Communication and Journalism: Assistant Professor in Multimedia Journalism

Probationary tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor with expertise in Multimedia Journalism. Initial two-year probationary appointment begins August 17, 2026.

About the Department

The Department of Communication and Journalism consists of 11 full-time faculty and staff and offers majors in Communication, Integrated-Strategic Communication, and Journalism.

About the University and Community

UW-Eau Claire, an institution of approximately 10,000 students and 1,400 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. The university strives for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to core values of diversity, sustainability, leadership, and innovation.

The City of Eau Claire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 100,000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails, strong public schools, a vibrant arts scene and local food culture, and abundant recreational opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in storytelling, reporting, interviewing, multimedia communication, audio and video production, and digital journalism.
• Engage students in experiential learning through hands-on media production, community journalism projects, and collaboration with industry professionals.
• Mentor and advise students, including undergraduate research and creative projects.
• Maintain an active program of research or creative work in multimedia journalism, storytelling, or related fields.
• Participate in departmental, university, and professional service activities.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate, or master’s degree with significant professional experience (7+ years), in Journalism, Media Studies, or a related field by August 17, 2026.
• Demonstrated potential for teaching excellence in multimedia journalism and storytelling.
• Ability to teach introductory, intermediate, and advanced-level courses in multimedia journalism, reporting, editing, and media production.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching audio storytelling, video storytelling, social storytelling, or data journalism.
• Expertise in emerging media trends, digital storytelling platforms, and multimedia content creation.
• Experience collaborating with industry professionals and fostering student-media partnerships.
• Ability to assist in the revitalization and modernization of the journalism curriculum to include emerging storytelling formats such as audio storytelling, video storytelling, and social media storytelling.