Description
The School of Journalism, Writing, and Media at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver Campus, invites applications for a full-time tenure-stream faculty appointment in International Reporting. The position is expected to be filled at the rank of Assistant Professor (or, consideration may be given to appointment at the Associate Professor rank in the case of an outstanding candidate). The successful candidate will be expected to qualify for concurrent appointment to the endowment-funded Gary Coull Professorship in International Reporting at UBC. The title of Coull Professorship will be for an initial five-year term, which may be renewed, in accordance with the University’s Honorifics Policy and the terms of the Endowment that supports the Professorship. The anticipated start date for this position is as early as July 1, 2027.
The School of Journalism, Writing, and Media (JWAM) offers a Master of Journalism degree that aims to prepare a global cohort of graduate students to thrive in an evolving media environment, using research and journalistic practices to contribute to meaningful public discourse across all forms of media. It also offers an undergraduate Minor in Journalism and Social Change that invites UBC students of any academic discipline to think about and do journalism in the context of ongoing cultural and political shifts.
Requirements
The School encourages applications from candidates with scholarly or professional experience in journalism, as evidenced by their record of intellectual engagement, teaching, published work or work in progress in a variety of academic or professional outlets.
To complement current strengths in digital, environmental, Indigenous, and social justice journalism, we are particularly interested in candidates with scholarly and professional expertise in International Reporting. The successful candidate will have experience in covering and analyzing global issues for a variety of professional or academic publications. Expertise in emerging fields of journalism, preferably in mobile, data or visual journalism, will be an asset.
A PhD degree is preferred by the start of the appointment; however, consideration will be given to candidates who have progressed to the point where completion of the PhD is imminent and who demonstrate clear and superior promise of excellent journalism research and practice, graduate supervision, and teaching. Candidates with a Master’s degree combined with substantial professional experience, especially in digital journalism, are also encouraged to apply. Candidates must demonstrate professional experience, strong evidence of research activity, and a publication record commensurate with experience, with a proven commitment to the advancement of research, practice and public scholarship in the field of International Journalism and related areas. Candidates are expected to be familiar with the mission and recent research output and collaborative projects of the award-winning Global Reporting Centre (GRC), based within JWAM/UBC. The successful candidate will be expected to become involved with and contribute to GRC teaching and research.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence and innovation in teaching and advising, and be skilled in methods of engaged and inclusive learning and the appropriate use of instructional technology. Candidates should be able to teach a range of courses currently on offer in the Master of Journalism degree and the Minor in Journalism and Social Change, to contribute to areas not currently covered, to participate fully in graduate supervision, and to undertake service duties as assigned by the Director. The normal teaching load will be four 3-credit courses per year and will include both graduate and undergraduate courses.
Additional information about the School may be found at https://jwam.ubc.ca/
The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible work environment for all members of its workforce. Within this hiring process we will make efforts to create an accessible process for all candidates (including but not limited to disabled people). If you have any questions regarding accommodations or accessibility during the recruitment and hiring process or for more information and support, please visit UBC’s Centre for Workplace Accessibility website at https://hr.ubc.ca/health-and-wellbeing/working-injury-illness-or-disability/centre-workplace-accessibility.
The UBC – Vancouver Campus is located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the hnqminm-speaking Musqueam people. Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. The School of Journalism, Writing, and Media is committed to research and pedagogy that responds to and addresses historic inequities and therefore welcomes applicants who would contribute to our ongoing efforts to create an open and diverse community, one that fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged in the field of journalism and media. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political beliefs, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Application instructions
Applications are to be submitted via this online form: https://jrnl.air.arts.ubc.ca/application-for-ap-jwam/. Applicants should be prepared to upload the following items: cover letter, curriculum vitae, description of current and future research and teaching interests, teaching portfolio (statement of teaching philosophy, one graduate course syllabus, one undergraduate course syllabus, and evidence of teaching effectiveness: student evaluations, peer assessments), and a one-page statement about your experience working with a diverse student body and your contributions or potential contributions to advancing a culture of equity and inclusion. Applicants with limited teaching experience may include evidence of newsroom mentorship and editorial innovation.
In addition, applicants should arrange for three confidential letters of reference to be sent directly to jwam.assistant@ubc.ca, with “Journalism AP 2027” in the subject line, by the deadline of August 15, 2026. Note: The online application form will ask applicants to provide the names and email contact information for their three referees. Completed applications and confidential letters of reference must be received by August 15, 2026. Review of applications will begin soon after and will continue until the position is filled. The position is subject to final budgetary approval. The expected pay range for this position at the Assistant Professor rank is: $10,000/month - $11,167/month. The expected pay range for this position at the Associate Professor rank is $11,583/month - $12,417/month. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Appointment at the Associate Professor rank is subject to an additional review process, which must be approved by the President prior to the start of the appointment. Enquiries should be directed to Dr. Kamal Al-Solaylee, Director and Professor at jwam.director@ubc.ca.
