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Hofstra University seeks candidates who will contribute to a supportive climate for students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We especially encourage women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply.

Position Title:

Adjunct Faculty, Journalism

Position Number:

999972

School/Division:

School of Communication

Full-Time or Part-Time:

Part-Time

Description:

The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication at Hofstra University invites applicants for an adjunct faculty position in the Department of Journalism, Media Studies and Public Relations to teach journalism courses, primarily in areas associated with digital media.

The preferred candidate for adjunct assistant professor, journalism, will have:

• Professional experience in journalism or a related field
• Teaching in higher education
• Availability to teach daytime courses

Teacher-practitioners who are knowledgeable about best practices and current digital tools for journalism and whose background includes professional experience in journalism are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications:

• A master’s degree and teaching experience is preferred.
• Successful candidates will have demonstrated a commitment to promoting equity, diversity and inclusivity in an educational environment.
• Candidates must be available to begin teaching in the spring 2025 semester.
• Candidates should be capable of teaching how to tell stories with photos, video, audio, and data, and how to edit media with industry-standard software.
• Candidates should be adept at leveraging social media for journalistic ends.
• Candidates 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.
• Candidates must be committed to reflecting diversity and inclusion in their syllabi and working with a diverse student population, faculty, and staff.

Preferred Quals Summary:

Special Instructions:

Please upload the following with your application for consideration:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching statement including evidence of effectiveness as an educator and approach to creating an inclusive learning environment
• A statement on how you will contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion within the department, describing your plan to address DEI in your teaching
• Email address and phone number of three professional references

All applications received by September 30, 2024 will receive full consideration. Inquiries should be directed to Professor Russell Chun at Russell.S.Chun@hofstra.edu

Deadline:

Open until filled

Tenure Track:

No

Date Posted:

09/03/2024

EEO Statement:

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.

Salary/Salary Range:

$1,422-$1,794 per credit