Assistant Professor - 9 Month

Assistant Professor - 9 Month

Apply locations: Little RockTime type: Full timePosted on: Posted 3 Days AgoJob requisition id: R0058786Closing Date: TBDType of Position:

Faculty - Tenure/Tenure TrackWorkstudy Position:

NoJob Type:

Academic Term (Fixed Term)Work Shift:

Not specifiedSponsorship Available:

NoInstitution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little RockThe University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields.Department:

School of Mass Communication

Summary of Job Duties:

The Assistant Professor - 9 Month includes teaching primarily in the area of multiplatform journalism in face-to-face, hybrid, online, and weekend formats. Faculty will be expected to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and the community, teach courses as assigned, have an active research/creative work agenda, and participate in university and community service.Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience:Terminal degree (PhD, EDD, JD, MFA) in multiplatform journalism or a related field. ABD or AB thesis considered.Preferred Education and/or Experience:College teaching experience in multiplatform journalism and/or related field.Industry experience (journalism and/or related field).Student supervisory experience.Research/creative activity related to the discipline and consistent with departmental focus and needs.Experience with industry-standard software and equipment.Job Duties and/or Responsibilities:

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in face-to-face, online, and hybrid formats.Serve as faculty advisor for student organizations.Advise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students.Have an active research agenda.Participate in university and community service.Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and the community.Collaborate to strengthen multiplatform journalism program.Teach core mass communication courses.Other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of print, broadcast, and digital journalism.Ability to adapt to an evolving journalism landscape.A program of research consistent with departmental focus.Ability to teach a variety of courses within our curriculum in traditional and online formats.Desire to engage in professional service activities in the community.Salary Information:

$56,500Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Other (see special instructions for details).Special Instructions to Applicants:

ALL APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL WORK SAMPLES TO INCLUDE A PORTFOLIO OR LINK TO AN ONLINE PORTFOLIO; UPLOAD MUST INCLUDE 20 IMAGES MAXIMUM WITH EXPLANATORY NOTES, MUST UPLOAD AS PDF.Recruitment Contact Information:

Jeremy Ecke, Associate Dean, jsecke@ualr.eduPre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry. The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment.Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing, Standing, TalkingFrequent Physical Activity:

Sitting, WalkingOccasional Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboardingBenefits Eligible:

Yes

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