The Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Oklahoma seeks an instructor in visual and multimedia broadcast journalism, with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2023.

The Journalism program is at the heart of the college’s offerings.  It teaches students to be successful anchors, reporters, writers, videographers, producers, directors and sound technicians among other broadcast skills. Applicants will be required to have successfully and recently worked in the broadcast industry. 

The Gaylord College is one of the leading centers of media teaching and scholarship in the United States. The College has state-of-the-art facilities in Gaylord Hall. The successful candidate will take an active part in the growth of the College through superior teaching and mentoring.  

The University of Oklahoma (OU) is a Carnegie-R1 comprehensive public research university known for excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement, serving the educational, cultural, economic, and healthcare needs of the state, region, and nation. OU enrolls over 32,000 students and has more than 2,800 full-time faculty members in 21 colleges.

Norman is a culturally rich and vibrant town located just outside Oklahoma City. With outstanding schools, amenities, and a low cost of living, Norman is a perennial contender on the “Best Places to Live” rankings. Visit soonerway.ou.edu for more information.

The University of Oklahoma and Gaylord College is located in Norman, a dynamic and growing part of the Oklahoma City media market. Norman has a diverse population with numerous artistic and cultural opportunities, a variety of restaurants and recreational activities, reasonable housing, and an excellent public school system.

A master’s degree is required for this position. Preference will also be given to applicants with university-level classroom teaching experience and 10 years of work in the broadcast industry.

Applications for the search will be reviewed beginning April 24, 2023, and will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants should provide 1) a letter describing their teaching and professional experience and their areas of research/creative interest, 2) a complete resume or curriculum vitae, 3) names, addresses (both postal and electronic), and telephone numbers of at least three references, and 4) a portfolio link. 

For specific questions about the position and application process, please contact search committee chair, John Schmeltzer ([email protected]).

Applications should be submitted online via Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/123527