

Associate Professor – The associate professor should possess the same qualifications as the assistant professor but must also provide evidence of an established reputation in scholarly, artistic, or professional achievement.

Professor – The professor should possess the same qualifications as the associate professor but must also provide evidence of a substantial record of advanced research and/or creative work, and of leadership in their field of specialization. This rank should be reserved for persons of proven stature in teaching and/or research.

The Journalism major is one of five majors in the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications and currently serves approximately 400 students who are learning, collaborating and creating in our state-of-the-art Bellisario Media Center. More information about the department and major can be found at: https://www.bellisario.psu.edu/departments/journalism.

The successful candidate will be eligible for appointment to the College’s graduate-program faculty. The College offers a Ph.D. program, and M.A. program and an M.P.S. program, and is considering additional offerings. More information on the College’s graduate programs can be found at: https://www.bellisario.psu.edu/graduate.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, in addition to tuition discounts (75% discount for spouse and children), and paid holidays. Please visit https://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/benefits for more detailed information.

Candidates must submit a cover letter, a resume and three references (name, job title, phone number, e-mail ID) as part of their application materials.

Apply online at https://apptrkr.com/5867917

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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Ohio University

Assistant Professor of Communication Law (Tenure Track)

The E.W. Scripps School of Journalism (JOUR) in the Scripps College of Communications at Ohio University is among the oldest and most renowned journalism programs in the United States. We are recruiting for one full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Journalism with an emphasis on Communication Law. This position is based on our campus in beautiful Athens, Ohio, and is set to begin August 16, 2025.

The successful candidate will have expertise in communication law and be able to teach in both undergraduate and graduate programs. Primary teaching duties will be to teach the core Communication Law course; additional teaching assignments will be based on the successful candidate’s professional background and teaching interests. Applicants also should have successful records of research/creative activity in the area of communication law, especially as it pertains to the First Amendment, copyright/publishing, social media, and open-government laws in the U.S.

Preference will be given to individuals with successful teaching and research specific to media law as well as significant professional experience in the journalism and/or strategic communication fields. Candidates who will have earned a Ph.D. or J.D. by the start date (August 16, 2025) are preferred; candidates with a master’s degree related to media and extensive professional experience related to communication law may also be considered.

This position will typically have a workload of 40% teaching/advising (two courses per semester), 40% research/creative activity, and 20% service/shared governance. New faculty are eligible for a one-course teaching reduction in their first or second year, a generous start-up fund for research/creative activity, and $2,500/year in travel expenses. Salary for the appointment is competitive and based on the candidate’s credentials; the candidate also will receive Ohio University’s generous benefits package including health care coverage, retirement, and additional benefits.

Link to apply:  https://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/51751

For additional information, contact:  Dr. Eddith Dashiell, director, , 740-593-2550

About the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism

The E.W. Scripps School of Journalism recently celebrated 100 years of excellence in journalism education at Ohio University. The School is one of five academic departments in the Scripps College of Communications and is in partnership with the WOUB Center for Public Broadcasting. The School is among the earliest programs to consistently receive accreditation by the Accreditation Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (ACEJMC). The School offers a Bachelor of Science degree in two tracks (News & Information and Strategic Communication), a fully online BS program, a master of science in journalism, and a Ph.D. in mass communication. The School also offers two undergraduate minors (Advertising & Public Relations and Journalism) and undergraduate certificates in podcasting and social media.  Currently, the School has approximately 630 undergraduate majors, 36 graduate students, and 100 minors.

About Ohio University

Ohio University strives to be the best student-centered, transformative learning community in America, where approximately 40,000 students realize their promise, faculty advance knowledge, staff achieve excellence, and alumni become global leaders. OHIO is committed to fostering, embracing, and celebrating diversity in all its forms. Our Athens Campus offers students a vibrant residential learning experience in one of the nation’s most picturesque academic settings. Additional campuses and centers serve students across the state, and online programs further advance the University’s commitment to providing educational access and opportunity.

Regent University

Full-time, Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Journalism

Regent University’s School of Communication and the Arts is seeking to fill a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Journalism. This position will be located at Regent University’s Virginia Beach, VA campus.

Regent University is one of the nation’s leading academic centers for Christian thought and action, offering over 150 associate, bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees and enrolling more than 13,000 students worldwide. Regent offers high-quality, in-demand and affordable degree programs while remaining committed to its foundational mission to educate Christian leaders to change the world.

Journalism, news, and the search for the Truth are at the heart of Regent University. The Department of Journalism and Communication Studies features doctoral, masters, and undergraduate degree programs, including a new BA in Journalism. This new professor will teach undergraduate journalism courses, coordinate with programs across the university and in the community and lead academic and co-curricular initiatives including our student news outlets as the program grows into a next generation incubator for real-world training and cutting-edge investigative reporting.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will be an entrepreneurial scholar holding an appropriate terminal degree. The ideal candidate will have a significant research and professional portfolio, evidence of successful undergraduate teaching, and a clear and compelling Christian commitment.

Expectations include 1) a dedication to Christ-centered teaching and learning; 2) a record of or potential for academic scholarship; 3) the ability to teach undergraduate-level courses; 4) familiarity with online instructional technology; and 5) a willingness to embrace the College and University Identity and Mission statements and subscribe to a statement of Christian faith.

Apply on Regent University’s career website. Please submit CV, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts along with your application.

Regent University does not discriminate in employment in its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status. For full Non-Discrimination Policy click here.

Benefits

Regent offers a wide range of generous benefits including health, life and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; tuition incentives; fully vested retirement plans; life and disability insurance options, time off, and more. All regular faculty and staff serving at Regent and working a minimum of 30 hours per week will receive an attractive benefits package.

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