Communication and Journalism: Assistant Professor in Multimedia Journalism

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** Communication and Journalism:
Assistant Professor in Multimedia Journalism##
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**# POSITION The Department of Communication and Journalism invites applications for a probationary tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor with expertise in Multimedia Journalism. We seek a dynamic candidate committed to teaching excellence, curriculum innovation, and student engagement. This appointment carries an initial two-year probationary appointment beginning with the 2026/2027 academic year, August 17, 2026.# # MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Earned doctorate, or master’s degree with significant professional experience (7+ years), in Journalism, Media Studies, or a related field by August 17, 2026.Demonstrated

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** introductory, intermediate, and advanced-level courses
** in multimedia journalism, reporting, editing, and media production.# # PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience teaching audio storytelling, video storytelling, social storytelling, or data journalism. Expertise in emerging media trends, digital storytelling platforms, and multimedia content creation. Experience collaborating with industry professionals and fostering student-media partnerships. Ability to assist in the revitalization and modernization the journalism curriculum to include emerging storytelling formats such as audio storytelling, video storytelling, and social media storytelling.#

# DUTIES Teach courses in storytelling, reporting, interviewing, multimedia communication, audio and video production, and digital journalism. Engage students in experiential learning through hands-on media production, community journalism projects, and collaboration with industry professionals. Mentor and advise students, including undergraduate research and creative projects. Maintain an active program of research or creative work in multimedia journalism, storytelling, or related fields. Participate in departmental, university, and professional service activities.#

# THE COMMUNICATION & JOURNALISM DEPARTMENT The Department of Communication and Journalism consists of 11 full-time faculty and staff and offers majors in Communication, Integrated-Strategic Communication, and Journalism.# # UNIVERSITY and EAU CLAIRE COMMUNITYUW-Eau Claire, an institution of approximately 10,000 students and 1,400 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad.

We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity, sustainability, leadership, and innovation.

The City of Eau Claire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 100,000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails, strong public schools, a vibrant arts scene and local food culture, and abundant recreational opportunities.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE Applications are submitted electronically. Please follow instructions found on the following Web site:  . Please attach the following in PDF format:
* Letter of application
* Statement of teaching philosophy
* Curriculum vita
* Unofficial graduate school transcript
* Names and contact information for three references.

Please direct requests for additional information to Dr. Kristine Knutson, Chair of the Department of Communication & Journalism,
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To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by
** January 23, 2026.
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** INSTITUTIONAL OVERVIEW
** UW-Eau Claire, an institution of approximately 9,000 students and 1,200 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity, sustainability, leadership, and innovation.

To learn more about UWEC, visit  .The City of Eau Claire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area of…