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Tenure-track Assistant Professor Position in Sports/Multimedia Journalism

Job Summary
The award-winning School of Journalism and Media at the University of Kentucky seeks an outstanding faculty member to teach courses in sports and multimedia journalism. Primary responsibilities include teaching three courses per semester in sports and multimedia journalism, including but not limited to: Issues in 21st Century Sports Journalism, Sports Reporting and Editing, News Editing, Mobile Journalism, Multimedia Journalism, and other classes in the candidate's areas of expertise and the School’s needs. The candidate is expected to work closely with students to ensure they are trained in the necessary skills in sports issues and reporting, news editing, and short and long-form storytelling. The hire is expected to collaborate with faculty and staff to identify, create, and facilitate learning opportunities in sports and multiplatform journalism.

The successful candidate must hold a master’s degree or higher in a related field and have significant professional experience. 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 January 3, 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 Vita
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 January 3, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

Questions regarding the position may be directed to Search Committee Chair David Stephenson at davidstephenson@uky.edu .