Assistant/Associate Professor of Journalism
- Employer
- Hofstra University
- Location
- Hempstead, NY
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- Faculty Jobs
- Professional Fields, Business & Management, Communication & Journalism
- Position Type
- Tenured & Tenure-Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
We seek a resourceful, responsive teacher-practitioner who is knowledgeable about best practices and current tools for multiplatform storytelling, and who possesses professional journalism experience in a contemporary newsroom or digital media environment. The preferred candidate will have a strong background in broadcast journalism and emerging technologies, which may include on-air or production experience, with proficiency and/or experience in one or more of the following areas: sports journalism, data journalism, community journalism, and/or investigative journalism.
The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body. We especially encourage women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities to apply.Qualifications:Candidates should have a demonstrated understanding of the value of journalism in presenting the narratives of underserved and marginalized populations. The preferred candidate should have a body of academic work and/or professional credentials, and an earned Master’s degree in journalism or related communication degree. The ideal candidate should have an understanding of the ethical, economic, and technological challenges facing the changing media landscape and demonstrate innovative approaches to addressing them in an undergraduate and graduate curriculum. Successful candidates will have a demonstrated ability in promoting equity and diversity that has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to engaging in a culturally diverse learning community.
Candidates for tenure-track appointments are expected to establish a successful record of academic scholarship and industry-related professional output as well as participate in service and committee work for the Department, the School, and the University.
Tenure Track: YesApplication Instructions:Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching and research interests, samples of recent work, and three letters of reference to Jeffrey Morosoff, Chair, Department of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations at the email address jrnlmspr@hofstra.edu.Voluntary Self-IdentificationAll applicants are invited to complete the three (3) voluntary self-identification formsDeadline:Open until filledDate Posted: 11/11/2021Posting Number: 897068
Organization
Working at Hofstra University
Hofstra University is a dynamic private university where students will benefit from large-university resources and thrive within a small college atmosphere. At Hofstra, students can choose from 155 undergraduate and 170 graduate program options within the Frank G. Zarb School of Business; Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences: the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs; School of Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts; School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics; the Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine at Hofstra University and Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies at Hofstra University; Hofstra University Continuing Education; Honors College; Lawrence Herbert School of Communication; Maurice A. Deane School of Law; School of Education; School of Engineering and Applied Science; and School of Health Professions and Human Services. Students also benefit from small classes (student-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1 and an average undergraduate class size of just 21 students), flexible schedules, and close proximity to the cultural and networking aspects of New York City.
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