Professor/Knight Chair in Journalism and Technology Job at University Of Florida

Professor/Knight Chair in Journalism and Technology

Apply now Job no: 534481
Work type: Tenure-Track Faculty
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Communications/Public Relations/Marketing, Education/Training/Instructional Design, Artificial Intelligence
Department: 23040000 - CJC-JOURNALISM

The Opportunity:

The University of Florida’s College of Journalism and Communications invites applications for the Knight Chair in Journalism and Technology. We are seeking journalism professionals with extensive experience working at the intersection of technology, innovation and the future of journalism. This is an opportunity to do groundbreaking work developing actionable ideas to help journalism survive and thrive in a next technological age. Position is tenurable upon hire subject to Provost and Board of Trustees Approval.

The Knight Chair will be a leader both for the College and in the national discussion about journalism technology, especially emerging issues regarding AI, social media, mis/disinformation and the role of journalism in a democracy. The Chair will be an advocate for exploring the technological advances that will benefit our students and the industry at large. A successful candidate will have experience in one or more of these areas: interactive journalism, artificial intelligence and other technology as reporting, data analysis and/or engagement tools, user experience, content design or a similar related field.

To fulfill these expectations, the ideal candidate will:

• Conduct public scholarship, outreach, instruction and/or training focused on issues involving journalism and technology;
• Teach courses in emerging technologies that journalism students will use not only to present information but to better understand how technology can support audience engagement and community-connected journalism.

The chair will teach two courses per semester with an emphasis on advanced skill development in their areas of specialty and that fit into the Department of Journalism’s curriculum. That assignment could include collaboration with the Innovation News Center, the College’s immersive experience for journalism students.

Outside the classroom, the Knight Chair will be expected to conduct professional outreach based on the candidate’s skills, interest and experience. Activities could include professional training for journalists nationally and globally; publishing analysis or reported pieces in news media or other public-facing publications; presenting and lecturing to stakeholders, including journalism and academic organizations.

The College values collaboration and would expect the Knight Chair to work closely with internal stakeholders, such as the Consortium on Trust in Media and Technology and the Brechner Center for the Advancement of the First Amendment.

Minimum Requirements:

7+ years of professional experience with evidence of work in emerging technology.

Evidence of thought or professional leadership at the intersection of journalism and technology.

Evidence of ability to teach or coach early-career journalists.

Preferred Qualifications:

Work with artificial intelligence in professional journalism environments.

10+ years of professional experience.

Evidence of ability to teach or coach early-career journalists.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applications must be submitted in a single pdf file that includes:

• A cover letter describing professional experience relevant to the position.
• A current CV.
• A statement (not to exceed 5 pages, single-spaced, 12-point font) describing your vision for the work of the Knight Chair.
• At least five samples of work you consider to be impactful in the area of journalism and technology (practical application or thought leadership).
• Contact details for three references.
• Any other supporting documentation that you deem relevant to the position.

Note: The Search Committee may request additional materials at a later time.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

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