Non-Tenure Track Term Assistant Professor of Journalism and Public Communication

University of Alaska Anchorage; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement options

Faculty time off

12 paid holidays

Tuition waivers

Health/dental/vision care

Job summary

University of Alaska Anchorage invites applications for a non-tenure track, term assistant professor of journalism and public communications with a specialty in media production, documentary film, videography and/or multimedia journalism. The position is based in Anchorage, AK, and will involve teaching hands-on production courses and mentoring community‑engaged projects that matter in Alaska.

The role includes serving in a full‑time, 9‑month base, non-tenure track capacity with a competitive

Qualifications

• PhD in Journalism or related field by appointment; exceptions for Master’s or JD with seven+ years relevant experience.
• Disciplinary expertise in media production, documentary film, videography and/or multimedia journalism.
• Evidence of potential for excellence in teaching at the college/university level.
• Preferred: experience across modalities (online/hybrid), curriculum development, program assessment, grant writing, community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Teach hands-on production courses and mentor community‑engaged projects.
• Contribute to curriculum development and program assessment.
• Collaborate with a close-knit team and engage Alaska communities.

Skills

Teaching potential

Media production expertise

Disciplinary expertise

Education

Doctoral degree in Journalism or closely related field

Master’s degree or JD with 7+ years relevant experience

Job description

Help students turn real community stories into real media — from video and podcasting to photography and multimedia storytelling — in a small program where your voice shapes both the classroom and the curriculum. You'll teach hands‑on production courses and mentor community‑engaged projects that matter in Alaska, a setting as compelling to film and report on as it is to live in. If you're excited to build meaningful media projects with students and a close‑knit team, we want to meet you.

The Department of Journalism and Public Communications at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) invites applications for a non‑tenure track term assistant professor of journalism and public communications with a specialty in media production, documentary film, videography and/or multimedia journalism.

The College of Arts and Sciences is a welcoming and diverse academic community, providing a world‑class, Alaska‑rooted education that prepares students for the challenges of today and tomorrow through educational excellence, transformative research, creative expression, and community engagement. It is where innovative research and creative work culminate to transform Alaska’s next generation. We seek candidates dedicated to promoting an environment that increases student knowledge about local, national, and global communities. The University of Alaska Anchorage is the largest of three universities in the University of Alaska system, serving nearly 12,000 students from all over the United States and 89 countries.

Anchorage, the largest city in Alaska, sits on the lands of the Dena’ina and Eklutna peoples and has an ethnically diverse population of 295,000. Anchorage offers a lively intellectual and cultural life, including opera, symphony, theater, art events, and a variety of restaurants. Set between snow‑capped peaks of the Chugach Mountains and the ocean waters of Cook Inlet, the city offers ready access to state and national forests and parks, year‑round outdoor recreation, and unsurpassed natural beauty. For more information about living in Anchorage, please visit lifeinanchorage.com.

To thrive in this role, applicants should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills; the ability to teach core and specialized courses in the department’s curriculum; demonstrated potential to support and mentor students; demonstrated commitment to student success; and knowledge of innovative teaching practice.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Journalism or closely related field by the time of appointment. Exceptions may be made for candidates with a master’s degree (or a J.D.) with seven or more years of professional experience that closely parallels what is done in the classroom and includes substantial accomplishments that are relevant for the Department’s mission.
• Disciplinary expertise in media production, documentary film, videography and/or multimedia journalism.
• Evidence of potential for excellence in teaching at the college/university level.
• Preferred Experience: Evidence of effective teaching across modalities, including online or hybrid formats; experience with curriculum development, program assessment, or course design; familiarity with or experience in grant writing and project management; experience teaching or working in an open‑access, public university; evidence of interdisciplinary collaboration or applied/community‑engaged scholarship; experience or demonstrated potential in contributing to interdisciplinary programs; and knowledge of regional issues or communities relevant to the institution’s mission (e.g., Circumpolar North, Alaska Native communities, rural engagement).

Position Details

This position is located on the University of Alaska Anchorage campus in Anchorage, AK. This is a full‑time, 9‑month base, Non‑Tenure Track, Term faculty position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, faculty time off, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. Faculty salaries are based on a variety of factors, including education and experience.

Application review will begin September 17, 2026. To ensure consideration, please submit your application by 11:55 PM Alaska Standard Time on September 16, 2026.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Paola Banchero, Search Committee Chair at [e-mail].

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.