Assistant Professor of Journalism

Agupdate; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 69,426 - 147,579; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental plans

Job summary

California State University, Fullerton is inviting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Journalism to begin August 2027. The role involves teaching core and elective journalism courses, mentoring the Daily Titan newsroom, and pursuing scholarly work in mass communication.

Responsibilities include teaching digital news reporting and writing, ethics, and capstone guidance; advising students, and contributing to accreditation and curriculum initiatives while balancing teaching,

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or terminal degree by appointment.
• Demonstrated potential for excellent undergraduate teaching.
• Experience teaching Digital News Reporting and Writing or Principles and Ethics courses and the Daily Titan capstone.
• Ability to balance teaching, scholarship, and service activities.
• Effective oral and written communication with a culturally diverse student body and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Teaching core courses such as digital news reporting and writing, principles and ethics of journalism, and the Daily Titan capstone.
• Mentoring the Daily Titan newsroom and collaborating with students and faculty across the university.
• Conducting research, scholarship, or creative work in journalism and mass communication aligned with tenure milestones.
• Participating in graduate-level and evening courses as needed.

Skills

Teaching

Journalism

Oral & Written Communication

Diversity & Inclusion

Education

Ph.D. or terminal degree in mass communications, journalism, or a related field

Job description

California State University, Fullerton

Department of Communications
College of Communications
Assistant Professor of Journalism
Fall 2027

The Department of Communications at California State University, Fullerton invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor position in journalism, with an appointment beginning in August 2027. The role provides an opportunity to teach core and elective courses in the journalism concentration, mentor students, and serve as advisor to the Daily Titan, the university’s student‑run newsroom.

Position

Key responsibilities include:

• Teaching core courses such as digital news reporting and writing, principles and ethics of journalism, and the Daily Titan capstone.
• Mentoring the Daily Titan newsroom and collaborating with students and faculty across the university.
• Conducting research, scholarship, or creative work in journalism and mass communication aligned with tenure milestones.
• Participating in graduate‑level and evening courses as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. or terminal degree in mass communications, journalism, or a related field by appointment.
• Demonstrated potential for excellent undergraduate teaching.
• Experience in journalism and ability to teach the Digital News Reporting and Writing or Principles and Ethics courses and the Daily Titan capstone.
• Capacity to balance teaching, scholarship, and service activities.
• Effective oral and written communication with a culturally diverse student body and colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of successful college‑level teaching.
• Scholarly research or creative accomplishments in journalism or related fields.
• News industry or college news media advising experience.
• Experience incorporating emerging communications technologies such as AI and data visualization into coursework and research.
• Contribution to accreditation self‑study, curriculum development, and assessment initiatives.
• Professional network and active participation in industry or academic associations.

Application

Submit an online application to the position (Requisition 559310) on the CSUF careers portal. Required materials include:

• Cover letter addressing the required qualifications.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Research statement.
• Teaching statement.
• Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable for initial review).
• Inclusive excellence statement (maximum 500 words).
• Names and contact information for three references.
• Letters of recommendation for finalists.

Email or phone inquiries may be directed to Search Committee Chair Frank Russell at [e-mail] or 657‑278‑1066.

Application Deadline

All materials must be received by October 1, 2026. The anticipated appointment date is August 16, 2027.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

This position is open to all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, disability, or any other protected status. California State University, Fullerton complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, Proposition 209, and all applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws.

Compensation

The faculty salary range for an Assistant Professor (Academic Year) is $6,221 to $13,224 monthly. The anticipated range for this appointment is $6,851 to $6,985 per month.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits include health, vision, and dental plans; fee‑waiver for spouse, domestic partner, and dependents; campus child‑care access; and a defined‑benefit retirement plan through the state system. Additional benefits information is available at https://hr.fullerton.edu/total-wellness/.

Additional Information

• Non‑citizen candidates must obtain work authorization from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
• Multiple faculty positions may be hired from this recruiting cycle.
• Background checks, including criminal records, are required before formal offers.
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose.

CSU Policies

The incumbent is a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with CSU Executive Order 1083 (July 21, 2017). Applicants may be required to disclose prior findings of sexual harassment if they reach the final stages of the selection process. All employees must accept on‑campus instruction and be available on site as required by CSU policy.