Department/Organization
207451 - Journalism and Creative Media

Rank
Assistant Professor

Position Summary
The University of Alabama Department of Journalism and Creative Media seeks an Assistant Professor, non-tenure earning, renewable appointment of up to three years in the area of electronic news and digital media. The position begins August 16, 2023.

Detailed Position Information
The successful candidate will teach diverse courses in newsgathering practices including audio and video storytelling, writing for all forms of news and digital media, videography, nonlinear editing, and delivery and production across media platforms including newscast production. The requirements also specifically include working with the C&IS Digital Media Center and potential collaboration with the other three academic departments in the college. A candidate should also have an interest in advising The Capstone Association of Black Journalists or another departmental student organization such as the Radio Television and Digital News Association, the Society of Professional Journalists, BEA Student Clubs.

Minimum Qualifications
Candidates should have earned a terminal degree in electronic journalism or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications
Professional media experience with 3-5 years minimum; some teaching experience as a lab instructor or adjunct, and a teamwork-based approach to working with students and a professional staff similar to a working newsroom.

Instructions and Required Materials for Application
To apply, visit https://careers.ua.edu/faculty-jobs. Attach application letter, vita/resume and names and contact information of three references. Additional information about the Department, the College and the University, is available at www.cis.ua.edu. Questions may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Chandra Clark (205-348-2697 – chandra.clark@ua.edu). Inquiries are welcome. This posting is scheduled to close on January 31, 2023, and the screening of applications begins February 1, 2023.

About the Division/College/School
The College of Communication and Information Sciences is home to state-of-the-art media and research facilities like the Digital Media Center and the Institute for Communication and Information Research. The College's students and programs have won several regional and national awards in multiple areas ranging from forensics and debate to being named PRWeek's Most Outstanding Education Program. The College offers bachelor’s degrees in advertising, communication studies, creative media, news media and public relations; master’s degrees in advertising and public relations, book arts, communication studies, journalism and media studies, and library and information studies; and a multidisciplinary doctoral degree in communication and information sciences. With an award-winning faculty and staff and commitment to innovative scholarship and teaching, the College of Communication and Information Sciences is dedicated to realizing the potential of communication and information to make everyone’s world a better place.

About the University
The University of Alabama, part of The University of Alabama System, is the state’s flagship university. UA shapes a better world through its teaching, research and service. With a global reputation for excellence, UA provides an inclusive, forward-thinking environment and nearly 200 degree programs on a beautiful, student-centered campus.

A leader in cutting-edge research, UA advances discovery, creative inquiry and knowledge through more than 30 research centers. The University of Alabama has R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity status by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education and is among the top doctoral research universities in the United States.

As the state’s largest higher education institution, UA drives economic growth in Alabama and beyond.

About Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa is so much more than a college town.

It's a vibrant community that’s filled with legendary history. Located along the Black Warrior River, the city features a walkable downtown that’s complete with live music, locally owned shops, outdoor spaces to explore and local restaurants to meet every palate. With a geography ranging from suburban to rural, the area offers a variety of housing options along with excellent public and private schools and a wealth of recreational and entertainment options.

With a metro area population of 235,000, the Druid City lies about an hour southwest of Birmingham, in west-central Alabama. It’s within a few hours’ drive of Gulf Coast beaches and major cities like Nashville, New Orleans and Atlanta, making it a great base for growing better acquainted with the South’s finest offerings.

Background Investigation and EEO Statement
Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

About University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa

As the state’s flagship university, The University of Alabama family has always focused on being the best. After all, we are The Capstone of Higher Education. Founded in 1831 as the state’s first public college, The University of Alabama is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and service. We provide a creative, nurturing campus environment where our students can become the best individuals possible, learn from the best and brightest faculty, and make a positive difference in the community, the state and the world. You’ll like what you find here. Become part of The University of Alabama family.

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