Assistant Teaching Professor of Journalism
Requisition Number:
63470
Location:
Boulder, Colorado
City
Boulder
State
Colorado
Employment Type:
Faculty
Schedule:
Full-Time
Posting Close Date:
24-Apr-2025
Date Posted:
21-Apr-2025
Job Summary
The Department of Journalism in the College of Media, Communication, and Information (CMCI) at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for an assistant teaching professor of journalism. This position will begin in August of 2025.
The department is interested in candidates who can teach a range of applied journalism courses at both the undergraduate and MA level. The candidate should also have the ability to teach conceptual courses across our curriculum. The successful candidate will have university teaching experience.
The candidate 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. At least an MA degree in journalism or a related field is required.
The department is interested in candidates who can teach a range of applied journalism courses at both the undergraduate and MA level. The candidate should also have the ability to teach conceptual courses across our curriculum. The successful candidate will have university teaching experience.
The candidate 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. At least an MA degree in journalism or a related field is required.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected 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 University of Colorado Boulder 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 dedication and demonstrate understanding of the experiences of those historically underrepresented in higher education.
Established in 2015, the University of Colorado Boulder 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 dedication and demonstrate understanding of the experiences of those historically underrepresented in higher education.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
- Teach three journalism courses per semester, six per academic year
- Do service within both the Department of Journalism, CMCI and the university as a whole
What You Should Know
The position will begin in August of 2025.
What We Can Offer
The salary range for this position is $71,000-$74,000.
Benefits
The University of Colorado offers excellent 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.
Be Statements
Be engaged. Be informed. Be Boulder.
What We Require
- MA degree in Journalism or a related field
- Experience teaching at a university level
What You Will Need
- Demonstrated ability teaching
- Demonstrated experience mentoring students
- Demonstrated commitment to and experience with inclusive pedagogies
What We Would Like You to Have
- PhD degree in Journalism or a related field
- 3 or more years of experience teaching and/or mentoring students at a university level
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- A letter of application
- Current CV
- Evidence of teaching success, including a statement that details your commitment and experience with issues of diversity, equity and inclusion in the classroom and with mentoring (PDF format, preferred)
During the application process, you will need to enter contact information for three (3) references. We may request letters of recommendation later in the search process. This information will be kept confidential and viewable only by the search committee.
Please apply by April 24, 2025 for consideration
If you have any questions, please contact Department Chair Patrick Ferrucci at patrick.ferrucci@colorado.edu.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu