[Commlist] Job Call: Assistant Prof. of Multimedia Journalism - Lehigh University

Lehigh University is hiring a TT assistant prof. of multimedia 
journalism. We seek someone focused on engaged approaches and 
underrepresented communities, with an emphasis on visual journalism, 
i.e. photography and video.

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*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 availablehere 
<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 toengage 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 ourdepartment 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 
<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 (atjjl409 /at/ lehigh.edu) 
<mailto:(jjl409 /at/ lehigh.edu)>or department chair Brian Creech 
((brc623 /at/ lehigh.edu) <mailto:(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 availablehere 
<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 foundhere 
<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 thathere 
<https://provost.lehigh.edu/resources/faculty-dual-career-assistance-program/dual-career-guidelines>.

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