"Assistant Professor of Journalism Studies"

Job Details

The Department of Journalism in the College of Communication, Media, Design and Information (CMDI) at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a tenure-track professor of journalism studies at the assistant rank.

The successful candidate will identify within the broad field of journalism studies, but specialize in, potentially, one of the following areas: media law and ethics; AI and journalism; local, community or rural journalism; new business models in journalism; political communication; broadcast journalism; or visual storytelling.

The successful candidate must be well-grounded in journalism studies and open to creative interchange with colleagues practicing a variety of qualitative, quantitative and practice-based methodologies while researching and teaching journalism and media through both a social science and humanistic approach. They should also have demonstrated commitment to inclusive pedagogies and the mentoring of a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate students. The department prefers candidates with undergraduate-level teaching experience in journalism skills or journalism studies courses. The position is 40% teaching, 40% research, and 20% service and involves teaching two classes per semester. A PhD in journalism or allied fields is required. Salary is commensurate with experience.

The position will begin in August of 2026.

Company

Established in 2015, the College of Communication, Media, Design and Information is at the forefront of the revolution in communication and digital technology. CMDI prides itself on offering students an interdisciplinary education with a focus on innovation and creativity. Our students and faculty from seven departments think across boundaries, innovate around emerging problems and create culture that transcends convention.

Company info

Website: https://www.colorado.edu/cmdi/

Telephone: 303-735-0231

Location: 1511 University Ave. 478 UCB The Armory Boulder Colorado 80309 United States