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Instructor / Assistant Professor of News Reporting and Writing - University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
The Department of Journalism and Creative Media seeks an instructor or assistant professor to teach undergraduate and graduate reporting and writing courses for print, broadcast, and / or online news, and to coordinate the College of Communication & Information Sciences’ Media Writing Center.
Detailed Position Information
The University of Alabama’s Department of Journalism and Creative Media seeks a nine-month, non-tenure-track, renewable contract instructor or assistant professor whose class load will include teaching up to four courses per semester. This teaching-focused position is based on a 3-year renewable contract cycle with opportunities for promotion. Responsibilities include :
- Teaching the large lecture and coordinating lab instructors in the News Writing and Reporting course, which is taken by all news media and public relations students.
- Leading the College’s Media Writing Center.
- Teaching other skills and conceptual courses, such as ethics and in-depth reporting, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, including master’s students in the one-year Community Journalism program.
- Strengthening integration of the JCM department and the Digital Media Center, home to the Center for Public Television, Alabama Public Radio, and WVUA-TV 23, to boost experiential learning opportunities for students.
The position begins Aug. 16, 2024.
A master’s degree is required for the instructor position. A terminal degree is required for the assistant professor position. Experience in professional journalism and teaching is preferred. Commitment to working collaboratively with colleagues from different backgrounds and disciplines, engaging students with varied needs and interests, and preparing the next generation of media professionals to effectively serve all members of their communities is expected.
Background Investigation and EEO Statement
Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation does not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. 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.
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