Assistant Professor in Journalism

Loyola Marymount University; Town of Lewisboro (NY); On-site; USD 87,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

LMU in Los Angeles, CA invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in communications, journalism, and media. The role includes teaching, developing rigorous curricula, and guiding student discussions.

The successful candidate will publish peer-reviewed articles, present at scholarly venues, and participate in department governance. A Ph.D. in a related field is required, and visa sponsorship may not be available.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Communications, Journalism, or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Teach in the areas of communications, journalism and media.
• Develop curricula, prepare course materials, and facilitate classroom discussions.
• Evaluate and grade students’ classwork, assignments, and examinations.
• Maintain all required records and maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise students.
• Produce a body of peer evaluated scholarly work that contributes to the discipline, including publication of journal articles and presentations at scholarly events and professional venues.
• Participate in faculty decision-making in department committees.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Scholarly publishing

Student advising

Assessment and grading

Education

Ph.D. in Communications, Journalism, or a closely related field

Job description

Assistant Professor sought by Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, CA.

Duties: Teach in the areas of communications, journalism and media. Develop curricula, prepare course materials, and initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions. Evaluate and grade students’ classwork, assignments, and examinations. Maintain all required records and maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise students. Produce a body of peer evaluated scholarly work that contributes to the discipline, including publication of journal articles and presentations at scholarly events and professional venues. Participate in faculty decision-making in department committees.

Requirements: Ph.D. in Communications, Journalism, or a closely related field

Expected Salary: $96,500/year

Faculty Regular

Please note that this position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information.)

LMU is committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities and ensuring a comprehensive recruitment and selection process for all applicants.

Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the application, interview, or selection process may contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or by phone at [phone]. Applicants who use relay services or other assistive communication technologies are welcome to utilize those services when contacting Human Resources.

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LMU will work with applicants in a timely and interactive process to identify and provide reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable federal and state law.