Job Title: Assistant Professor of Journalism
Position Type: Full-Time, Tenure Track, 9-Month contract
Department: English
and Journalism
Augustana University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Journalism in the
department of English and Journalism, to begin in Fall 2027.
Responsibilities: The successful applicant will demonstrate a strong
commitment to teaching excellence in a liberal arts environment and will specialize in areas including basic newswriting, sports writing,
public affairs reporting, media law, magazine writing and editing, and introduction to digital media. The candidate will be prepared to
address the ethical uses of AI in journalism. In addition, the preferred candidate will be in charge of internships, advise publications
such as the yearbook, and participate in the following initiatives as set forth by the AU 2030 Vision:
- Enhance and embolden
the academic enterprise through the transformational power of technology and data, and - Keep the journalism major healthy in order to
sustain excellence, facilitate growth, and cultivate innovative and impactful teaching, learning, and research.
The successful
candidate may contribute to courses in the First-Year Seminar program, Via Viking (the core curriculum), and the Civitas Honors Program.
The typical load for members of the department is three courses per semester plus a course in two out of every three January terms.
Qualifications: Master's with sufficient professional experience required and completed Ph. D. with professional experience
preferred. Evidence of teaching excellence and scholarly productivity expected; willingness to engage in research and service; ability to
work collaboratively with colleagues and a commitment to serving the campus and broader professional community.
Salary: Salary and
rank commensurate with qualifications and experience; excellent fringe benefits are included.
Application Procedure
Review of
applications will begin September 15 and continue until the position has been filled. Interested applicants are asked to submit the
application materials listed below in one document to our career center portal. If assistance is needed in the application process, please
reach out to humanresources@augie.edu. Official website: augie.edu. Questions regarding the
position may be directed to Dr. Daniel Gerling, Chair of the Department of English and Journalism, daniel.gerling@augie.edu.
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement
of teaching philosophy - Evidence of teaching effectiveness
- Research Agenda
- Writing sample
- Phone numbers and
email addresses of three current professional references - No more than three recommendation letters
About Augustana
University
Located in the growing and vibrant city of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Augustana University has, for more than 160 years,
provided a strong student-centric education based on its five core values: Christian faith, liberal arts, excellence, community, and
service. The institution continues to expand its pre-professional and graduate offerings, while remaining true to its liberal arts
tradition. Guided by the Viking Bold: Journey to 2030 strategic plan, Augustana seeks to grow its enrollment from just over 1,900 students to more than 3,000
undergraduate and graduate students.
Augustana offers an excellent benefit package including health insurance, dental insurance,
life insurance, AD&D, short- and long-term disability, retirement plan, tuition assistance, holiday, vacation and sick pay.
Augustana
University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act
and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment
background check.