Top 5 new journalism professor job openings

Editor's Note: This is a sneak preview of what you can expect every Monday, starting Aug. 24. We will feature what we consider the top five new journalism professor job openings for the week in the United States. Just as there are still newspaper jobs, enrollment in journalism schools is increasing across the country. That means there are plenty of teaching opportunities available.

Here are the top five new journalism professor job openings for this week in the United States:

1. The University of Texas in Arlington seeks an assistant professor in journalism (tenure-track position). The job listing states, "UT Arlington seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Journalism beginning Fall 2010. Applicants with Ph.D.s are preferred; ABDs will be considered. Candidate should demonstrate a record of, or potential for, excellence in social scientific research, teaching, and service appropriate to the rank."

2. Ohio University in Athens seeks an assistant professor in multimedia journalism (tenure-track position). The job listing states, "Candidates should have earned a terminal degree such as Ph.D. or M.F.A. Applicants with ABD status are acceptable, with the understanding that the dissertation must be completed within one year of hire. Candidates with a master's degree, significant experience and a national reputation may be considered."

3. Indiana University in Bloomington seeks lecturers in several areas of journalism (non-tenure-track positions). The job listing states, "Indiana University's School of Journalism on the Bloomington campus seeks applicants for new lecturer positions in areas such as advertising, graphic design, magazine, multimedia, online journalism and public relations. Initial contracts are for three years, with renewals possible."

4. The University of Oregon in Eugene seeks an assistant professor in online journalism (tenure-track position). The job listing states, "The successful candidate will have professional experience in online journalism, a demonstrated commitment to teaching, and to scholarship and/or creative activity in the field. An advanced degree and either teaching experience or demonstrated potential for university teaching are required. Preferred candidates will hold the Ph.D., or have a strong professional portfolio."

5. Ball State University in Indiana seeks an assistant professor in journalism (tenure-track position). The job listing states, "Responsibilities: opportunities for teaching undergraduate courses in multimedia storytelling, emerging media, writing and editing across platforms and graduate courses in theories, research methods and management; program leadership opportunities in the news-editorial sequence."