[Air-L] Faculty Position in Multimedia Journalism

[Jack Lule]

Hi, Friends,

Here is an exciting opportunity for you, a student or a colleague in the
Department of Journalism and Communication at Lehigh University -- just
ranked number 15 by the Wall Street Journal for Best Colleges, decimal
points behind Columbia University and Penn.

*Position title: *Assistant Professor of Multimedia Journalism

The Department of Journalism and Communication at Lehigh University invites
applications for a tenure-track faculty position as Assistant Professor of
Multimedia Journalism, with an emphasis on engaged approaches to journalism
and underserved communities, effective July 2025.

Candidates must have an earned PhD in journalism, mass communication or
related fields by the date of employment, and they must have relevant,
non-academic professional experience in journalism or a related field.

Lehigh University is committed to excellence in research and creative
activity, and we seek a colleague whose scholarship and/or creative
activity will substantively contribute to the department’s national and
international profile. Successful candidates for tenure may pursue research
or creative tracks, and applicants with traditional scholarly backgrounds
and/or a significant professional profile in multimedia journalism are
encouraged to apply.

For applicants with a traditional scholarly profile, we welcome
applications from any epistemic or methodological background whose past
scholarly contributions and future research agenda complements the
strengths of the department, which include: an increasing focus on the
relationship between journalism and underrepresented communities; the role
of journalism in global democratic society; and a focus on technological,
professional, and ethical change in the field.

Applicants with a professional focus must have a demonstrated record of
publishing and disseminating high quality journalism or nonfiction
storytelling in a range of venues. These can include breaking news and
feature photography, documentary films or photo projects, investigative
podcasts, multimedia journalism produced for online outlets,
visually-centered social media journalism, or other emerging and
experimental forms of journalism.

Tenure track faculty generally teach two classes each semester (our
curriculum is available here
<https://catalog.lehigh.edu/coursesprogramsandcurricula/artsandsciences/journalismandcommunication/#undergraduatetext>).
The successful candidate will be expected to teach a range of undergraduate
classes, with needs in Visual Communication, Multimedia Storytelling, and
Community and Solutions Journalism. Applicants will also have the
opportunity to teach elective offerings in their areas of expertise. We are
a department that blends skills training and conceptual learning, and the
successful candidate will have the ability to teach classes that meet
existing department needs as well as future areas over the course of their
career.

The successful candidate also will be expected to engage in scholarly
activities, participate in departmental, college, university, and
professional service as well as contribute to the department, college, and
university efforts relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The Department of Journalism & Communication has offered an undergraduate
program of superior quality since 1927 and is dedicated to outstanding
undergraduate education in journalism. We have eight-full time faculty and
exist as one of the larger departments within the College of Arts &
Sciences. Alumni are in the top ranks of American journalism. With major
and minor programs in journalism, and mass communication, the department
has about 100 majors and minors at any given time. More information can be
found on our department website <https://journalism.cas.lehigh.edu/>.

Founded in 1865, Lehigh University has combined outstanding academic and
learning opportunities with leadership in fostering innovative research.
Recognized among the nation's highly ranked research universities, Lehigh
offers a rigorous academic community for over 7,500 students. Lehigh
University has some 5,800 undergraduates, 1,800 graduate students, and
nearly 600 full-time faculty members. Lehigh University is located in
Bethlehem, PA., a vibrant and historic area. Over 840,000 people live in
the Lehigh Valley, which is in close proximity to New York City and
Philadelphia.

Review of Applications will begin October 15 and will continue until the
position is filled. For full consideration, applications should be received
online by November 8. Applicants should submit their materials via Academic
Jobs Online at the following link:
https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28316

Candidates should submit the following materials: 1) cover letter that
summarizes their teaching, research, and service activities, 2) curriculum
vitae, 3) scholarship statement that describes past scholarly contributions
and future research directions that would enhance both the department and
university’s research profile, 4) teaching statement that describes
instructional philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, evidence of
teaching innovation, and vision for how teaching would both address
department needs and create new opportunities, 5) a statement that
addresses how the candidate would contribute to a diverse and inclusive
environment in the college (a guide for understanding and preparing DEI
statements is available *here*
<https://advance.cc.lehigh.edu/sites/advance.cc.lehigh.edu/files/Applicant-Facing%20Contributions%20.pdf>),
and 6) three letters of reference will be requested before the Zoom
interview should the candidate be selected for an interview.

Any inquiries regarding this search should be directed to Dr. Jeremy
Littau, chair of the search committee at jjl409 at lehigh.edu or department
chair Brian Creech (brc623 at lehigh.edu).

Lehigh University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and
does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender
identity or expression, genetic information, marital or familial status,
national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or
veteran status. We are committed to increasing the diversity of the campus
community. Lehigh University is committed to a culturally and
intellectually diverse academic community and is especially interested in
candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching and/or
service, to this mission. Lehigh University is the recipient of an NSF
ADVANCE Institutional Transformation award for promoting the careers of
women in academic sciences and engineering (click here
<http://www.lehigh.edu/luadvance/> for more information) and is among
institutions of higher education recognized for excellence in diversity
with the INSIGHT into Diversity HEED Award. Additional information about
Lehigh’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is available here
<https://diversityandinclusion.lehigh.edu/>. Lehigh University provides
competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including domestic partner
benefits. More information about Work/Life Balance for Faculty can be found
here <https://provost.lehigh.edu/resources/worklife-balance>. Lehigh
University supports dual career efforts for following spouses/partners of
newly hired faculty and you can read more about that here
<https://provost.lehigh.edu/resources/faculty-dual-career-assistance-program/dual-career-guidelines>
.
Jack Lule, Ph.D. Iacocca Professor
Fulbright Specialist in Journalism
Department of Journalism and Communication
The Weinstock Center for Journalism
Lehigh University, 33 Coppee Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18015