Assistant Professor of Journalism

California State University, Fullerton; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 6,221 - 13,224; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental plans

Spouse and dependent fee waiver

Access to campus child-care

Job summary

California State University, Fullerton is seeking an Assistant Professor of Journalism to teach core and elective courses within the journalism concentration. Responsibilities include advising the Daily Titan, mentoring students, and advancing research. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in mass communications or journalism and a demonstrated potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching.

Comprehensive benefits are offered, including health, vision, and dental plans, and salary ranges from $6,221 to $13,224 monthly based on experience.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in mass communications, journalism, or a related field by appointment.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching.
• Demonstrated journalism experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach core and elective courses within the journalism concentration.
• Advise the Daily Titan, CSUF's student-run newsroom.
• Conduct research aligned with tenure milestones.

Skills

Excellence in undergraduate teaching

Journalism experience

Ability to interact effectively

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree

Job description

Assistant Professor of Journalism

Department of Communications, College of Communications, California State University, Fullerton. Appointment begins August 2027.

Responsibilities

• Teach core and elective courses within the journalism concentration, including digital news reporting and writing, principles and ethics of journalism, and the Daily Titan news capstone.
• Advises the Daily Titan, CSUF's student‑run multi‑platform newsroom.
• Advance the field through research, scholarship, or creative work in journalism and mass communication aligned with tenure milestones.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students and participate in service activities within the department and university.
• Occasionally teach evening and graduate‑level courses to support a diverse student body.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in mass communications, journalism, or a related field by appointment.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching.
• Demonstrated journalism experience.
• Ability to teach the Daily Titan news capstone course and either digital news reporting and writing or principles and ethics of journalism.
• Ability to balance teaching, scholarship, and collaborative service activities.
• Ability to interact effectively orally and in writing with a diverse range of students and colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of successful college‑level teaching.
• Evidence of scholarly research or creative accomplishments in journalism or related fields.
• News industry and/or college news media advising experience.
• Experience incorporating emerging communications technologies such as AI and data visualization into teaching, news media advising, scholarship, or creative activities.
• Ability to contribute to accreditation self‑study, curriculum development, and assessment of student learning.
• Evidence of a professional network, including participation in industry or academic associations in journalism and mass communications.

Equal Opportunity

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. California State University, Fullerton provides equal opportunity in education and employment in accordance with federal civil rights laws and California law. Our commitment ensures that every student and employee has access to resources and support needed to thrive. We prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Compensation

Assistant Professor salary range: $6,221 to $13,224 monthly. Anticipated hiring range: $6,851 to $6,985 per month. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Summer research grants, moving expenses, start‑up funds, and a reduced teaching load may be available.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits include health, vision, and dental plans; spouse, domestic partner, and dependent fee waiver; access to campus child‑care; and a defined‑benefit retirement system through the state. New CalPERS members may be subject to a vesting period for retiree health and dental benefits.