Assistant Professor of Journalism & Media Production
Employee Type:Faculty
Time Type:Full time
Position Term:9 Month – Summer
Position Details:
Summary of Duties:
The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication invites applications for a full-time, permanent, tenure-track 9-month academic year, Assistant Professor in the Department of Journalism & Media Production. Appointment begins August 16, 2024.
We are seeking a scholar of journalism studies and/or digital media who has a demonstrated record of research productivity with a high potential for further success, as well as demonstrated success or high potential for securing research funding.
The successful candidate may take a sociological, cultural, economic, legal, ethical, historical, or comparative approach to their scholarship, and may draw on a range of social scientific methods of inquiry. We are especially interested in work at the intersection of journalism, technology, and democracy, with engagement in issues such as (but not limited to): platforms and power; digital media infrastructures; local and/or rural journalism; trust, and misinformation.
At the undergraduate level, applicants should be able to teach an introductory class in media and society, an advanced class in social and mobile media, and at least one of the following: New Communication Technologies, Communicating Science and Technology, Media Ethics, Media Law, and Stereotypes in Communication. Applicants should also address their potential contribution to the college’s graduate-level teaching mission.
Applicants must already have or will have earned a Ph.D. in communication, journalism studies, media studies, or a related field prior to the appointment start date.
We seek a dynamic and collaborative colleague with a rigorous research program that addresses critical issues pertaining to media and society. Professional experience in journalism or a related field is desirable.
About The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication:
The Murrow College of Communication features two undergraduate departments, Strategic Communication and Journalism and Media Production. The Murrow graduate program includes residential MA and PhD programs as well as professionally oriented online MA programs. Our faculty embrace multiple methodologies and research approaches working within a highly collaborative environment. Murrow College houses top-tier research facilities including a survey lab, focus group facility, interview rooms, and virtual reality, psychophysiological, and eye tracking experiment labs.
About Washington State University (WSU):
Washington State University, a member of the Pac-12 conference, is among the 95 research universities nationwide with a Carnegie classification of “very high research activity.” With a main campus in Pullman, Washington, WSU is a land-grant institution with several co-located campuses and enrollment of nearly 30,000 students. Murrow College is named for WSU’s most illustrious graduate, Edward R. Murrow, and became a college in July 2008. It is a signature program for WSU and the state of Washington. WSU has 105 undergraduate programs and more than 70 Master’s, and 46 Doctoral programs offered through ten colleges and the Graduate School. Washington State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and educator. Members of ethnic minorities, women, Vietnam-era or disabled veterans, persons of disability, and/or persons the age of 40 and over are encouraged to apply. WSU is committed to excellence through diversity and has faculty friendly policies.
Additional Information:
Area/College:
Edward R. Murrow College of Communication
Department Name:
Journalism & Media Production
City, State, Zip:
Pullman, WA 99164
Department Link:
The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication
Annual Academic Salary:
$70,000 to $85,000 | In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Faculty and Total Compensation.
FTE:
100%
Position Type:
This is a permanent tenure track position.
Posting Close Date:
Screening of applications will begin September 4, 2023 and will continue until the position has been filled.
Background Check:
This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Application Procedure:
Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. External candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
Applicants include curriculum vitae, cover letter summarizing qualifications, a brief research statement, and contact information for three references in their online application. In their application materials, candidates should address their research and teaching interests. Three letters of reference are required prior to on-campus interviews.
For more information, contact search committee chair, Ben Shors, bshors@wsu.edu.
Required Documents:
- Curriculum vitae (CV).
- Cover letter, summarizing qualifications and describing how research, teaching, and/or service prepares applicant to contribute to the college’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Research statement.
- Contact information for three (3) references. Confidential letters of recommendation will be requested of finalists.
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.
WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.