Lecturer/Visual Journalism

The Opportunity

The College of Journalism and Communications (CJC) at the University of Florida seeks to hire a Lecturer in Visual Journalism within the Journalism Department (nine- or 12-month, non-tenure track) to begin for the Fall 2026 term. This faculty appointment, renewable annually, has the opportunity for promotion to senior or master lecturer.

We are particularly interested in accomplished candidates who understand and have experience with various types of visual journalism – including, but not limited to, photography, multimedia video, design and/or overall visual storytelling. We are seeking an innovative professional and/or educator with the experience to teach the next generation of journalists to tell captivating visual stories with a focus on emerging digital and interactive storytelling techniques.

We invite applicants who have prior teaching experience (preferred), in addition to nationally acclaimed professional candidates with distinct expertise who possess the adaptability to integrate photo, video, multimedia, graphics, data visualization or other modern storytelling methods into their teaching.

Candidates should hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, ideally in journalism, media, communication or a related field. Candidates will have the opportunity to teach undergraduate classes, and we would especially welcome applicants with the ability to teach multiple skills-based courses in the program, including the ability to develop new courses. 

The selected candidate will teach the equivalent of three courses per semester (plus an additional course in the summer for 12-month positions), in addition to potential supervisory work in the Innovation News Center. The candidate also will be expected to mentor and advise undergraduate students as assigned, manage student content creation, participate in scholarly and professional organizations and perform other duties as assigned. This is an in-person position based in Gainesville, Florida.

About UF’s College of Journalism and Communications

We are recognized as a national leader in communication scholarship and professional skills development. Be part of an ambitious, progressive and collaborative program at one of the top public research universities in the United States.

Accredited by ACEJMC (Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication), the college has earned its reputation for excellence over the past half century on the strength of its programs, faculty, students and alumni, the stories they tell and the difference they make around the world. With more than 83 full-time faculty members and 150 part-time instructors serving in four academic departments – Advertising, Journalism, Public Relations, and Media Production, Management and Technology – we enroll about 2,300 undergraduates per year, both in-person and online. More than 700 graduate students are earning master’s and doctoral degrees. Visit the Department of Journalism website for more information about the department, including its cutting-edge facilities and programs, such as the Innovation News Center and Fresh Take Florida.

The College of Journalism and Communications offers multiple research and teaching environments, including the Consortium on Trust in Media and Technology, the STEM Translational Communication Center, the Center for Public Interest Communication, the Atlas Social Media Listening Lab, the Brechner Center for the Advancement of the First Amendment, and the Media Effects and Technology Lab. In addition, CJC students participate in a variety of immersion experiences, including the Innovation News Center, Fresh Take Florida, the Division of Media Properties, and The Agency, a full-service student-run advertising and public relations agency. The college is highly involved in UF’s AI Initiative. The Department of Journalism is a nationally recognized leader in journalism education that offers undergraduate specializations in reporting, broadcast, data and coding, visual storytelling, and sports and media. Faculty combine industry experience with research insights, preparing students to lead in a rapidly evolving media landscape.

About the University of Florida 

UF is a member of the Association of American Universities. In 2024-2025, UF faculty generated 1.3 billion in research expenditures. The University of Florida offers a competitive salary commensurate with similar positions and includes a full benefits package. To view the university’s Total Reward benefit package, please click here: https://benefits.hr.ufl.edu/.

About Gainesville, Florida

As home to Florida's largest and oldest university, Gainesville (http://cityofgainesville.org) is one of the state's centers of education, medicine, cultural events and athletics. Gainesville and the surrounding area is home to about 250,000 people, a robust arts community, several museums, a world-class health care system anchored at UF, a downtown core known for its restaurants and brew pubs, excellent public and private schools, and abundant nature exemplified by clear, natural springs. Additionally, within two hours are attractions such as Disney World, University Studios, Busch Gardens, and historic St. Augustine. Explore Gainesville in 60 Seconds.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Five years’ relevant professional experience with a specialized focus in visual journalism
• Well-versed in recent industry knowledge to teach students to convey news through photography, videography, data visualization and/or multimedia design, blending technical skills with narrative storytelling.

• Master’s degree, preferably in journalism, media, communication(s) or related fields.
• Experience teaching in higher education at the undergraduate level and/or mentoring.
• Commitment to institution-building and collaborative initiatives at the college and university level.
• Ability to manage and improve student content creation on CJC’s media platforms and beyond, while engaging and mentoring students in visual journalism best practices and techniques

Please submit your applications online via Careers at UF. Applications must be submitted in a single pdf file that includes:

• A cover letter detailing previous professional, leadership and/or teaching experience.
• A current CV or résumé.
• Teaching portfolio, if applicable (including teaching philosophy, sample syllabi, student evaluations, etc.)
• Professional portfolio, if applicable. Sample work experience in related field(s).
• Names, email addresses and telephone numbers of 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.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-4621 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD). 

For additional questions or more information, please contact search committee chair Ryan Hunt at ryanhunt@ufl.edu

Initial review of applications begins March 3 and will continue until the position is filled.

Degrees earned from educational institutions outside of the United States must be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http//www.naces.org/. The application packet will be submitted as one PDF file through the UF Jobs website at https://jobs.ufl.edu/. All candidates for employment are subject to pre-employment screening, which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks and verification of education.

The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Florida’s Government-in-the-Sunshine laws require that all documents relating to the search process, including letters of application, nomination, and reference, be available for public inspection.