Assistant Professor

Posting Details Posting Number F2725P Working Title Assistant Professor Department Grady-Journalism Department Posting Type External Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Anticipated Start Date 08/01/2027 Job Posting Date 06/01/2026 Open until filled Yes Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Statement The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR View email address on click.appcast.io . USG Core Values Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 08.02.18.01.02 . Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom . Position Details Classification Title Assistant Professor Faculty Rank Assistant Professor Contract Type Academic (9 mo.) Tenure Status Tenure Track Minimum Qualifications A Ph.D. in journalism or mass communication, or a Ph.D. in a related field that includes a stream of journalism- or mass-communication-related research. ABD candidates also will be considered. Position Summary The Department of Journalism and the University of Georgia's Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in journalism to begin in August 2027. The department and college have a collegial and productive culture of research and teaching, engaged students, and promote a supportive environment for individual growth. The successful candidate must be able to teach effectively in our journalism curriculum at the undergraduate and graduate levels and in our college-wide Ph.D. program, and regularly publish peer-reviewed research in our field. Mentoring graduate students and service to the college is also expected. The effort allocation for the position is 50% teaching, 45% research, and 5% service. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies The successful candidate will have a research agenda in areas related to journalism, news, or informational media. The candidate should also demonstrate a proven strong research record or potential for a strong research record that includes publication of peer-reviewed articles in leading scholarly journals in journalism, mass communication, and/or related fields.We welcome all research methods. In addition, a candidate should demonstrate an interest in mentoring graduate students and a desire to engage students from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. The successful candidate should be able to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in our curriculum, including courses in their area of expertise. We encourage candidates who can teach courses in areas including: media law, new technology/AI, political communication, media history, multimedia journalism, and/or media management. Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website . Background Investigation Policy Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website . Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume/CV Cover Letter Writing Sample Research Portfolio/Philosophy Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy List of References with Contact Information #J-18808-Ljbffr