Teaching Assistant Professor of Journalism in Boulder, Colorado

Teaching Assistant Professor of Journalism

Requisition Number: 55159

Location: Boulder Colorado

Employment Type: Faculty

Schedule: Full Time

Posting Close Date: 31-Mar-2024

Date Posted:

Job Summary

The Department of Journalism in the College of Media, Communication, and Information (CMCI) at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a teaching assistant professor of journalism. This position will begin in August of 2024.

The department is primarily interested in candidates who can teach courses in visual storytelling at both the undergraduate and master’s levels and have the ability to teach conceptual courses across our curriculum. The successful candidate will have university teaching experience, having taught both small and large journalism courses.

We are seeking a candidate who will be open to creative interchange with colleagues. The candidate should have demonstrated commitment to and experience with inclusive pedagogies and the mentoring of a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate students. The position involves teaching three classes per semester. An MA degree in journalism or a related field is required. The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

In 2022, the Department of Journalism at the University of Colorado-Boulder celebrated its 100th anniversary as a degree-granting organization within CU Boulder. Faculty members are prominent in both the academic and professional organizations. The Department of Journalism is a vibrant and engaged community of scholars and practitioners who share a commitment to the highest ethical and innovative ways to teach and research about journalism. The Department offers BA and MA degrees in journalism. The Department also offers a PhD degree in journalism studies.

Established in 2015, the College of Media, Communication and Information is at the forefront of the revolution in communication and digital technology. CMCI prides itself on offering students an interdisciplinary education with a focus on innovation and creativity. Our students and faculty from six departments and an independent PhD program think across boundaries, innovate around emerging problems and create culture that transcends convention.

CMCI strives to be a community whose excellence is premised on diversity, equity and inclusion. We seek candidates who share this commitment and demonstrate understanding of the experiences of those historically underrepresented in higher education. We welcome applications from minoritized racial and ethnic identities, ciswomen, non-normative genders and sexualities, persons with disabilities, and others who have encountered legacies of marginalization.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Teach three journalism courses per semester.

• Provide service on relevant committees or on other academic and/or administrative tasks within the Department of Journalism, the CMCI and the university as a whole.

What We Can Offer

The salary for this position is $70,000-$73,000.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/benefits) , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder (https://www.colorado.edu/about) .

Be Statements

Be adaptable. Be collaborative. Be Boulder.

What We Require

MA degree in journalism or a related field required.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. Current CV.

2. Cover letter describing your interest in the position and summarizing your personal teaching goals.

3. Diversity and Inclusion Statement (uploaded in PDF format) addressing your vision, experience, and future plans to promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive academic culture.

4. Statement Providing Evidence of Teaching Philosophy (uploaded in PDF format).

5. Teaching Course Evaluations (uploaded in PDF format).

6. Portfolio URL/Link.

Although not required at the time of application, please be ready to submit information for at least one (1) reference who will provide a letter of recommendation on your behalf.

Please apply by March 31, 2024 for consideration./div>

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs (http://colorado.edu/jobs) .

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Teaching-Assistant-Professor-of-Journalism/55159 (https://apptrkr.com/5145120)

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