Job Description: Type of Position:Faculty – Non-TenureWorkstudy Position:NoJob Type:RegularWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Sponsorship Available:YesInstitution Name: University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFounded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Appli­cants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.Department:School of Journalism and Strategic MediaDepartment’s Website:https://fulbright.uark.edu/departments/journalism/Summary of Job Duties:The School of Journalism and Strategic Media in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas, invites nominations and applications for the Associate Director of Outreach Teaching Assistant Professor for the School of Journalism and Strategic Media. The successful candidate will work with the School’s director of outreach on programs for underserved students, including outreach, recruitment, retention, and related activities. He/She/They will work collegially with the director of outreach to administer and implement programs, initiatives, outreach and related documentation and analysis. He/She/They should either have a strong record of significant experience in outreach programs, initiatives, outreach, and analysis for underserved students, or significant promise in developing and implementing outreach programs, initiatives, and analysis, including recruitment, retention, and graduation of underserved students.

The successful candidate will teach introductory courses in the School, including introductory journalism and mass communication writing and related courses, and diversity courses. He/She/They should have relevant university or college teaching experience, and national or noted professional journalism and/or mass communication experience in an area relevant to the position. This is a 12-month, non-tenure-track position.Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications:With submitted materials, the candidate must demonstrate.Ph.D. or Terminal degree in journalism, mass media, mass communications, or a related or relevant field conferred by the start of employmentAt least one year of relevant university or college teaching experienceThe ability to teach diversity and introductory courses such as JOUR 1033 Media Writing, JOUR 1003 Journalistic Writing Skills, JOUR 1100 Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation, and JOUR 1023 Media and Society. The successful candidate may teach existing diversity courses or develop new diversity courses in journalism, broadcast news, multimedia storytelling & production, advertising, and/or public relationsAt least one year of relevant professional experience in journalism, multimedia news, broadcast news, digital mass communications or mass media, multimedia storytelling and production, advertising and/or public relations, or a relevant fieldThe ability to mentor undergraduate, honors, and graduate students, including serving on or directing thesis committees and senior papers as well as other related dutiesPreferred Qualifications:Two years or more of national or noted professional experience in journalism, multimedia news, broadcast news, digital mass communications or mass media, multimedia storytelling and production, advertising and/or public relations, or a relevant fieldTwo years or more of relevant university or college teaching experience in diversity and introductory courses such as JOUR 1033 Media Writing, JOUR 1003 Journalistic Writing Skills, JOUR 1100 Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation, and JOUR 1023 Media and Society. The successful candidate may teach existing diversity courses or develop new diversity courses in journalism, broadcast news, multimedia storytelling & production, advertising, and/or public relations.

The ability to be an active, involved, and collegial member of a collaborative faculty team, the School of Journalism and Strategic Media, the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, the University of Arkansas, and relevant national service organizationsExperience in—or the potential for—administering and implementing initiatives, curricular programs, and outreach for diverse students, including recruitment, retention, teaching, mentoring, supporting the graduation of diverse students, documenting and reporting relevant data, and analyzing data to improve existing or develop new initiatives, programs, and/or outreach for diverse students. The associate director will work collegially with the director of outreach on all activities. This includes outreach to and activities for diverse students in the summer, working with the director of outreach, as well as throughout the yearAdditional Information:​APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:Completed applications received by 3/27/2023, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.For additional inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Dave Bostwick, at bostwick@uark.edu.Applicants must submit:a letter of interest (demonstrating how your strengths match the duties and qualifications listed above)a complete curriculum vitaea diversity statement, which may include evidence of previous activities to promote and maintain diverse and inclusive populations and environmentsprofessional or scholarly examples of journalism and mass communication writing or other published work, such as printed and digital copies, links to professional and commercial works, publications posted online, or film/videoa statement of teaching philosophy, which may include evidence of teaching effectiveness (not to exceed three pages)the names, titles, addresses, and contact information of three references willing to provide reference letters upon request. Transcripts will be required from finalists.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.The School of Journalism and Strategic Media is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and creative activity, and media discourse. The School is nationally accredited by the ACEJMC or the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication. Our faculty members are accomplished professionals in their fields who are actively engaged in scholarship. For more information visit https://fulbright.uark.edu/departments/journalism/Salary Information:Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.Required Documents to Apply:Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, Diversity Statement, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Other (see special instructions for details), Statement of Teaching PhilosophyOptional Documents:Proof of Veteran StatusRecruitment Contact Information:Dr. Dave Bostwick, Search committee chair, bostwick@uark.edu.All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.Special Instructions to Applicants:Other required documents: professional or scholarly examples of journalism and mass communication writing or other published work, such as printed and digital copies, links to professional and commercial works, publications posted online, or film/video.Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender RegistryThe University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check.

For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture and climate that embeds inclusion, diversity, equity, and access. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Division of Diversity, Equity, and InclusionThe University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to race/color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.Constant Physical Activity:N/AFrequent Physical Activity:N/AOccasional Physical Activity:N/ABenefits Eligible:Yes