Assistant Professor, Creative Media Production, Journalism & Creative Media - 524638

Department/Organization
207451 - Journalism and Creative Media

Rank
Assistant Professor

Position Summary
The Department of Journalism & Creative Media in the College of Communication & Information Sciences at the University of Alabama seeks applications for a full-time, non-tenure track, renewable contract Assistant Professor position in creative media production to begin August 16, 2025.

Detailed Position Information
The Department of Journalism & Creative Media in the College of Communication & Information Sciences at the University of Alabama seeks applications for a full-time, non-tenure track, renewable contract Assistant Professor position in creative media production to begin August 16, 2025. This teaching-focused position is based on a 3-year renewable contract cycle with opportunities for promotion. The teaching load is four courses per semester, with potential for additional summer course offerings in the form of our Journalism & Creative Media in Los Angeles program.

The ideal candidate will be able to teach a variety of courses focused on narrative and documentary production with traditional and emerging media. We are eager to work with candidates who will bring innovative instructional approaches to our department. Applicants should have expertise in at least two of the following areas of instruction:

-editing & post-production
-sound for narrative & documentary cinema
-cinematography
-producing
-emerging media

Applicants interested in and capable of leading our Journalism & Creative Media in Los Angeles program, as well as other immersion experiences at film festivals and industry hubs are particularly desirable. JCM in LA is a faculty-led summer internship experience. This immersive program brings students to live and intern in Los Angeles where they study the media and entertainment industries alongside faculty who are experienced in the industry.

Applications submitted by October 1, 2024 will receive full consideration and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Please direct any questions to search committee chair Dr. Brandon Colvin (jbcolvin@ua.edu).

Minimum Qualifications
A terminal degree (MFA or PhD) in media production or a closely-related field is required for the Assistant Professor position. Commitment to working collaboratively with colleagues from different backgrounds and disciplines, engaging students with varied needs and interests, and preparing the next generation of media professionals to effectively serve all members of their communities is expected.

Preferred Qualifications
Prior teaching experience at the collegiate level.

Instructions and Required Materials for Application
To apply, go to https://facultyjobs.ua.edu and provide the following: 1) Cover letter articulating your fit for the position, 2) Curriculum Vitae, 3) Names and contact information for three references, 4) Viewing links for 2–4 work samples.

About the Division/College/School
The College of Communication & Information Sciences has four academic units, approximately 110 full-time faculty members, and serves approximately 3,500 students across bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs, including approximately 95 students in the college-wide Ph.D. program. The college’s Institute for Communication & Information Research (ICIR) is a premier research institute dedicated to addressing societal and cultural issues related to communication and information research. The ICIR collaborates with businesses, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, foundations, and other entities to produce high-impact research that informs and improves our evolving communication and information landscape. The College is also home to the Public Opinion Lab, equipped with the Sprinklr data warehouse and custom data collection and management resources; a biometrics lab outfitted with state-of-the-art iMotions software and associated hardware; and the near-term development of an interactive VR/theater lab, among others. The college is also home to the Holle Center for Communication Arts, whose mission is guided by a commitment to advance narrative justice through innovative and arts-informed research, community engagement, and creative co-operation. The college also maintains the 40,000 square-foot Digital Media Center, which is home to Alabama Public Radio and WVUA 23, a full-power commercial television station serving a top-50 television market.

About the University
The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, named one of Travel + Le