What are the responsibilities and job description for the Robertson School - Multimedia Journalism position at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)?
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:
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
journalism. Position Responsibilities: This new faculty member will 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. 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 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 tbajkiewicz@vcu.edu
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 scholarship materials
Position Type: Teaching & Research Faculty
Full time equivalent: 100
Tenure: Eligible
Rank: Assistant Professor
Months: 9
Department: Robertson School
Contact
Information:
Dr. Timothy Bajkiewicz
tbajkiewicz@vcu.edu
Position Type: Teaching & Research Faculty
Full time equivalent: 100
Tenure: Tenure Track
Rank: Assistant Professor
Months:
Department:
Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture
Salary:
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Dr. Tim Bajkiewicz
Contact Email: tbajkiewicz@vcu.edu
Contact Phone: 828-2660
