Job Information
University of Utah Assistant or Associate Professor of Journalism: Faith, Religion, and Spirituality Reporting in the Department of Communication in Salt Lake City, Utah
Position Information
Proposed Faculty Rank Assistant or Associate Professor
Department 00085 - Communication
City Salt Lake City, UT
Track Tenure Track
New Position to Begin 07/01/2024
Details
The Department of Communication at the University of Utah invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Journalism: Faith, Religion, and Spirituality reporting, effective July 1, 2024.
We seek applicants whose research, teaching, service and praxis emphasizes issues relating to religion, faith, and spirituality within news production and consumption. The successful candidate will have a research and teaching agenda that explores issues that might include the following: (1) how religion, faith, and/or spirituality influence public perceptions of journalism; (2) how journalists and news organizations report on religious, faith, and spiritual topics and figures; (3) how religious institutions are faring at a moment when trust in other institutions (e.g., journalism, politics) continues to fall; (4) how people’s spiritual and religious views intersect with other predictors of trust in journalism (e.g., political affiliation, socioeconomic backgrounds); and (5) how the power dynamics surrounding religious institutions affect those with intersectional identities. There is no geographic boundary when it comes to the research agenda – the successful candidate’s research might be focused on news organizations located within the United States or abroad, as well as on domestic or global faiths, and/or on the relationship between the two.
Superior candidates will show: (1) evidence of an emerging research program using, for example, historical, legal, rhetorical, critical, qualitative, and/or quantitative methodological approaches, including articles in peer-reviewed journals, books, conventions, or research-based creative works; (2) a record of, or potential for, teaching excellence that would contribute to the Department’s teaching responsibilities, including undergraduate and graduate courses, specifically journalism skills courses with an emphasis on religion, faith, and/or spirituality reporting; (3) evidence of, or interest in, obtaining and managing grants; (4) experience in, or ability to connect with, the journalism community; (5) awareness and appreciation of how the intersection of journalism, religion, faith, and/or spirituality can articulate with historical and emerging concerns of communication studies.
The Department is committed to removing systemic barriers that have been traditionally encountered by individuals from underrepresented groups and strives to recruit faculty who will further enhance our diversity and aims to support the academic, professional, and personal
successes of faculty, staff, and students while they are here.
The University of Utah is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educator. People of color, Indigenous peoples, women, those identifying as LGBTQIAAP+, veterans, and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified
veterans. Reasonable accommodations for a disability will be provided with adequate notice. For additional information about the University’s commitment to equal opportunity and access see:http://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/.
The University of Utah recognizes that inclusion, diversity, equity, and access foster educational and institutional excellence. It values candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students. Scholars whose research, teaching, and/or service center on issues of inclusion, equity, diversity, and access are encouraged to apply.
Applicants must submit a letter of interest; a CV; a writing sample; evidence of teaching effectiveness (please upload under Teaching Statement in applicant documents); and a single-page statement of their contributions to inclusion, diversity, equity, and access. Questions about the position are welcome and can be directed to one of the search committee co-chairs: Jacob L. Nelson,jacob.l.nelson@utah.edu, or Marcie Young Cancio,marcie.young.cancio@utah.edu.
Applications are now being accepted. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled.
EEO/Non-Discrimination Information
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:
https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
Notice
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
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Special Instructions for Candidates
Open Date 08/28/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Requisition Number PRN01077CF
Type Faculty