University of Colorado Boulder

Posted September 20, 2025

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Associate/Full Professor of Journalism Studies
 
Department of Journalism
 
Job Summary: The Department of Journalism in the College of Communication, Media, Design and Information (CMDI) at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a tenured professor of journalism studies at the associate or full professor rank. 
 
The successful candidate will identify within the broad field of journalism studies. We are interested in candidates across all specialties within journalism studies but prefer candidates studying contemporary issues facing journalism. We also strongly prefer candidates with interest in mentoring and advising journalism studies PhD students. Department and college/university-level service will be a vital part of this appointment, and we prefer candidates with a proven record of similar service and/or interest in service and leadership.
 
The successful candidate must be well-grounded in journalism studies and open to creative interchange with colleagues practicing a variety of qualitative, quantitative and practice-based methodologies while researching and teaching journalism and media through both a social science and humanistic approach. They should also have demonstrated commitment to inclusive pedagogies and the mentoring of a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate students. The department prefers candidates with undergraduate-level teaching experience in journalism skills or journalism studies courses. The position is 40% teaching, 40% research, and 20% service and involves teaching two classes per semester. A PhD in journalism or allied fields is required, and the candidate must have a research portfolio commensurate with tenurability at an R1 university. Salary is commensurate with experience.
 
The position will begin in August of 2026.

Who We Are: In 2022, the Department of Journalism at the University of Colorado-Boulder celebrated its 100th anniversary as a degree-granting organization within CU Boulder. Faculty members are prominent in both the academic and professional organizations. The Department of Journalism is a vibrant and engaged community of scholars and practitioners who share a commitment to the highest ethical and innovative ways to teach and research about journalism. The Department offers BA and MA degrees in journalism. The Department also offers a PhD degree in journalism studies.

Established in 2015, the College of Communication, Media, Design and Information is at the forefront of the revolution in communication and digital technology. CMDI prides itself on offering students an interdisciplinary education with a focus on innovation and creativity. Our students and faculty from seven departments think across boundaries, innovate around emerging problems and create culture that transcends convention.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

  • Teach two journalism courses per semester

  • Conduct research/creative work in the area of journalism studies

  • Do service within both the Department of Journalism, CMDI and the university as a whole.

To apply, candidates should submit:

  1. A letter of application, that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

  2. A current CV.

  3. Evidence of Teaching Success, uploaded in PDF format. (Examples of evidence of teaching success might include teaching awards, unique teaching initiatives, peer reviews of teaching or teaching evaluations.)

  4. During the application process, you will need to enter contact information for three (3) references. We may request confidential letters of recommendation at a later time. This information will be kept confidential and viewable only by the search committee.

The committee will begin reviewing applications on October 31. If you have any questions, please contact Search Committee Co-Chair Angie Chuang (angie.chuang@Colorado.EDU) or Department Chair Pat Ferrucci (patrick.ferrucci@colorado.edu). Apply at  https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/?jobId=67294.

The Colorado Equal Pay Act requires all job postings to include the hourly or salary compensation (or range of hourly or salary compensation) and a general description of all benefits and other compensation to be offered to the hired applicant. The salary for this position is $95,000-$150,000.

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.