Assistant/Associate Professor of Journalism

Hofstra University; Town of Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Hempstead, NY is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor of Journalism for a tenure-track position starting in Fall 2026. The ideal candidate will possess a terminal degree in journalism or communication, demonstrate teaching ability, and have professional journalism experience. Responsibilities include teaching various courses in Journalism and participating in academic scholarship and community services. The university is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming candidates who share this commitment.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a master's or doctoral degree in journalism or related field.
• Must demonstrate a commitment to building a diverse and inclusive community.
• Previous teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Journalism.
• Establish a successful record of academic scholarship in journalism.
• Participate in service and committee work for the Department and University.

Skills

Excellent digital communication and writing skills

Demonstrated teaching ability

Professional experience in journalism

Education

Terminal degree or doctorate in journalism, communication, or a related area of study

Job description

About Hofstra

At Hofstra University, intellectual curiosity is not just aspirational – it is central to how we engage on a daily basis. Hofstra faculty work within a diverse scholarly community committed to student success, intellectual discovery, free inquiry, inclusivity, and collaboration. Enrolling more than 10,000 students, Hofstra offers students an array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs spanning the arts, humanities, sciences, business, engineering, law, health care, communications, and more. Our accomplished faculty collaborate with students to explore interdisciplinary questions and produce innovative research that lays the foundation for future personal and professional success. With a beautiful campus in Hempstead, NY, Hofstra's location seamlessly merges the tranquility of coastal suburban living with the boundless opportunities of nearby New York City. Hofstra University is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diverse academic community of students, faculty, staff, and administrators respectful of the contributions and dignity of each of its members.

Position Title

Assistant/Associate Professor of Journalism

School/Division

School of Communication

Full Time/Part Time

Full-Time

Description

The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication at Hofstra University is pleased to invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position for an Assistant/Associate Professor in the Department of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations (JMSPR) to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Journalism beginning the Fall semester of 2026.

We seek candidates who are forward-looking thought leaders and practitioners who are knowledgeable of the contemporary digital, technological, ethical, and economic landscape in which journalism lives. The successful candidate should understand best practices for reporting, producing, and distributing a wide range of stories in a variety of platforms and evaluating their impact on the community. The candidate should be capable of teaching our courses that include core reporting and writing, media ethics, and digital tools. They should also be able to teach advanced reporting and storytelling techniques that incorporate audio, video, photography, data, social media, and/or other emerging media. We particularly welcome a candidate interested in expanding or deepening our program in innovative ways to reflect the current needs of the news media industry and of the students.

The successful candidate will have earned a master's or doctoral degree and have prior teaching experience or be prepared to demonstrate teaching ability. Successful candidates should demonstrate a commitment to building a diverse and inclusive community.

Tenure-track appointees are expected to establish a successful record of academic scholarship in journalism or journalism education in addition to industry-related professional output. Tenure-track appointees are also expected to participate in service and committee work for the Department, the School, and the University.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree or doctorate in journalism, communication, or a related area of study
• Professional experience in journalism
• Demonstrated teaching ability
• Excellent digital communication and writing skills

EEO Statement

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.