Assistant or Associate Professor of Media Law

Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas
Job Category: Academia
Job ID: 13006
Employment Type: Full time
Salary: per year
Posted: 09.09.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Assistant or Associate Professor of Media Law Department/School: School of Journalism and Strategic Media Location: Fayetteville, AR Start date: August 10, 2026

Position Summary: The School of Journalism and Strategic Media in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Media Law to start in August 2026. The rank is dependent on candidate experience. This is a standard nine-month faculty appointment.

We welcome candidates who have the ability to teach, develop and update curriculum for the school’s Media law course, which is required for all majors as well as some students in other academic programs. The curriculum may be developed as an Open Educational Resource project.

The successful candidate will teach a 2-2 load of classes – primarily but perhaps not exclusively Media Law inside the School of Journalism and Strategic Media. The position also includes a service obligation.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

About the School:

The School of Journalism and Strategic Media at the University of Arkansas is fully accredited by ACEJMC, offering a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with concentrations in Broadcast Journalism, Journalism, and Multimedia Journalism, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and Public Relations. The Media Law course is required for students in both degree programs. SJSM also offers a Master of Arts in Journalism – in total serving more than 950 undergrads and grads in AY25-26.

Duties will include:
• 40% Teaching
• 40% Research
• 20% Service

Minimum Qualifications:
• Terminal degree in journalism, law or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by the date of initial appointment.
• A demonstrated record of exceptional teaching and mentoring at the graduate level and/or undergraduate level.
• Evidence or demonstration of an active research agenda and/or scholarly/creative activity.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver course content on media law topics for face-to-face and online curricula.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in interdisciplinary, transdisciplinary, and/or cross-campus collaborations.
• Significant experience in the fast-changing world of media law areas such as digital media, intellectual property, or privacy.
• Experience with online teaching and educational technology.
• Ability to write Open Education Resource texts to be across course sections by other faculty.
• Strong record of successful publication and external funding in the thematic and/or methodological areas of position focus.
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective undergraduate and graduate classes that complement the current course catalog.
• Experience in mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in independent research.
• Strong evidence of the ability to be an active, involved, and collegial member of a collaborative faculty team both on campus and in relevant national service organizations.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Completed applications received by October 2, 2025, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.

For additional inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Ray McCaffrey, at rmmccaff@uark.edu.

For a complete position announcement and information regarding how to apply, visit https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UASYS/job/Assistant-or-Associate-Professor-of-Media-Law_R0076432-1?locations=17a66cdad98201f7890cfb48ca00e249.

Applicants must submit:
• A curriculum vitae,
• A cover letter/letter of application,
• A statement of teaching philosophy, which may include evidence of teaching effectiveness (not to exceed three pages).
• A list of three professional references (name, title, email address, and phone number) willing to provide letters of recommendation if requested during the application process. Letters of recommendation will be requested only for candidates selected for interviews.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Annual Salary/Benefits Package: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

EMPLOYER INFORMATION

The University of Arkansas: Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education,
research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

Fulbright College: The Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences is the largest and most academically diverse unit on campus with 3 schools, 16 departments, and 43 academic programs and research centers. The college provides the core curriculum for all University of Arkansas students and is named for J. William Fulbright, former university president and longtime U.S. senator. The School of Social Work, The School of Art, and the School of Journalism and Strategic Media are all a part of Fulbright College.

The Community: The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

Culture in Northwest Arkansas About Fayetteville About University of Arkansas

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Job Requirements:

Duties will include:
• 40% Teaching
• 40% Research
• 20% Service

Minimum Qualifications:
• Terminal degree in journalism, law or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education conferred by the date of initial appointment.
• A demonstrated record of exceptional teaching and mentoring at the graduate level and/or undergraduate level.
• Evidence or demonstration of an active research agenda and/or scholarly/creative activity.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver course content on media law topics for face-to-face and online curricula.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in interdisciplinary, transdisciplinary, and/or cross-campus collaborations.
• Significant experience in the fast-changing world of media law areas such as digital media, intellectual property, or privacy.
• Experience with online teaching and educational technology.
• Ability to write Open Education Resource texts to be across course sections by other faculty.
• Strong record of successful publication and external funding in the thematic and/or methodological areas of position focus.
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective undergraduate and graduate classes that complement the current course catalog.
• Experience in mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in independent research.
• Strong evidence of the ability to be an active, involved, and collegial member of a collaborative faculty team both on campus and in relevant national service organizations.