Assistant Professor
University of Georgia
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F2725P Working Title
Assistant Professor Department
Grady-Journalism Department About the University of Georgia Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university ( . The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine. About the College/Unit/Department UGA's Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication celebrated its 110th anniversary in 2025. The college offers M.A., M.F.A., and Ph.D. degrees, and it offers undergraduate degrees in advertising, entertainment and media studies, journalism, and public relations, as well as certificates in News Literacy, Sports Media, and Strategic Health and Risk Communication. The college is home to several research labs and centers, including the Brain, Body, and Media Lab, the Digital Media Attention and Cognition Lab, the SEE Suite: Social Media Engagement and Evaluation Lab, the Center for Advanced Computer-Human Ecosystems, the Cox Center for International Mass Communication Training and Research, and the Center for Health and Risk Communication. The college is also home to the Peabody Awards, and it hosts student chapters of the Public Relations Student Society of America, the American Advertising Federation, the National Association of Black Journalists, the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, Women in Media, the Online News Association, the National Press Photographers Association, the Society of Professional Journalists, and the Association for Women in Sports Media.
The Department of Journalism is home to award-winning and internationally renowned faculty, and it houses numerous initiatives to advance and innovate the field, including the Digital Media Attention and Cognition Lab, the Cox Institute for Journalism Innovation, Management, and Leadership, the Solutions Journalism Hub of the South, and the Carmical Sports Media Institute. Situated in an R1 university, the department places a high value on scholarship, with research in such areas as media psychology, newsroom sociology, media trust and credibility, visual journalism, media law, international communication, and social justice. The faculty regularly present their work at major national and international conferences, publish journal articles, books, and book chapters, and apply for extramural funding. In 2021, the college rescued a weekly community newspaper, The Oglethorpe Echo , which today operates as a nonprofit print and digital news organization staffed by faculty and students. Moreover, Grady Digital Natives, a partnership with the Georgia Press Association and the Georgia Association of Broadcasters, places journalism students in local newsrooms statewide, and a partnership with The Associated Press has enabled students to supplement the AP's on-the-ground coverage of the Summer Paralympic Games and the Women's World Cup. Georgia is well known for its quality of life and for outdoor, urban, cultural, and arts activities ( Athens, the home of UGA, is consistently rated as one the nation's best college towns and is a vibrant, diverse place to live ( The University of Georgia is a land/sea grant institution located approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, in close proximity to major media outlets, global agencies, national and international government and nonprofit organizations, Fortune 500 companies, and the world's busiest international airport. More information about UGA is available at College/Unit/Department website Posting Type
External Retirement Plan Employment Type
Employee Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible Underutilization Advertised Salary Anticipated Start Date
08/01/2027 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date
06/01/2026 Job Closing Date Open until filled
Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Applications received by October 1, 2026, will be assured full consideration. Questions may be addressed to Dr. Bart Wojdynski, search committee chair, at View email address on click.appcast.io . Applicants will be required to submit a CV, a cover letter, up to two academic writing samples, a research statement, a teaching statement, and a list of references. 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 Position Information Classification Title
Assistant Professor FLSA 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. Additional Requirements Learn more about the tenured ranks and UGA unit criteria here: Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification 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. Physical Demands 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 . Duties/Responsibilities Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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F2725P Working Title
Assistant Professor Department
Grady-Journalism Department About the University of Georgia Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university ( . The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine. About the College/Unit/Department UGA's Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication celebrated its 110th anniversary in 2025. The college offers M.A., M.F.A., and Ph.D. degrees, and it offers undergraduate degrees in advertising, entertainment and media studies, journalism, and public relations, as well as certificates in News Literacy, Sports Media, and Strategic Health and Risk Communication. The college is home to several research labs and centers, including the Brain, Body, and Media Lab, the Digital Media Attention and Cognition Lab, the SEE Suite: Social Media Engagement and Evaluation Lab, the Center for Advanced Computer-Human Ecosystems, the Cox Center for International Mass Communication Training and Research, and the Center for Health and Risk Communication. The college is also home to the Peabody Awards, and it hosts student chapters of the Public Relations Student Society of America, the American Advertising Federation, the National Association of Black Journalists, the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, Women in Media, the Online News Association, the National Press Photographers Association, the Society of Professional Journalists, and the Association for Women in Sports Media.
The Department of Journalism is home to award-winning and internationally renowned faculty, and it houses numerous initiatives to advance and innovate the field, including the Digital Media Attention and Cognition Lab, the Cox Institute for Journalism Innovation, Management, and Leadership, the Solutions Journalism Hub of the South, and the Carmical Sports Media Institute. Situated in an R1 university, the department places a high value on scholarship, with research in such areas as media psychology, newsroom sociology, media trust and credibility, visual journalism, media law, international communication, and social justice. The faculty regularly present their work at major national and international conferences, publish journal articles, books, and book chapters, and apply for extramural funding. In 2021, the college rescued a weekly community newspaper, The Oglethorpe Echo , which today operates as a nonprofit print and digital news organization staffed by faculty and students. Moreover, Grady Digital Natives, a partnership with the Georgia Press Association and the Georgia Association of Broadcasters, places journalism students in local newsrooms statewide, and a partnership with The Associated Press has enabled students to supplement the AP's on-the-ground coverage of the Summer Paralympic Games and the Women's World Cup. Georgia is well known for its quality of life and for outdoor, urban, cultural, and arts activities ( Athens, the home of UGA, is consistently rated as one the nation's best college towns and is a vibrant, diverse place to live ( The University of Georgia is a land/sea grant institution located approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, in close proximity to major media outlets, global agencies, national and international government and nonprofit organizations, Fortune 500 companies, and the world's busiest international airport. More information about UGA is available at College/Unit/Department website Posting Type
External Retirement Plan Employment Type
Employee Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible Underutilization Advertised Salary Anticipated Start Date
08/01/2027 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date
06/01/2026 Job Closing Date Open until filled
Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Applications received by October 1, 2026, will be assured full consideration. Questions may be addressed to Dr. Bart Wojdynski, search committee chair, at View email address on click.appcast.io . Applicants will be required to submit a CV, a cover letter, up to two academic writing samples, a research statement, a teaching statement, and a list of references. 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 Position Information Classification Title
Assistant Professor FLSA 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. Additional Requirements Learn more about the tenured ranks and UGA unit criteria here: Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification 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. Physical Demands 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 . Duties/Responsibilities Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- Writing Sample
- Research Portfolio/Philosophy
- Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy
- List of References with Contact Information
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