Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

UGA's College of Journalism and Mass Communication is home to the Peabody Awards, the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA), and NPPA's Best of Photojournalism awards. In addition to its undergraduate programs, the college houses graduate programs offering M.A., M.F.A. and Ph.D. degrees. The college also houses the Cox International Center, the New Media Institute, the Carmical Sports Media Institute, the Digital Media Attention and Cognition Lab, and the Cox Institute for Journalism Innovation, Management and Leadership. The college hosts student chapters of DiGamma Kappa Broadcasting Society, the National Association of Black Journalists, NPPA, the Online News Association, the Society of Professional Journalists, and the Association for Women in Sports Media. Learn more about the Department of Journalism at www.grady.uga.edu.

The College values differences in experience, background, and research perspectives and is dedicated to creating an all-encompassing environment for teaching and learning.

Athens, the home of UGA, is a vibrant, diverse community that is consistently rated as one of the nation's best college towns. UGA is a Research I, land grant/sea institution located 70 miles northeast of Atlanta. More information about UGA is available at www.uga.edu.

Screening of applications will begin March 16, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants must submit a CV/resume, links to work samples, a list of three references, and a cover letter that addresses their experience relevant to the required and preferred qualifications as well as what knowledge and skills journalism students need to succeed in the field. To apply, go to [URL]. Questions may be addressed to Dr. Amanda Bright, search committee chair, at amanda.bright@uga.edu.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.