Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor

The Department of Journalism and the University of Georgia's Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in journalism to begin in August 2027. The department and college have a collegial and productive culture of research and teaching, engaged students, and promote a supportive environment for individual growth. The successful candidate must be able to teach effectively in our journalism curriculum at the undergraduate and graduate levels and in our college-wide Ph.D. program, and regularly publish peer-reviewed research in our field.

Mentoring graduate students and service to the college is also expected. The effort allocation for the position is 50% teaching, 45% research, and 5% service.

Applications received by October 1, 2026, will be assured full consideration. Questions may be addressed to Dr. Bart Wojdynski, search committee chair, licants will be required to submit a CV, a cover letter, up to two academic writing samples, a research statement, a teaching statement, and a list of references.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).