School of Communications-Journalism and Sports Media, FT Faculty CFS Professional
About The Position
This is a permanent (continuing faculty status) professional track position in journalism and sports media with an emphasis on editorial content in news and sports. The role includes responsibilities in research, writing, editing, photography, videography, podcasting, social media, and other forms of mass media communication. The position involves teaching 8 to 9 classes per academic year in the journalism and sports media sequence, potentially the School of Communications core, electives, and graduate courses. Specific teaching assignments will depend on the candidate’s qualifications and School needs. The role also includes involvement in the Daily Universe and Universe Lab newsrooms and the broader news and sports media profession. The successful candidate will be able to teach courses in news and sports research, reporting, and production of editorial content for online, magazine, and documentary video. Faculty are expected to follow established curricula and assist in assessing teaching effectiveness to achieve program outcomes. In addition to teaching, faculty responsibilities include citizenship and mentoring students on creative works. The successful candidate will maintain a productive student-mentoring agenda and actively participate in School, College, and University committees and other activities. The appointment will be at the assistant or associate professor rank, depending on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Requirements
- A terminal degree in one’s field is required, including Ph.D., M.F.A., Ed.D., J.D., or other as appropriate according to the discipline. The required degree must be completed by the start date.
- A minimum of five years professional experience in news, sports media or related field is required.
- Must be able to teach courses in news and sports research, reporting, and production of editorial content for online, magazine and documentary video.
- Must relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment.
- All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
- All faculty are required to abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards.
- Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.
Nice To Haves
- Preference will be given to qualified candidates with 10 years professional experience.
Responsibilities
- Teaching 8 to 9 classes per academic year (fall, winter, spring/summer) in the journalism and sports media sequence, School of Communications core, electives, and graduate courses.
- Involvement in the Daily Universe and Universe Lab newsrooms.
- Mentoring students on creative works.
- Maintaining a productive student-mentoring agenda.
- Actively participating in School, College, and University committees and other activities.
- Following established curricula.
- Assisting in assessing the effectiveness of teaching to accomplish program outcomes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
