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The Department of Mass Communication at Sam Houston State University invites applications for the Dan Rather Endowed Visiting Assistant Professor in Journalism and Media, beginning Fall 2026. We seek accomplished professionals with a distinguished record in journalism and media. Areas of expertise may include, but are not limited to, emerging media ethics, sports journalism, and the evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and journalism. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proven leadership in newsrooms or broadcast journalism, possess a deep understanding of current and future media trends, and excel in producing, editing, and reporting across both traditional and emerging platforms. This role offers rich opportunities to collaborate with our award-winning student media outlets, such as The Houstonian, KSHU-FM, and Channel 7, while preparing students for success in todays competitive media landscape. The successful candidate will be well-connected within the industry and de...Assistant Professor, Media, Professor, Assistant, Communication, Industry