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Posted: 18-Jun-22
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 498021
Application Deadline
September 15, 2022 or until position is filled
Position Details
This full-time faculty position is on-campus and in-person.
The Department of Journalism in the Bob Schieffer College of Communication at Texas Christian University (TCU) in Fort Worth, Texas, invites applications for an open rank faculty position as tenure-track Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Journalism. Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Journalism, Mass Communication or closely related discipline by the position's preferred appointment date in January 2023. Applicants with an alternative date in August 2023 will also be considered for the position. All applicants must provide evidence of skilled teaching and strong peer-reviewed scholarship.
Applicants must be able to teach our department's upper-level Reporting and Skills courses such as Business Journalism, Digital Story Telling/Production, Sports Journalism and Long Form Journalism, as their primary teaching responsibility. Additional teaching assignments may include, but are not limited to, lower- and upper-division courses such as Media History, Diversity and the Media, Media Ethics, Media Law, and related offerings. We seek candidates who, as dedicated teacher-scholars, are committed to providing undergraduate students with an active, supportive learning environment, advancing knowledge through theoretically and/or historically significant scholarship, and contributing to the inclusive excellence of our university community.
Department Details
The Department of Journalism is accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (ACEJMC), and offers BA and BS degrees in Journalism, as well as a minor in Journalism. In addition to the courses listed above, its diverse faculty members teach courses in areas such as Reporting, News and Advanced News Production, Multi-Platform Capstone, Introduction to Journalism, and Introduction to Visual Journalism. The department also offers a semester-long Washington D.C. Program where students have internship opportunities for course credit in top media and related organizations. Departmental resources include state-of-the-art broadcast studios, hands-on, award-winning and student-produced TCU 360 news hub (https://www.tcu360.com/), video and photography cameras, news production equipment and other facilities. The majority of our courses are taught in the Moudy South Building (where the department is housed) in close proximity to our Newsroom, faculty offices, and equipment room, all of which serve to enhance student engagement and administrative support.
School/College Description
The college, which is named for TCU alumnus and longtime CBS network TV correspondent Bob Schieffer, is the academic home for four departments: Communication Studies; Film, Television and Digital Media; Journalism; and Strategic Communication. About 1,200 undergraduate student majors complete coursework in areas that include: Advertising and Public Relations; Cinema and Media Studies; Digital and Social Media; Health Communication and Media; Interpersonal and Organizational Communication; Journalism; and Sports Broadcasting. About 30 graduate students pursue master’s degrees in Communication Studies or Strategic Communication, and about 60 full-time and 10 part-time faculty teach in the college. The college’s award-winning student activities include print, video and digital news media, a speech and debate team, an advertising and public relations agency, a radio station, and sports broadcasting productions.
University & Fort Worth Description
ABOUT TCU
Founded in 1873, Texas Christian University sits on 302 acres nestled in a primarily residential part of Fort Worth, just minutes away from downtown. The University includes seven schools and colleges, in addition to the John V. Roach Honors College and the Burnett School of Medicine.
Currently, TCU enrolls more than 10,200 undergraduates and 1,700 graduate students. Twenty-eight percent of students self-identify as a member of a minority group, five percent are international students, and forty-five percent are from out-of-state. Our students are supported by more than 2,200 faculty and staff. The University has more than 700 full-time faculty members and is a top 100 National University as classified by US News and World Report and has a Carnegie Classification of R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity.
At TCU, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are an educational imperative directly tied to the University mission, vision, and strategic plan. Fulfilling TCU’s mission to develop ethical leaders and critical thinkers in a global community depends on the University’s ability to attract and retain students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. A diverse and inclusive campus leads to innovation, broadened perspective, and understanding—values that are foundational aspects of higher education. For the fourth consecutive year, TCU has earned the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award, which highlights ongoing commitment to build a comprehensive DEI strategy that aligns with core values and creates a campus culture where everyone is respected and included.
ABOUT FORT WORTH
Like TCU, Fort Worth has the approachable, friendly charm of a smaller town, but offers the amenities, cultural activities, diversity and unique personality of a much larger city. Fort Worth, Texas, is the 13th largest city in the United States with an ever-growing population nearing 1 million. Fort Worth and TCU have grown together in a nearly 150-year relationship. You’ll find that many Horned Frogs remain here after graduation, thanks to the region’s thriving job market. Fort Worth is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, the fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States, and the number 1 tourist destination in Texas. In 2018, bizjournals.com ranked Fort Worth the 7th most affordable city to live and work in the United States and U.S. News and World Report named Fort Worth one of the Best Places to Live. Fort Worth, Dallas and Arlington all rank among the top 25 most diverse cities in the country.
Fort Worth is known for its vast array of cultural, educational and entertainment opportunities. The city boasts three world class art museums—the Kimbell Art Museum, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. The Bass Performance Hall is one of the premier performance venues in the country. Concerts, film festivals and other events are held regularly at Sundance Square, Panther Island and Near Southside venues.
Required Application Materials & Application Instructions
Applications must include a cover letter that addresses the position requirements, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and a list of five academic references with current contact information included. Applications must be submitted electronically through the TCU HR system at https://jobs.tcu.edu. Additional materials may be requested at a later stage of the search process.
All questions regarding the application process should be directed to hrtalentacquisition@tcu.edu or 817-257-7790. Review of applications begins on September 16, 2022 or until position is filled.
AA/EEO Statement
As an AA/EEO employer, TCU recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
