Professional-Track Assistant Professor Position in Visual Journalism

Location: Austin, Texas
Job Category: Academia
Job ID: 13694
Employment Type: Full time
Salary:
Posted: 03.19.2026

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Job Description:

The School of Journalism and Media at the University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a full-time, professional-track faculty member at the rank of assistant professor to begin in Fall 2026. The School is part of the top-ranked Moody College of Communication, which includes programs in Advertising & Public Relations, Communication and Leadership, Communication Studies, Radio-Television-Film, and Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. The School, which offers B.J., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees, is housed in the G.B. Dealey Center for New Media. 

We wish to hire an individual with strong skills in multimedia video, social video and/or visual journalism.  The successful candidate will have a demonstrated expertise in visual journalism and multimedia storytelling across a range of modes and platforms. This hire will anchor the school’s lower-division required course, J311: Reporting Images, participate with other faculty in curricular development in visual journalism, and support students in foundational and skills-based courses.  Teaching experience at the university level is required.

School of Journalism and Media: https://journalism.utexas.edu/

Moody College of Communication: http://moody.utexas.edu/
 

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, resume/curriculum vitae, an online portfolio showcasing recent professional work, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., syllabi, course evaluations).  Please also provide the names and contact information for three references. Letters of recommendation will be requested of finalists. 

Screening of applicants will begin April 10, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must be made via Interfolio's By Committee solution. If you do not have a Dossier account with Interfolio, you will be prompted to create one prior to applying for the position. If you have questions about using Interfolio, please email help@interfolio.com or call (877) 997-8807. Questions can be directed to the chair of the search committee, Professor Kate Dawson at katedawson@austin.utexas.edu. 
 

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Job Requirements:

Applicants must hold a master’s degree in journalism or a related field or possess equivalent professional experience at the time of the appointment. Applicants must also have teaching experience at the university level.  Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud is preferred.