University of Georgia - Athens, GA
posted 4 months ago
The Knight Chair in Visual Journalism at the University of Georgia is a prestigious position aimed at enhancing the education and practice of visual journalism within the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. This role is designed for an individual who is not only an accomplished visual journalist but also a visionary educator who can inspire and lead the next generation of journalists. The Knight Chair will be responsible for developing and teaching courses that cover various aspects of visual journalism, including photojournalism, video journalism, and multimedia storytelling. The successful candidate will engage with students in both classroom settings and practical environments, fostering a hands-on approach to learning that emphasizes real-world applications of visual journalism skills. In addition to teaching, the Knight Chair will be expected to conduct research that contributes to the field of visual journalism. This includes exploring how images are created, selected, and interpreted, as well as examining the experiences of marginalized and underrepresented journalists. The position also involves collaboration with various entities within the college, such as the Cox International Center and the Digital Media Attention and Cognition Lab, to enhance the educational offerings and research initiatives related to visual journalism. The Knight Chair will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing the college's reputation as a leader in visual journalism education. This includes participating in community outreach and engagement initiatives, such as the Journalism Innovation Lab, which places students in local newsrooms, and the college's partnership with the Georgia Press Association. The successful candidate will also be involved in the college's efforts to support diversity and inclusion within the field of journalism, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to succeed in a rapidly evolving media landscape.