Communication and Journalism: Assistant Professor in Multimedia Journalism

University of Wisconsin Stout • Eau Claire, WI

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About The Position

The Department of Communication and Journalism invites applications for a probationary tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor with expertise in Multimedia Journalism. We seek a dynamic candidate committed to teaching excellence, curriculum innovation, and student engagement. This appointment carries an initial two-year probationary appointment beginning with the 2026/2027 academic year, August 17, 2026.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate, or master’s degree with significant professional experience (7+ years), in Journalism, Media Studies, or a related field by August 17, 2026.
• Demonstrated potential for teaching excellence in multimedia journalism and storytelling.
• Ability to teach introductory, intermediate, and advanced-level courses in multimedia journalism, reporting, editing, and media production.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching audio storytelling, video storytelling, social storytelling, or data journalism.
• Expertise in emerging media trends, digital storytelling platforms, and multimedia content creation.
• Experience collaborating with industry professionals and fostering student-media partnerships.
• Ability to assist in the revitalization and modernization the journalism curriculum to include emerging storytelling formats such as audio storytelling, video storytelling, and social media storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in storytelling, reporting, interviewing, multimedia communication, audio and video production, and digital journalism.
• Engage students in experiential learning through hands-on media production, community journalism projects, and collaboration with industry professionals.
• Mentor and advise students, including undergraduate research and creative projects.
• Maintain an active program of research or creative work in multimedia journalism, storytelling, or related fields.
• Participate in departmental, university, and professional service activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees