ProfessorKnight Chair in Journalism and Technology

Professor/Knight Chair in Journalism and Technology

The Opportunity:

The University of Floridas College of Journalism and Communications invites applications for the Knight Chair in Journalism and Technology. We are seeking journalism professionals with extensive experience working at the intersection of technology innovation and the future of journalism. This is an opportunity to do groundbreaking work developing actionable ideas to help journalism survive and thrive in a next technological age. Position is tenurable upon hire subject to Provost and Board of Trustees Approval.

The Knight Chair will be a leader both for the College and in the national discussion about journalism technology especially emerging issues regarding AI social media mis/disinformation and the role of journalism in a democracy. The Chair will be an advocate for exploring the technological advances that will benefit our students and the industry at large. A successful candidate will have experience in one or more of these areas: interactive journalism artificial intelligence and other technology as reporting data analysis and/or engagement tools user experience content design or a similar related field.

To fulfill these expectations the ideal candidate will:

1. Conduct public scholarship outreach instruction and/or training focused on issues involving journalism and technology;
2. Teach courses in emerging technologies that journalism students will use not only to present information but to better understand how technology can support audience engagement and communityconnected journalism.

The chair will teach two courses per semester with an emphasis on advanced skill development in their areas of specialty and that fit into the Department of Journalisms curriculum. That assignment could include collaboration with the Innovation News Center the Colleges immersive experience for journalism students.

Outside the classroom the Knight Chair will be expected to conduct professional outreach based on the candidates skills interest and experience. Activities could include professional training for journalists nationally and globally; publishing analysis or reported pieces in news media or other publicfacing publications; presenting and lecturing to stakeholders including journalism and academic organizations.

The College values collaboration and would expect the Knight Chair to work closely with internal stakeholders such as the Consortium on Trust in Media and Technology and the Brechner Center for the Advancement of the First Amendment.

About the College of Journalism and Communications

We are recognized as a national leader in communication scholarship and professional skills development. Youll be part of an ambitious progressive and collaborative program at one of the top public research universities in the United States. Accredited by ACEJMC the college has earned its reputation for excellence over the last halfcentury on the strength of its programs faculty students and alumni; the stories they tell; and the difference they make around the world. With more than 83 fulltime faculty members and 150 parttime instructors serving in four academic departments Advertising; Journalism; Media Production Management and Technology; and Public Relations we enroll about 2500 undergraduates both inperson and online. More than 700 graduate students are earning masters and doctoral degrees.

The College of Journalism and Communications offers multiple research and teaching environments including the Atlas Lab for social media listening; the Consortium on Trust in Media and Technology; the STEM Translational Communication Center; the Center for Public Interest Communications; the Media Effects and Technology Lab; the Institute for Public Relations; The Agency a fullservice studentrun advertising and public relations agency; the Innovation News Center; the Division of Media Properties. The College participates actively in UFs revolutionary AI Initiative which integrates the study of artificial intelligence across the curriculum. The College and University emphasize international teaching and research. The College sponsors several studyabroad programs and faculty have carried out virtual exchange programs with instructors outside the U.S.

About the University of Florida

U.S News and World Report in 2024 ranks our university in the top six among public universities in the top 28 overall andfirst in online undergraduate programs. UF continues to expand its faculty ranks and the impact of its research and curriculum. UF faculty annually generate more than $1 billion in research expenditures with a comprehensive longterm AI initiative and the availability of stateoftheart infrastructure.

The University of Florida encourages crossdisciplinary research and teaching. CJC faculty are involved with such areas as UF Health Digital Arts and Sciences and the Centers for European Studies Latin American Studies and African Studies.

The University of Florida is a member of the Association of American Universities and is categorized in the Carnegie Commissions top tier of research universities. UF has a student body of more than 60000 who come from all 50 states and more than 100 countries.

About Gainesville

As home to Floridas largest and oldest university Gainesville is one of the states centers of education medicine cultural events and athletics. Gainesville and the surrounding area are home to about 250000 people a robust arts community several museums a worldclass health care system anchored at UF a downtown core known for its restaurants and brew pubs excellent public and private schools and abundant nature exemplified by clear natural springs. Gainesville is within a twohour drive of both Atlantic and Gulf beaches and attractions such as Disney World Universal Studios Busch Gardens and historic St. Augustine.Explore Gainesville in 60 Seconds.

UF Benefits

At the University of Florida you will not only find competitive salaries but youll enjoy elevated benefits and leave options tuition assistance programs and stability and support with opportunities for advancement and career growth that only UF can offer. To view the universitys Total Reward benefit package please click here.