Clinical Faculty - Media Writing & Content Creation

Clinical Faculty - Media Writing & Content Creation

Recruitment Title Clinical Faculty - Media Writing & Content Creation

Advertising Pay Range

Advertising Pay Range $62,845 or higher commensurate with experience

Location

Location Moscow

Primary Division/College

Primary Division/College Col of Letters, Arts & Social Sci.

Primary Unit

Primary Unit Journalism and Mass Media

Employee Category

Employee Category Faculty

Classification Group Title

Classification Group Title Clinical Faculty

Position Control Number

Position Control Number 3201

Suffix 01

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Rank

Extension Type

Extension Type Not Applicable

Administrative Appointment Type

Administrative Appointment Type Not applicable

Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable)

Posting Date 01/26/2026

Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes

The School of Journalism and Mass Media at the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho, invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track Clinical Assistant Professor of Media Writing and Content Creation, beginning August 2026.

The successful candidate will teach seven courses during the Fall and Spring semesters, equivalent to a 4/3 teaching load. The main area of teaching will be multiple sections of media writing and content creation at the undergraduate level. Other courses may cover topics including but not limited to strategic communication, social media, digital media, journalism or broadcasting depending on the candidate’s areas of expertise or professional experience.

Participation in academic advising, service and outreach activities at the department and college/university level is expected.

This appointment is contingent on funding and/or work to support the position. Employee acknowledges and agrees that in the event of insufficient funding and/or work, as determined by University in its sole discretion, University may: (1) change this Agreement by adjusting the employee’s FTE and annual salary throughout the contract year; or (2) terminate this Agreement and employee’s employment prior to the end of the term of appointment, upon 60 days written notice or such lesser amount of notice as the funding or sponsoring agency had to give to the University before decreasing or terminating funding for the employee’s position.

Employee further acknowledges and agrees that in the event termination for insufficient funding becomes necessary, the notice provisions of Faculty Staff Handbook 3900B will not apply.

Teaching & Advising 90%

Scholarship & Creative Activity 0%

Outreach & Extension 5%

University Service & Leadership 5%

Position Responsibilities

Minimum Education/Degree Required

Minimum Education/Degree Required Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.

• Master’s degree in a mass media field or closely related field
• Five years experience in media writing, editing, producing or media content creation

• Seven or more years of professional media writing, editing, producing or media content creation experience
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness at a college or university
• Ability to teach media writing across multiple media professions including journalism, broadcasting, digital media, social media and strategic communication
• Ability to teach multimedia content creation and storytelling using media equipment and software

Applications received on or before March 2, 2026 will receive priority consideration. To apply, please submit the following:

• Letter of application outlining interest and job qualifications
• Names and phone numbers for three professional references

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• List of References

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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