"Assistant Professor, School of Journalism and Media"

Job Details

Job Title: Assistant Professor, School of Journalism and Media

Requisition Number: FE04560

Working Title: Assistant Professor, Sports Reporting

Department Name: 8M100: School Of Journalism and Media

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Type of Position: Faculty

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Tenture Track Status: Tenure Track

Required Education: Master’s degree or higher in a related field.

Required Related Experience: Significant professional experience, and demonstrate excellence in university teaching.

Required License/Registration/Certification: NA

Job Summary: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position in Sports Reporting at the University of Kentucky School of Journalism and Media, College of Communication and Information. Primary responsibilities include teaching three courses per semester in sports reporting and writing, as well as other classes in sports issues and news reporting and editing. The hire is expected to collaborate with faculty and staff to identify, create, and facilitate learning opportunities for students in sports writing, reporting, and coverage.

The successful candidate must hold a master’s degree or higher in a related field, have significant professional experience, and demonstrate excellence in university teaching. This position is designed as an Assistant Professor Rank, Special-Title Series, Tenure-track, 9-month assignment. Faculty in the Special-Title Series typically teach three courses per semester and are required to engage in scholarly research and/or creative activities in their area of expertise. Review of applications begins September 1, 2025. Contingent on the successful candidate’s availability, the anticipated start date is January 5, 2026, otherwise the start date is August 17, 2026.

About the School: The School of Journalism and Media is recognized for its accomplishments in academic scholarship and professional areas. The School offers B.A. and B.S. degrees in two areas of study: journalism (print/multimedia, broadcast/multimedia, sports/multimedia) and media arts and studies. The School is fully ACEJMC accredited and has served as the home for the Institute for Rural Journalism since 2004. The School also participates in the graduate program of the College that includes the M.A. and Ph.D. in communication.

Students learn first-hand working at the award-winning Kentucky Kernel newspaper, KRNL Lifestyle and Fashion magazine and the Kentucky Kernel Year in Photos. Also, there are great opportunities at WRFL, WUKY and Wildcat News, our award-winning student newscast. School alumni include Pulitzer, Emmy, Murrow, and Oscar winners and current media makers with ESPN, CBS, NBC, NPR, CNN, EA, The Washington Post, and local media outlets around the country.

About the College: The College of Communication and Information comprises two schools (School of Information Science and School of Journalism and Media), two departments (Department of Communication and Department of Integrated Strategic Communication), and interdisciplinary master’s and PhD programs. Nearly 100 full-time faculty lead 2,300 undergraduate majors and 350 graduate students while also teaching in the university’s core curriculum and serving students pursuing minors and certificates in the college. The college also houses University of Kentucky’s independent student newspaper, The Kentucky Kernel, and the championship winning Intercollegiate Debate program.

About the University: Located in the vibrant city of Lexington, the University of Kentucky is a public, land-grant institution that plays a critical leadership role in economic development and advancing human well-being. The campus is home to 35,000 students, more than 2,500 faculty members, and nearly 14,000 staff members. The university is one of just eight in the country with a major academic health center and a full spectrum of academic colleges and professional schools on one contiguous campus.

Application materials include: 1. Letter of application (attached as Cover Letter) 2. Curriculum Vita 3. Evidence of teaching excellence (attached as Specific Request 1) 4. Contact information for three references when prompted in the application process. Please note that references will not be contacted without prior consent. Application review will begin September 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Questions regarding the position may be directed to Search Committee Chair David Stephenson at davidstephenson@uky.edu.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?: No

Open Until Filled: Yes