Assistant, Associate or Full Professor of Journalism - 000942
University of Richmond

Job Info

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The Department of Journalism in the School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Richmond is seeking to hire a tenure-track/ tenured professor at the assistant, associate or full-professor rank. Areas of expertise that the committee will consider include, but are not limited to, the following: global journalism, data journalism, business journalism and sustainability reporting. Candidates with expertise in other areas are encouraged to apply. The appointment will begin in August, 2025.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. or a terminal Master's degree in a relevant field and five or more years of full-time experience in professional journalism in any medium. Experience teaching at the college level is highly valued. The faculty member in this position is expected to teach existing course offerings and develop new courses in their areas of expertise. The University of Richmond considers both journalistic and scholarly output as legitimate paths to tenure and promotion in the Department of Journalism.

The University of Richmond is one of the few top-ranked liberal arts colleges in the country with a department dedicated entirely to the study and practice of journalism. The Department of Journalism is deeply embedded within the social sciences and humanities and is a close-knit, thriving group of scholars, practitioners and students. Professors in the department are known for their dedication to student advising, university service and collaboration across disciplines with other departments. For more information on the department, see http://journalism.richmond.edu.

The University of Richmond is committed to developing a diverse workforce and student body, and to modeling an inclusive campus community which values the expression of difference in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. Our academic community strongly encourages applications that are in keeping with this commitment.

Applicants should apply online at http://jobs.richmond.edu and submit a current curriculum vitae and a cover letter that includes statements about scholarly and/or creative or journalistic productions, research plans, teaching interests, and strategies for teaching effectiveness that demonstrate a commitment to inclusive pedagogy. Candidates should provide the names and contact information for three references who may be asked, at a later date, to submit letters of recommendation. Review of applications will commence on November 1, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Please address any questions about the position to the search committee chair, Shahan Mufti (smufti@richmond.edu).

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