UAF College of Liberal Arts Assistant Professor of Journalism

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  • Job Number:524021
  • Classification:Assistant Professor (F9)
  • Grade:UNAC Grade 30
  • Work type:Faculty Full-time, On Campus
  • Administrative Unit:University of Alaska Fairbanks
  • School/Business unit:UAF College of Liberal Arts
  • Location:Fairbanks
  • Categories: Communications/Public Relations/Marketing, Education/Instructional

Position Summary:

Are you a multimedia journalist who yearns for adventure and an environment packed with fascinating stories? Do you find fulfillment in sharing your experience with others? Want to live in a community that’s as warm as the winter weather is cold? If so, “America’s Arctic University” may be the place for you.

Duties:

1-70%Teaching: Minimum of five classes per academic yearEssential
2-20%Research/Creative Activity: Consistent professional output for established media entitiesEssential
3-10%Service: Department, college, and university-wide committees, community service and community outreach.Essential

Located in Alaska’s second-largest city (pop.: 33,500; borough pop.: 97,5000), UAF is the University of Alaska’s flagship campus and boasts more than 7,000 graduate and undergraduate students, world-class research and a wildly popular NCAA Division 1 hockey team. It is home to the UA Museum of the North, which holds the world’s largest collection of Arctic dinosaurs, and the Poker Flat Research Range, the world’s largest land-based rocket research range. In 2021, Times Higher Education ranked UAF as one of the 25 best small universities in the world.

At this time, all university employees are strongly encouraged to vaccinate themselves against the COVID-19 virus. While the federal government is not actively enforcing its COVID-19 vaccine mandates, including its mandate requiring vaccination of federal contractor employees, UAF remains contractually obligated as a federal contractor to comply with those requirements should federal enforcement efforts recommence. As a result, UAF may adjust its vaccination requirements for covered UAF employees (currently Troth Yeddha’ campus and employees working in connection with certain federal contracts) at any time in the future, as needed, in order to comply with its contractual obligations.

The University of Alaska Fairbanks Department of Journalism: Science and the Environment invites applications for a tenure-track position (nine-month appointment) at the level of Assistant Professor of Journalism, beginning in the 2023-2024 academic year.  The successful applicant will be qualified to teach audio production, video production, and multimedia website construction as well as basic journalism skills and survey courses.

We are especially interested in applicants with complementary areas of expertise (ex: news and features, short-form and long-form) and those with a specialization in science, technology, or the environment –though all qualified applicants will be considered. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
  • Must have a strong professional journalism background.
  • Preference will be given to applicants with output related to science and/or the environment.
  • Must have an excellent record in all aspects of multimedia journalism.
  • Must be proficient in both digital video and audio production.

Typical Experience:
  • Professional journalist with at least five years’ experience in multimedia journalism, preferably in the field(s) of science and/or environment, along with some teaching experience at the university level.
  • Teaching experience required.
  • Experience with Adobe Suite highly preferred.
  • Experience teaching face-to-face and online.
Required Education or Training:

Master’s Degree at the time of appointment required.
Salary Information:

This is a full-time, 9-month, faculty position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please submit:

  1. A cover letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Transcripts (unofficial are accepted)
  4. Names of three professional references with phone and email contacts.
  5. A one-page philosophy of teaching statement.
  6. At least three (and no more than five) samples of work broadcast links or published by a recognized journalism outlet.

Please apply prior to 11:55 PM Alaska Standard Time Sunday, March 26, 2023, in order to ensure consideration. An initial review will begin March 27, 2023. The position will remain open until filled.

This position is represented by United Academics-AAUP/AFT (UNAC). http://www.unitedacademics.net/

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

UAF COVID Requirements:

At this time, all university employees are strongly encouraged to vaccinate themselves against the COVID-19 virus. While the federal government is not actively enforcing its COVID-19 vaccine mandates, including its mandate requiring vaccination of federal contractor employees, UAF remains contractually obligated as a federal contractor to comply with those requirements should federal enforcement efforts recommence. As a result, UAF may adjust its vaccination requirements for covered UAF employees (currently Troth Yeddha’ campus and employees working in connection with certain federal contracts) at any time in the future, as needed, in order to comply with its contractual obligations.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

UA is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Ellen Cruse at ercruse@alaska.edu or 907-474-1134.

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