Assistant Professor of Media Sciences

University of Miami

Institution: University of Miami
Department: Department of Journalism and Media Management, School of Communication
Position Type: Tenure-Track Faculty
Start Date: August 15, 2026
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

The department seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor to advance public-facing science communication, journalism, and media studies. Candidates should be able to bridge journalism, media, and scientific disciplines and be committed to interdisciplinary collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct research in science, health, or environmental journalism/media studies with potential for external funding.

  • Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in journalism, media studies, and science communication.

  • Advise and mentor students, including consultation with student climate journalism TV program.

  • Develop interdisciplinary curricula and minors for science majors seeking communication expertise.

  • Collaborate across university environmental, health, and science units.

  • Contribute to departmental, school, and university service.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Ph.D. in Journalism, Media Studies, Communication, or related field.

  • Demonstrated potential for scholarly research and publication.

  • Ability to teach and mentor students across majors.

  • Commitment to inclusive teaching and research.

Preferred:

  • Experience in journalism, broadcast media, media studies, or science communication.

  • Expertise in:

    • Environmental, health, and science journalism

    • Environmental communication and social change

    • Emerging technologies in journalism/media storytelling

    • Sustainability in media industries

Research Approaches:

  • Accepts social science and interpretive methodologies.

  • Encourages interdisciplinary scholarship with varied epistemologies and methodologies.

Why University of Miami?

  • Strong interdisciplinary research opportunities with climate science, public health, and policy initiatives.

  • Partnerships with the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science and the Climate Resilience Academy.

  • Large undergraduate base in science-related majors provides growth potential for science communication programs.

Application Instructions

  • Submit cover letter (research and teaching interests), curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact info for three references (for in-person interview invitations).

  • Questions: Sallie Hughes – shughes@miami.edu

Equal Opportunity

  • University of Miami encourages applications from females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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