Assistant Professor, Journalism and Media Management
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Job Location:
Coral Gables, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
31-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Assistant Professor
Journalism and Media Management
School of Communication
University of Miami
Start Date: August 15 2026
The Department of Journalism and Media Management at the University of Miami seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor whose research and teaching advance public-facing science communication journalism and media studies. We welcome candidates who can bridge journalism media and scientific disciplines and who are committed to interdisciplinary collaboration.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct research in science health or environmental journalism or media studies with potential for obtaining external funding.
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in journalism media studies and science communication.
- Advise and mentor students. Consult with student climate journalism TV program.
- Develop interdisciplinary curricula and minors supporting science majors seeking communication expertise.
- Collaborate across university environmental health and science units.
- Contribute to departmental school and university service.
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Journalism Media Studies Communication or related field.
- Demonstrated potential for scholarly research and publication.
- Experience in journalism broadcast media media studies or science communication preferred.
- Ability to teach and mentor students across majors.
- Commitment to inclusive teaching and research.
Preferred Areas of Expertise
- Environmental Health and Science Journalism
- Environmental Communication and Social Change
- Emerging Technologies in Journalism and Media Storytelling
- Sustainability in Media Industries
Research Approaches
We value a wide range of research approaches in journalism and media studies including those grounded in social science and interpretive traditions. We welcome scholarship that draws from interdisciplinary perspectives and engages with varied epistemologies and methodologies.
Why Miami
The Department offers exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary research and collaboration supported by access to vibrant media scientific and advocacy communities. These include world-class research initiatives in climate science public health and policy. With more than 30 undergraduates currently combining journalism with science degrees established partnerships with the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science and a university-wide Climate Resilience Academy the Department and School of Communication are especially conducive to innovation in science journalism and media communication. Additionally with over 500 students graduating from the university annually in science-related majors the potential for growth in science journalism and media communication is substantial.
Application Instructions:
Submit a cover letter detailing research and teaching interests curriculum vitae statement of teaching philosophy and contact information for three references should you be invited to interview in person on campus.
The committee will begin review of applications on November 17.
Please contact Sallie Hughes with any questions at
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Job Status:
Full timeEmployee Type:
Faculty
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
