Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position in Broadcast News and Sports SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND MEDIA College of Communication and Information
The award-winning School of Journalism and Media seeks outstanding applicants for Assistant Professor in broadcast news and sports. The successful candidate will teach courses in broadcast journalism and lead, teach, and mentor a team of students to produce award-winning work produced by students in a highly energized TV studio environment in new, state-of-the art facilities. Courses include television news and sports broadcasting, field reporting and videography, and audio news and reporting. A record of teaching experience is required. The start date of this position is August 16, 2025.
The successful candidate must hold a master’s degree or higher in a related field and have significant professional experience in broadcast journalism. The successful candidate must also demonstrate excellence in university teaching and exhibit excellent organizational and communication skills.
This position is designed as an Assistant Professor Rank, Special Title Series, Tenure-track, 9-month assignment. Faculty in the Special Title Series teach three courses per semester and are expected to engage in research and/or creative activities in their area of expertise. Review of applications begins February 1, 2025. The anticipated start date is August 16, 2025.
About the School
The School of Journalism and Media is recognized for its accomplishments in academic scholarship and professional areas. The School offers B.A. and B.S. degrees in two areas of study: journalism (print/multimedia, broadcast/multimedia, sports/multimedia) and media arts and studies. The School is fully ACEJMC accredited, and has served as the home for the Institute for Rural Journalism since 2004. The School also participates in the graduate program of the College that includes the M.A. and Ph.D. in communication.
Students learn first-hand working at the award-winning Kentucky Kernel newspaper, KRNL Lifestyle and Fashion magazine and the Kentucky Kernel Year in Photos. Also, there are great opportunities at WRFL, WUKY and Wildcat News, our award-winning student newscast. School alumni include Pulitzer, Emmy, Murrow, and Oscar winners and current media makers
with ESPN, CBS, NBC, NPR, CNN, EA, The Washington Post, and local media outlets around the country.
The School also promotes the free flow of information through its Scripps Howard First Amendment Center. Since 1981, the School has been the home of the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame.
About the College
The College of Communication and Information is composed of two schools (The School of Journalism and Media, School of Information Science), two departments (Department of Communication, Department of Integrated Strategic Communication) and an interdisciplinary graduate program. More than 2,000 undergraduate majors and 350 graduate students are led by more than 100 full-time faculty, who also teach in the university’s core curriculum and serve students pursuing minors and certificates in the College. The College also houses UK’s independent student newspaper, The Kentucky Kernel, and the championship-winning Intercollegiate Debate Team.
About the University
Located in the vibrant city of Lexington, the University of Kentucky is a public, land-grant institution that plays a critical leadership role in promoting economic development, and human well-being. The campus is home to more than 33,000 students, more than 2,500 faculty members, and nearly 14,000 staff members. The university is one of just eight in the country with a major academic health center and a full spectrum of academic colleges and professional schools on one contiguous campus. As such, the University of Kentucky is an incubator for interdisciplinary research. These collaborations allow researchers to address the rapidly changing needs of a global society.
According to Forbes magazine’s 2023 America’s Best Large Employers list, the University of Kentucky ranked sixth out of 500 companies. In addition, for a sixth straight year, the University of Kentucky has appeared on ModernThink’s list of Great Colleges to Work For. As a leader among employers, the University of Kentucky offers a comprehensive benefits package. For more details, please visit https://hr.uky.edu/employment/our-benefits
About Lexington
Featured on the U.S. News & World Report’s list of best places to live in 2023, the City of Lexington is a great place to not only live, but also work and study. With a population of roughly 320,000, Lexington offers both the warmth and lower cost of living of a small city and the amenities you would enjoy in a larger city, including the arts, cultural events, and a thriving
dining scene. https://www.visitlex.com/
Application materials include:
1. Letter of application (attached as Cover Letter)
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Evidence of teaching excellence (attached as Specific Request 1)
4. Contact information for three references when prompted in the application process.
*Please note that references will not be contacted without prior consent.
Application review will begin February 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.
Questions regarding the position may be directed to Search Committee Chair Dr. Kathryn Montalbano at kathryn.montalbano@uky.edu.
