Assistant Professor of Journalism

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Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number F0482025

Working Title

Working Title Assistant Professor of Journalism

Department Org

Department Org 336000 - School of Communication

Why should you work at UCA?

We are excited that you are considering joining the UCA Family—the faculty, staff, students and alumni—who make the University of Central Arkansas a great place to work!
At the University of Central Arkansas, we value our employees striving to maintain a work-life balance. We realize that this affects the overall well-being of employees while learning to prioritize challenging work and the ability to make a difference. Participation in university-wide remote work days may be available for certain positions. Training is provided on systems or job-specific software, and tools are available supporting professional and personal development.

The benefits package allows you to customize your benefits to meet your current needs, with the ability to adjust them as your priorities change. This includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, 80% tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a retirement program with university contributions of 10% of employee salary.

Also available are health and wellness incentives, as well as access to sports and cultural activities on campus for the family, free gym membership and equipment rentals.

Position Summary

The University of Central Arkansas School of Communication seeks two Assistant Professors of Journalism (Tenure Track) in the area of Multimedia Journalism. These are nine-month appointments. The successful candidates must be committed to teaching in a liberal arts environment and intent on maintaining an active artistic and scholarly life. The Assistant Professor is responsible for teaching, research and service. These position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Screening of applications will begin January 5, 2026, and continue until the positions are filled. The anticipated start date is August 16, 2026.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include (but are not limited to) teaching courses in news writing, news reporting, online journalism, broadcast journalism, photography, publication design, media convergence, and media law, as well as supervision of student media.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of video and audio editing, online reporting, web development, and social media is essential. Candidates should have a working knowledge of Adobe Premiere and other editing systems, as well as web development software.

Skills Considered Essential for Success

• Knowledge of the organization and administration of higher education.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and university rules, regulations and procedures.
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as a part of a team.
• Ability to make sound judgments.
• Effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities.
• Civility in all interactions.
• Demonstrate effective follow-up.

Required Education and/or Experience

A terminal degree or significant progress toward a terminal degree in Journalism or a related field is required.

Preferred Education and/or Experience

Professional experience in Journalism as well as college teaching experience preferred. A research background is preferred with a relevant professional or scholarly record.

License(s)/Certifications (Required or Preferred)

University, Campus, and Community Description

Thank you for your interest in employment at the University of Central Arkansas. Founded in 1907, UCA has an enrollment of more than 10,000 students and employs over 1,300 full-time employees. The university offers more than 85 undergraduate and 59 graduate certificate and degree programs, including doctoral programs in five disciplines. UCA is proud of its tradition of teaching excellence and its contributions in…