Assistant/Associate Professor of Journalism (Teaching Track)

Hofstra University; Town of Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hofstra University’s Lawrence Herbert School of Communication invites applications for a teaching-track Assistant/Associate Professor in the Department of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations to begin Fall 2027. The appointment emphasizes instruction across core reporting, media ethics, digital tools, social media, and media studies courses.

Candidates should hold an advanced degree and have prior teaching experience, with a commitment to inclusivity.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Journalism and media Studies.
• Contribute to development of the JMSPR program and assessment.
• Engage in service and committee work within the department and university.

Skills

Professional experience in journalism

Demonstrated teaching ability

Excellent digital communication and wr

Education

Advanced degree 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. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community.

Position Title:

Assistant/Associate Professor of Journalism (Teaching Track)

Position Number:

896305

School/Division:

School of Communication

Full-Time or Part-Time:

Full-Time

Description:

The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication at Hofstra University is pleased to invite applications for a teaching-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 and media Studies beginning in the fall semester of 2027. 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. Candidates with strong knowledge of, or background in, sports journalism will be considered, given Hofstra’s unique interdisciplinary Sports Media degree program. The successful candidate should be capable of teaching our courses that include core reporting and writing, media ethics, digital tools, social media, and ideally a range of media studies courses such as media history, sports media, and other courses in the candidate’s areas of strength.

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 an advanced degree and have prior teaching experience. Successful candidates should demonstrate a commitment to building an inclusive community. Teaching-track faculty are full-time, non-tenured faculty, primarily devoted to instruction. As such, these faculty shall teach a 24-credit hour load per academic year. Teaching track faculty are appointed initially for a two (2)-year term, then a three (3)-year term and then are eligible for five (5)-year term contracts on a "rolling" basis. Teaching-track appointees are also expected to participate in service and committee work for the Department, the School, and the University.

Qualifications:

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

Preferred Quals Summary:

• Knowledge and skill in Sports Media and significant background in mass communication theories and concepts

Special Instructions:

Please upload the following with your application for consideration:

• Cover letter with salary requirement
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Three external letters of reference

Inquiries should be directed to Professor Russell Chun, Chair, Departmental Personnel Committee, at [e-mail].

Deadline:

Open until filled

Tenure Track:

No

Date Posted:

11/03/2026

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.

Salary/Salary Range:

$100,000-$110,000