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A Journalism Professor teaches courses in journalism, media ethics, and writing at a college or university. They guide students in reporting, editing, and multimedia storytelling while emphasizing accuracy and integrity. In addition to teaching, they often conduct research, publish scholarly work, and contribute to academic discussions on media studies. Many Journalism Professors have prior experience in the field as reporters, editors, or media professionals.

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School of Communications-Journalism and Sports Media, FT Faculty CFS Professional

Brigham Young University

Provo, UT

Full-time

Re-posted 5 hours ago

Key responsibilities

  • Teach courses in journalism and sports media, including news and sports research, reporting, and production of editorial content for various media formats.

  • Participate in the Daily Universe and Universe Lab newsrooms and news and sports media profession activities.

  • Mentor students on creative works and contribute to program assessment and school, college, and university committees.

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Job description

Job Title:School of Communications-Journalism and Sports Media, FT Faculty CFS Professional

Permanent (continuing faculty status) professional track position in journalism and sports media with emphasis on editorial content in news and sports, including research, writing, editing, photography, videography, podcasting, social media and other forms of mass media communication.

Posting End Date:09/30/2026

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (MST)

Position Start Date:08/01/2027

Required Degree:

A terminal degree in one's field is required, including Ph.D., M.F.A., Ed.D., J.D., or other as appropriate according to the discipline.

The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience:

A minimum of five years professional experience in news, sports media or related field is required, though preference will be given to qualified candidates with 10 years professional experience.

Duties/Expectations:

Teaching 8 to 9 classes per academic year (fall, winter, spring/summer) in the journalism and sports media sequence as well as potentially the School of Communications core, electives and graduate courses. Specific teaching assignments depend on the candidate's qualifications and School needs. The position will also include involvement in the Daily Universe and Universe Lab newsrooms and news and sports media profession. The successful candidate will be able to teach courses in news and sports research, reporting, and production of editorial content for online, magazine and documentary video. Faculty are expected to follow established curricula and assist in assessing the effectiveness of teaching to accomplish program outcomes.

Mentoring Expectation: In addition to teaching, faculty responsibilities include citizenship and mentoring students on creative works. The successful candidate will maintain a productive student-mentoring agenda and will actively participate in the School, College and University committees and other activities. Appointment will be at assistant or associate professor rank according to the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae, cover letter and Mission Alignment Statement to the faculty application.

Forfurtherinformation,pleasecontact

Dr.Kris Boyle,Director,email:kris_boyle@byu.edu

Note: Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered.

This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.

MISSION ALIGNMENT STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

If you are a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrine and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it "bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel" (Spencer W. Kimball).

If you are not a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education.


EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

All faculty are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress &Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.


EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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