Assistant Professor, School of Journalism and Media

Job Title
Assistant Professor, School of Journalism and Media


Requisition Number
FE04406


Working Title

Department Name
8M100: School Of Journalism and Media


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Type of Position
Faculty


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Tenure Track Status
Tenure Track


Required Education

The successful candidate must hold a master’s degree or higher in a related field and have
significant professional experience in broadcast journalism



Required Related Experience

The successful candidate must also demonstrate excellence in university teaching and exhibit excellent organizational and
communication skills.



Required License/Registration/Certification

NA



Job Summary

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position in Broadcast News and Sports SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND MEDIA College of Communication and Information

The award-winning School of Journalism and Media seeks outstanding applicants for Assistant
Professor in broadcast news and sports. The successful candidate will teach courses in broadcast
journalism and lead, teach, and mentor a team of students to produce award-winning work
produced by students in a highly energized TV studio environment in new, state-of-the art
facilities. Courses include television news and sports broadcasting, field reporting and
videography, and audio news and reporting. A record of teaching experience is required. The
start date of this position is August 16, 2025.

The successful candidate must hold a master’s degree or higher in a related field and have
significant professional experience in broadcast journalism. The successful candidate must also
demonstrate excellence in university teaching and exhibit excellent organizational and
communication skills.

This position is designed as an Assistant Professor Rank, Special Title Series, Tenure-track, 9-month assignment. Faculty in the Special Title Series teach three courses per semester and are expected to engage in research and/or creative activities in their area of expertise. Review of applications begins February 1, 2025. The anticipated start date is August 16, 2025.

About the School
The School of Journalism and Media is recognized for its accomplishments in academic
scholarship and professional areas. The School offers B.A. and B.S. degrees in two areas of
study: journalism (print/multimedia, broadcast/multimedia, sports/multimedia) and media arts
and studies. The School is fully ACEJMC accredited, and has served as the home for the Institute
for Rural Journalism since 2004. The School also participates in the graduate program of the
College that includes the M.A. and Ph.D. in communication.

Students learn first-hand working at the award-winning Kentucky Kernel newspaper,
KRNL Lifestyle and Fashion magazine and the Kentucky Kernel Year in Photos. Also, there are
great opportunities at WRFL, WUKY and Wildcat News, our award-winning student newscast.
School alumni include Pulitzer, Emmy, Murrow, and Oscar winners and current media makers
with ESPN, CBS, NBC, NPR, CNN, EA, The Washington Post, and local media outlets around
the country.

The School also promotes the free flow of information through its Scripps Howard First
Amendment Center. Since 1981, the School has been the home of the Kentucky Journalism Hall
of Fame.

About the College
The College of Communication and Information is composed of two schools (The School of
Journalism and Media, School of Information Science), two departments (Department of
Communication, Department of Integrated Strategic Communication) and an interdisciplinary
graduate program. More than 2,000 undergraduate majors and 350 graduate students are led by
more than 100 full-time faculty, who also teach in the university’s core curriculum and serve
students pursuing minors and certificates in the College. The College also houses UK’s
independent student newspaper, The Kentucky Kernel, and the championship-winning
Intercollegiate Debate Team.

About the University
Located in the vibrant city of Lexington, the University of Kentucky is a public, land-grant
institution that plays a critical leadership role in promoting economic development, and human
well-being. The campus is home to more than 33,000 students, more than 2,500 faculty
members, and nearly 14,000 staff members. The university is one of just eight in the country
with a major academic health center and a full spectrum of academic colleges and professional
schools on one contiguous campus. As such, the University of Kentucky is an incubator for
interdisciplinary research. These collaborations allow researchers to address the rapidly changing
needs of a global society.

According to Forbes magazine’s 2023 America’s Best Large Employers list, the University of
Kentucky ranked sixth out of 500 companies. In addition, for a sixth straight year, the University
of Kentucky has appeared on ModernThink’s list of Great Colleges to Work For. As a leader
among employers, the University of Kentucky offers a comprehensive benefits package. For
more details, please visit https://hr.uky.edu/employment/our-benefits

About Lexington
Featured on the U.S. News & World Report’s list of best places to live in 2023, the City of
Lexington is a great place to not only live, but also work and study. With a population of roughly
320,000, Lexington offers both the warmth and lower cost of living of a small city and the
amenities you would enjoy in a larger city, including the arts, cultural events, and a thriving
dining scene. https://www.visitlex.com/

Application materials include:
1. Letter of application (attached as Cover Letter)
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Evidence of teaching excellence (attached as Specific Request 1)
4. Contact information for three references when prompted in the application process.
*Please note that references will not be contacted without prior consent.

Application review will begin February 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

Questions regarding the position may be directed to Search Committee Chair Dr. Kathryn
Montalbano at kathryn.montalbano@uky.edu.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes


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