What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor, Journalism position at Augustana University?
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.