Assistant Photo and Visual Professor, School of Journalism

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The School of Journalism invites applications for a tenurable Photo and Visual Journalism Assistant Professor to oversee teaching at both undergraduate and master’s levels. This employee will start in the Fall of 2023 and will maintain an active research agenda or professional publication. This incumbent will also engage in professional and service activities.

Required Skills

• Demonstrated ability to publish still and/or video work in regional or national news or equivalent outlets
• Extensive familiarity with visual editing and industry standard software
• Experience working in the field of photojournalism or equivalent areas

Minimum Required Experience

• MA or MFA in photography, journalism or a related field and at least five (5) years’ experience publishing at the national or regional level or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience
• Demonstrated ability to edit/mentor photo or video journalists
• Demonstrated commitment to serving the needs of diverse students (e.g., Native Americans, first generation college students, non-traditional aged students, military veterans, etc.)
• Relevant commercial experience
• Demonstrated ability to engage with the journalism community
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Position Details:

• Title: Photo and Visual Journalism Assistant Professor, School of Journalism.
• Position Type: Full time, 1.0 FTE, Academic Year (10 months), tenurable assistant professor in the School of Journalism.
• Closing Date: Sunday, January 8, 2023. Position open until filled.
• Salary: Commensurate with qualifications
• Benefits Include : Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.

About the School of Journalism and UM :

The University of Montana’s School of Journalism is top-ranked in the nation. We strive to help students think critically about the communities they live in through hands-on-training, and help them find and tell stories that shed light on important topics. The School of Journalism also blends a rich history with today’s technology. We are a professional school founded in 1914 where students learn by doing and all of our professors have had successful careers in journalism and continue to stay current with the fast-changing media world. Our alums go on to careers in journalism and a variety of other fields.

The School of Journalism ranked in the top 10 of all accredited journalism programs around the globe. Students continue to win major awards from the most important organizations, including the Hearst Journalism Awards, the Society of Professional Journalists and the Emmy awards. The most recent accreditation site team cited “a strong tradition of service to Montana and to the profession of journalism. In a state with limited media resources, the J-School plays a key role in keeping citizens informed, giving voice to undeserved populations and providing forums to assess media performance. The Journalism faculty members have received national recognition for excellence in teaching. They also inspire students with their own projects- from writing an e-book about presidential debates, to multimedia shows about disappearing towns, to kayaking solo up to Alaska.

The University of Montana is flagship, research institution with approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains and three rivers converge. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere. The University of Montana offers eligible employees a generous benefits package that positively separates UM from other local employers and offers many programs and policies to support work-life balance for its employees.

The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action : Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

To learn more about the University of Montana, Missoula, and the State of Montana, please visit the links below.

• University of Montana
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• City of Missoula
• Video: There's This Place
• Destination Missoula
• Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce
• The State of Montana
• Visit Montana

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing: Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

How to Apply:

Priority Application Date: Sunday, January 8, 2023 by 11:59 PM (Mountain Time)

Complete applications received by this date will be guaranteed consideration. To receive full consideration, candidates are required to submit all of the following materials.

Please submit the following application materials** via the UM Jobs portal and by clicking "New Resume/CV" button. Please do not apply through Indeed.com*.

*Please note, only five (5) attachments allowed per application. Please combine documents accordingly.

A complete application Includes:

1. Letter of Interest – addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as “Dear Search Committee” or “Dear Hiring Manager” is acceptable.
2. Detailed Resume – listing education and describing work experience.
3. Professional References – names and contact information for three (3) professional references.
4. Portfolio - Demonstrates proficiency in photo and visual journalism.
5. Teaching Philosophy - Outlines commitment to developing and mentoring students from diverse backgrounds
6. DEI Statement - Illustrates commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching, service, and program development. Please include examples that demonstrate this commitment.
7. Transcript for Degree Held - may be unofficial (the successful candidate will be required to submit an official transcript directly from granting institution.).

* Applying through Indeed.com or easy apply through Indeed.com may result in submission of an incomplete application. Applications may be removed from full consideration if they are not complete with materials listed above under the "How to Apply" section. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure complete application materials are submitted and received by the date listed above.

** Please note: only five (5) attachments are allowed per application. Please combine documents accordingly.

Job Location Missoula, Montana, United States
Position Type Full-Time/Regular