Department Journalism
Department Website Link
Medical Sub-Speciality
Location Main Campus
Address Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The School of Journalism at the University of Arizona invites applications for a full-time or two part-time, non-tenure-eligible appointments at the rank of Assistant Professor of Practice. The person or persons will oversee our video journalism program and broadcast/podcast studios. Please indicate in your cover letter whether you are interested in a part-time or full-time position. This position, at a 1.0 full-time, would be teaching 6 courses a year plus service; if two part-time positions are offered, the work would be pro-rated proportionately.
We will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Hiring is expected to be completed in fall 2021, with a start date of spring 2022. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities
The School of Journalism has integrated digital/mobile media throughout its curriculum, including classes in multimedia and entrepreneurial journalism, and wishes to expand opportunities for students while maintaining rigorous training in reporting, writing and ethics. The school specializes in global journalism, public affairs journalism, bilingual journalism, broadcast journalism and science/environmental journalism. Faculty, including tenured research-active faculty, have extensive professional experience and are committed to fostering a free and robust press. The school is proud to focus on journalism—regardless of medium—to empower citizens and provide them with the information they need to self-govern.
Candidates should have significant professional journalistic experience in digital/broadcast/ documentary video. Candidates should be enthusiastic about teaching and collaborating with other faculty. Candidates should be innovative, creative self-starters.
Finalists will be expected to present a proposal on their vision for how we can best train students for the future of broadcast storytelling and how to coordinate the efforts of journalism students and faculty to best serve our communities.
Finalists will also be asked to make a teaching demonstration that highlights their skills and abilities in video storytelling.
Responsibilities Include:
Work with students to plan, direct, edit and publish the video, audio and multimedia work in the School of Journalism’s media outlets and enter it in contests.
Oversee the school’s broadcast/podcast studio plans, equipment and operation.
Network with professional editors and producers to place stories in outlets in Arizona and beyond.
Instruct students in core skills courses.
Capacity for communicating effectively with diverse constituencies on campus and outside of the university.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Well-versed in story development and storytelling for video, multimedia and documentary on various platforms.
Familiarity with video and broadcast equipment, including video cameras, microphones and teleprompters.
Familiarity with editing software, including Adobe Premiere and Adobe Audition.
Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have at least a B.A. in journalism or a related field, and 5 year of professional experience. They must have strong visual, editing, producing and writing skills and the capacity to communicate effectively with diverse constituencies on campus and outside of the university.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in journalism or a related field.
Previous teaching experience at the college or university level.
Proven experience and commitment to undergraduate education.
Fluency in Spanish.
Rank Assistant Professor
Tenure Information
FLSA Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 20 – 40
Job FTE .5 – 1.0
Work Calendar Academic
Job Category Faculty
Benefits Eligible Yes – Full Benefits
Rate of Pay DOE
Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies 2
Target Hire Date 1/3/2022
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates For additional information about the position, please contact the search committee chair:
Mike McKisson
[email protected]
Open Date 6/21/2021
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Three Additional Documents
Special Instructions to Applicant Use the online application. Be prepared to upload a cover letter, the names of three references and an academic CV or professional résumé.
Diversity Statement At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As an Hispanic-serving institution and a Native American/Alaska Native-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
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