Assistant Professor - 9 Month

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Type of Position:

Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Academic Term (Fixed Term)

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Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The 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. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department:

School of Mass Communication

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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. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

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 p