"Journalism Assistant Professor"

Job Details

Journalism Assistant Professor

Job No: 537156

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design

Department: 23040000 - CJC-JOURNALISM

Job Description:

The Department of Journalism at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (CJC) seeks to hire an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) to begin in the Fall 2026 term. We welcome applicants with interests in topics such as social media and technology use in journalism, news audiences, visual journalism, the global news environment, health communication, political communication, and sports journalism. The candidate should hold a doctorate in journalism/media/communication (or related field); ABD candidates can apply but must have their degree complete by August 2026. Candidates are expected to show evidence of top-tier publications with potential for external funding.

The successful candidates will have the opportunity to teach both undergraduate and graduate classes, and we would especially welcome applicants with the ability to teach a variety of courses in the department and the graduate division, including the ability to develop new courses. The selected candidates will conduct research and publish original scholarship, teach two courses per semester, mentor students (undergraduate, MA and PhD) and participate in service to the department, college, university, and discipline.

About the University of Florida: UF is a member of the Association of American Universities. In 2024-2025, UF faculty generated 1.3 billion in research expenditures. The University of Florida offers a competitive salary commensurate with similar positions and includes a full benefits package.

About UF's College of Journalism and Communications: We are recognized as a national leader in communication scholarship and professional skills development. Accredited by ACEJMC, the college has earned its reputation for excellence over the past half century on the strength of its programs, faculty, students and alumni. Visit the Department of Journalism website for more information.

Required Qualifications: Candidates must possess an earned Ph.D. in Journalism, Media, Communication(s), or related field by August 2026.

Preferred: Evidence or promise of high-level research activity such as top-tier publications and external grants; Experience teaching in higher education; Professional experience in any aspect of journalism; Ability to engage and mentor students in research projects; Capacity to teach professional/skills courses in broadcast journalism, visual/multimedia journalism, or narrative nonfiction; Commitment to institution-building and collaborative initiatives.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please submit your applications online via Careers at UF. Applications must be submitted in a single PDF file that includes a 2- to 3-page cover letter, complete curriculum vitae, teaching evaluation data, a research statement, sample articles, and names of three references. For additional questions, contact search committee chair Frank Waddell at frank.waddell@ufl.edu. Review of applications will begin Oct. 15th, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.