Assistant Professor of Video Journalism, School of Journalism

Assistant Professor of Video Journalism , School of Journalism . University of Montana: Provost: Missoula: College of the Arts and Media . Montana, United States . The School of Journalism at the University of Montana seeks a tenure-track assistant professor to teach and help redesign the undergraduate multiplatform video storytelling track within the Bachelor of Arts in Journalism.

This position will teach video reporting, interviewing, shooting, scripting, and editing. The position combines a full teaching load with responsibility for helping to design the future of video journalism. The successful candidate will teach courses across our program, with an emphasis on video courses and skills. They will work with school leadership and faculty to define the video competencies all graduates should develop and will map them across courses that include lectures and hands-on learning and production.

The successful candidate will help assess and develop the track's coverage of contemporary platforms, production practices, and emerging tools, including social and web video. The successful candidate will know and teach evolving digital technologies, with an eye toward guiding how those can be strengthened within course offerings. The Assistant Professor will expand and strengthen the track's applied learning opportunities, including the Student Documentary Unit and projects distributed through Montana PBS and other broadcasters. The successful candidate will also advise students, participate in school, college and university governance and service, and maintain an active record of professional practice, scholarship or creative work appropriate to a journalism faculty appointment.

Position Details Tenure Track Faculty: Assistant Professor of Video Journalism Schedule: Full time academic year position beginning fall semester 2027 Salary: $60,000-$70,000 per year commensurate with qualifications.

Benefits

Medical Insurance/Mandatory Retirement Contribution/Professional Development/Partial Tuition Waiver/Wellness .

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in journalism or a related field (terminal degree for the position); in exceptional cases, substantial national-level professional experience may be considered in lieu of the degree. Experience teaching or mentoring students or early-career journalists in video reporting, writing, producing, and editing. Demonstrated portfolio of published video work reflecting strong reporting, editorial judgment, and ethical journalistic practice. Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience producing video news, documentary, and long-form video journalism. Experience teaching or working across digital and social video, live production, and traditional broadcast formats. Familiarity with emerging video production tools and technologies. Established professional network in broadcast or video journalism.

Experience working with and reporting on communities representing a range of backgrounds and experiences. . Screening of applications will begin after the closing date of December 6, 2026; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established. Complete applications received by the closing date will be guaranteed consideration. To apply, please upload the following materials: Letter of Interest – addressing the stated required skills for the position Detailed resume listing education and describing work experience Three (3) professional references - Names and contact information A Statement of Teaching Philosophy Examples of Published or Broadcast Video Work The University of Montana is interested in receiving applications from people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action : Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.