Applied Journalism Professor for Undergrads

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The Ohio State University’s School of Communication in Columbus invites applications for a 9-month full-time professional-practice Assistant Professor of Journalism to begin August 2027. The hire will strengthen core journalism instruction, including COMM 2221, COMM 3405, and COMM 3403, with potential to offer advanced courses like COMM 4202.

Ideal candidates bring news writing, editing, data journalism, and multimedia experience, plus a student-centered teaching approach and current newsroom

Qualifications

• Requires a doctorate in communication, journalism, or a related field, or a master’s degree with substantial industry/professional experience in journalism.
• Evidence of teaching excellence is highly desirable; preference for candidates expanding teaching in media writing/editing, multimedia/digital journalism, sports journalism, feature writing, student media, or applied journalism practice.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor undergraduate students in journalism and related areas.
• Provide high-quality instruction in foundational and advanced journalism skills courses.
• Support experiential learning opportunities connected to student media and related production-based courses.
• Contribute to curriculum development and student preparation for a changing media landscape.
• Maintain current knowledge in journalism practice and bring that knowledge into the classroom.
• Embody the highest ethical and professional standards of journalism.
• Contribute service to the School, College, University, and/or profession as appropriate for a professional-practice faculty appointment.

Skills

News writing

Editing

Data journalism

Investigative reporting

Podcasting

Public records

Visual journalism

Media law

Multimedia journalism

Sports journalism

Education

PhD in communication or journalism

Master's degree with substantial industry experience

Job description

The Ohio State University’s School of Communication in Columbus invites applications for a 9-month full-time professional-practice Assistant Professor of Journalism to begin August 2027. The hire will strengthen core journalism instruction, including COMM 2221, COMM 3405, and COMM 3403, with potential to offer advanced courses like COMM 4202.

Ideal candidates bring news writing, editing, data journalism, and multimedia experience, plus a student-centered teaching approach and current newsroom