"Clinical Faculty - Media Writing & Content Creation"

Job Description

Posting Number:

F001407P

Advertising Pay Range:

$62,845 or higher commensurate with experience

Location:

Moscow

Primary Division/College:

Col of Letters, Arts & Social Sci.

Primary Unit:

Journalism and Mass Media

Employee Category:

Faculty

Classification Group Title:

Clinical Faculty

Position Control Number:

3201

FTE:

1

Contract Basis:

Academic Year

Anticipated Contract Start Date:

08/17/2026

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Tenure Tracking:

Non-Tenure Track

Rank:

Assistant Professor

Position Summary:

The School of Journalism and Mass Media at the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho, invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track Clinical Assistant Professor of Media Writing and Content Creation, beginning August 2026.

The successful candidate will teach seven courses during the Fall and Spring semesters, equivalent to a 4/3 teaching load. The main area of teaching will be multiple sections of media writing and content creation at the undergraduate level. Other courses may cover topics including but not limited to strategic communication, social media, digital media, journalism or broadcasting depending on the candidate’s areas of expertise or professional experience. Participation in academic advising, service and outreach activities at the department and college/university level is expected.

Unit/Department Summary:

School of Journalism and Mass Media

Teaching & Advising:

90%

Scholarship & Creative Activity:

0%

Outreach & Extension:

5%

University Service & Leadership:

5%

Minimum Education/Degree Required:

Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a mass media field or closely related field
• Five years experience in media writing, editing, producing or media content creation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Seven or more years of professional media writing, editing, producing or media content creation experience
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness at a college or university
• Ability to teach media writing across multiple media professions including journalism, broadcasting, digital media, social media and strategic communication
• Ability to teach multimedia content creation and storytelling using media equipment and software

Posting Date:

01/26/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applications received on or before March 2, 2026 will receive priority consideration. To apply, please submit the following:

1. Letter of application outlining interest and job qualifications
2. Curriculum vitae (CV)
3. Names and phone numbers for three professional references

Applicant Resources

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/50655