Assistant Professor of Video Journalism , School of Journalism

### Description

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

### Qualifications

**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.

### Application Instructions

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](https://www.umt.edu/strategy/mission_vision_priorities/default.php): 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.

### Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

**University of Montana (UM)** is an equal opportunity employer.  UM does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of protected class status as described in UM’s non-discrimination policy and any applicable law.

Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request.

Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.

**Background check**is required prior to the offer of employment. In accordance with university regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to background investigations per UM's [policy](https://www.umt.edu/policies/browse/personnel/background-checks) and [procedure](https://www.umt.edu/legal-counsel/policies-procedures/704-background-checks.php).

**References:** References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing: Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.

**Employment Eligibility:** All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).  The University of Montana will require proof of authorization to work in the United States before final hiring. Due to the September 19, 2025 Presidential Proclamation and related guidance from USCIS and the Department of State, the University may be limited in its ability to offer H-1B sponsorship. At this time, we are unable to sponsor new H-1B visas that require payment of the additional fee introduced by the Proclamation.