Assistant Professor - R0058786

The University of Arkansas seeks applications for the position of Assistant Professor / R0058786. The Assistant Professor - 9 Month includes teaching primarily in the area of multiplatform journalism in face-to-face, hybrid, online, and weekend formats. Faculty will be expected to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and the community, teach courses as assigned, have an active research/creative work agenda, and participate in university and community service. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Required Qualifications:  Terminal degree (PhD, EDD, JD, MFA) in multiplatform journalism or a related field. ABD or AB thesis considered.

Preferred Qualifications:  College teaching experience in multiplatform journalism and/or related field, Industry experience (journalism and/or related field), Student supervisory experience, Research/creative activity related to the discipline and consistent with departmental focus and needs, Experience with industry-standard software and equipment.

Application materials must be submitted through the online application system. Additional information about this position and application requirements are available under the Jobs link on the Human Resources website at http://ualr.edu/humanresources/.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background, sex offender registry. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check and drug screening information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to race/color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. Under Arkansas law, all applications are subject to disclosure. Persons hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States.