[Commlist] Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Journalism and Mass Communications and Africana Studies (2023)

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Journalism and Mass Communications 
and Africana Studies (2023)

Washington and Lee University: Journalism & Mass Communications 
Department in Lexington, Virginia; https://apply.interfolio.com/132013 
<https://apply.interfolio.com/132013>

Position Description:

The Department of Journalism and Mass Communications and the Africana 
Studies program invite applications for a tenure-track position at the 
rank of Assistant Professor focusing on film studies and the U.S. South. 
Our understanding of film studies includes any combination of history, 
theory, criticism, and production. This faculty appointment will be 
affiliated with our Film Studies program and with W&L’s DeLaney Center, 
an interdisciplinary academic center for teaching and researching 
Southern race relations, culture, and politics. In addition to teaching 
a variety of courses exploring the cinema and its relation to Southern 
life, the ideal candidate would possess experience writing and teaching 
students in film technology, aesthetics, and criticism of the art form 
grounded in an understanding of the U.S. South. We encourage applicants 
with teaching and research interests related to these areas to apply.

Washington and Lee University promotes a dynamic and inclusive 
environment that allows students and employees of multiple backgrounds, 
cultures, and perspectives to learn, work, and thrive together. 
Successful candidates will contribute to that environment and exhibit 
potential for excellence in teaching and for vigorous scholarship. In 
keeping with the University Strategic Plan, we welcome applications from 
underrepresented minority candidates and members of other communities 
that are traditionally underrepresented in academia.

Qualifications of Position:

Successful candidates must show a portfolio of work demonstrating 
excellence in engaging Southern culture and Film. Prior teaching 
experience is advantageous. Successful candidates will show a commitment 
to mentorship or development of young communicators. An MA or MS degree 
is required, an MFA or PhD is preferred.

Job Specific Qualifications: The successful candidate must show 
potential for conducting academic scholarship or industry-related 
creative work.  Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses 
covering film studies in the Journalism and Mass Communications 
Department, filmmaking, race, and Southern experience for the Africana 
Studies program, and relevant topics related to the Film and Visual 
Culture minor. Advising students and performing department and 
university service are also expected.

The Journalism and Mass Communications Department has a strong tradition 
of excellence and alumni placement at leading media organizations, 
across the country and abroad. The faculty prides itself on an 
innovative curriculum that prepares students to work in today’s 
journalism world and lead the one that comes next. As a department, we 
value collaboration and community building among students, staff, and 
faculty. The department offers two degrees in Journalism and Strategic 
Communications and a minor in Mass Communication. The successful 
applicant will join a warm, collegial, community of eight full time 
faculty who couples hands-on training in professional skills with a 
strong liberal arts education. We strive to create a community of 
scholars committed to creating a welcoming and supportive environment 
for all our faculty, staff, students, and visitors.

Application Instructions & Procedure:

To be considered please submit an online faculty application at 
http://apply.interfolio.com/132013 <http://apply.interfolio.com/132013>. 
Upload a cover letter with a description of current and future practice 
and teaching experience; CV or resume; and samples of professional work 
(i.e., writing samples and creative work). Three names of three 
professional references should be included.   Review of applications 
will begin on October 15, 2023, and will continue until the position is 
filled. Only complete applications will be considered. Please contact 
Dr. Dayo Abah, search committee chair at (Abahd /at/ wlu.edu) 
<mailto:(Abahd /at/ wlu.edu)> with questions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Washington and Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  As such, we are 
interested in candidates who are committed to high standards of 
scholarship, performance, and professionalism and to the development of 
a campus climate that supports equality and diversity in our faculty, 
staff, and student body. Job description requirements are 
representative, but not all‐inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and 
abilities needed to successfully perform this job. Reasonable 
accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with 
disabilities to perform essential functions.

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