The Department of Journalism, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, announces its search for an assistant professor with a specialization in journalism history.

The Department of Journalism seeks to hire an assistant professor for a three-year renewable contract position, beginning August 2011. Qualifications include a Ph.D. or other terminal degree by starting date. Preferred qualifications include college teaching experience and demonstrated potential to be a productive scholar in the area of journalism history. Preference will be given to candidates who have taught mass media history at the college level and can teach in at least two other areas, including media law, media ethics, media writing and reporting, editing, or introductory journalism classes. Responsibilities also include coordinating advising for new students.

The Department of Journalism has been in existence since 1928 and today is among the nation s best. It is part of the College of Communication and Information Sciences, and its graduates include leaders in all fields of mass communication. The department offers its own master s programs and takes part in a College-wide doctoral program.

The University of Alabama is the state s oldest public university and offers the full course of academic programs and social life to a student population that has grown to more than 28,000. It is located in Tuscaloosa, with an area-wide population of more than 100,000. Tuscaloosa is 55 miles southwest of Birmingham.

Please visit https://facultyjobs.ua.edu to apply for the position. Attach an application letter, curriculum vitae, names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references, and any supporting material.

Materials that cannot be attached may be mailed to Dr. Wilson Lowrey, Search Chair, Department of Journalism, Box 870172, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0172.

Those interested in the search may contact Wilson Lowrey at 205-348-8608 or email him at wlowrey@ua.edu.

Review of applications will begin Sept. 15, 2010. We will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.

The University of Alabama is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.