The Department of Communication at the University of North Alabama invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in Mass Communication – Journalism and Digital Media Production, beginning in August 2024. This is a nine-month appointment, with an opportunity for teaching in the summer based on departmental need. Review of applications will begin on February 29, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.
The standard teaching load is twelve (12) credit hours per semester. Experience in online teaching or a willingness to learn how to develop and teach online courses is required. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in Copy Editing, Feature Writing, Advanced Reporting, Communication Law and Ethics, and other courses in their specialty area or as needed. The successful candidate will also serve as the Student Media Advisor.
A Ph.D. in mass communication or related area from an accredited university is required (ABD candidates may be considered). Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in news writing or communications and a record of teaching excellence. Review of applications will begin on February 29, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.
To apply for this position, please visit our Online Employment System at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/una/jobs/4357698/tenure-track-assistant-professor-of-communication-journalism-digital-media-pr. Applications will only be accepted via this system. Please be prepared to upload a cover letter and resume/CV at the time of application, as well as provide contact information for at least three professional references. In addition, this position requires submission of a one-page diversity statement, the details of which may be found here – https://www.una.edu/humanresources/files/employment/deistatements.pdf. Transcripts for the highest degree attained are required for a complete application packet. Official transcripts for the highest degree attained are required of the successful candidate, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process. If any of your graduate hours in the relevant teaching discipline are taken from a degree(s) that is not your highest attained, an official transcript of that degree(s) must also be submitted. Electronic copies, if available, of unofficial transcripts may be attached under the attachment headings of Unofficial Transcript 1, Unofficial Transcript 2, etc. Electronic copies of unofficial/official transcripts may also be requested to be sent to employment@una.edu. Official transcripts must be sent directly to HR from the issuing school via email to be considered official. Transcripts with a designation of “Issued to Student”, or with the student name listed as the recipient will not be considered official. Official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate prior to the start date of the appointment, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process.
The diversity statement and transcripts must be uploaded in the application section as SUPPLEMENTAL ATTACHMENTS. The supplemental attachment link will only appear after the required attachments of cover letter and resume/CV have been uploaded. If you have previously worked at UNA as an adjunct or faculty member and your transcripts are already on file, please email employment@una.edu and ask that they be moved to your completed application for this position. Applications submitted without supplemental attachments will be considered incomplete and non-viable. For questions, please email employment@una.edu or call 256-765-4291 and select option #2. Selecting an option other than #2 may result in a delayed response.
UNA is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. UNA seeks a wide range of applicants for this position so that one of our core values, ethnic and cultural diversity, will be affirmed. UNA is a smoke-free campus. We welcome applicants who are committed to working at a university that values diversity, equity, and inclusion for faculty, staff, and students.