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Posting Details Position Information Posting Number F001407P Internal Posting?Recruitment Title Clinical Faculty - Media Writing & Content Creation Advertising Pay Range $62,845 or higher commensurate with experience Location Moscow Primary Division/College Col of Letters, Arts & Social Sci. Primary Unit Journalism and Mass Media Employee Category Faculty Classification Group Title Clinical Faculty Position Control Number 3201 Suffix 01 Contingency Code 15 FTE 1 Contract Basis Academic Year Anticipated Contract Start Date 08/17/2026 FLSA Status Exempt Tenure Tracking Non-Tenure Track Rank Assistant Professor Extension Type Not Applicable Administrative Appointment Type Not applicable Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable) Position Responsibilities Position Summary The School of Journalism and Mass Media at the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho, invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track Clinical Assistant Professor of Media Writing and Content Creation, beginning August 2026. The successful candidate will teach seven courses during the Fall and Spring semesters, equivalent to a 4/3 teaching load. The main area of teaching will be multiple sections of media writing and content creation at the undergraduate level. Other courses may cover topics including but not limited to strategic communication, social media, digital media, journalism or broadcasting depending on the candidate's areas of expertise or professional experience. Participation in academic advising, service and outreach activities at the department and college/university level is expected. Unit/Department SummarySchool of Journalism and Mass MediaAdministrative SummaryContingency Description This appointment is contingent on funding and/or work to support the position. Employee acknowledges and agrees that in the event of insufficient funding and/or work, as determined by University in its sole discretion, University may: (1) change this Agreement by adjusting the employee's FTE and annual salary throughout the contract year; or (2) terminate this Agreement and employee's employment prior to the end of the term of appointment, upon 60 days written notice or such lesser amount of notice as the funding or sponsoring agency had to give to the University before decreasing or terminating funding for the employee's position. Employee further acknowledges and agrees that in the event termination for insufficient funding becomes necessary, the notice provisions of Faculty Staff Handbook 3900B will not apply. Teaching & Advising 90% Scholarship & Creative Activity 0% Outreach & Extension 5% University Service & Leadership 5% Qualifications Minimum Education/Degree Required Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire. Required Qualifications Master's degree in a mass media field or closely related field Five years experience in media writing, editing, producing or media content creation Preferred Qualifications Seven or more years of professional media writing, editing, producing or media content creation experience Evidence of teaching effectiveness at a college or university Ability to teach media writing across multiple media professions including journalism, broadcasting, digital media, social media and strategic communication Ability to teach multimedia content creation and storytelling using media equipment and software Physical Requirements & Working Conditions Posting Information Posting Date 01/26/2026 Closing DateOpen Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Applications received on or before March 2, 2026 will receive priority consideration. To apply, please submit the following: Letter of application outlining interest and job qualifications Curriculum vitae (CV) Names and phone numbers for three professional references Applicant Resources Background Check Statement Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check. EEO Statement The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No