Assistant Teaching Professor

miamioh.edu; Oxford (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami University in Oxford, OH, seeks an Assistant Teaching Professor to teach courses within the Journalism major and minor. The hire will contribute to core reporting classes and introductory writing courses, drawing on professional newsroom experience.

The ideal candidate holds MFA or PhD, has prior undergraduate teaching, and can expand the program with special topics such as investigative reporting, multimedia journalism, AI in journalism, or photojournalism.

Qualifications

• Must have prior undergraduate journalism teaching experience.
• Experience working in a professional newsroom is required.
• Ability to contribute to journalism curriculum and topics such as investigative reporting or multimedia journalism.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses within the Journalism major and minor.
• Lead core reporting classes and introductory journalism writing courses.
• Contribute to program development with specialized topics as approved.

Skills

Teaching undergrad journalism

Newsroom experience

Education

MFA or PhD in relevant field

Job description

## Assistant Teaching ProfessorApplyremote type: Fully On-Campuslocations: Bachelor Hall: Oxford Campustime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: JR104499**Job Title**Assistant Teaching Professor**Department**Media, Journalism and Film Department**Worker Type**Regular**Pay Type**Salary*Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.***Benefit Eligible**Yes**Screening Date**2026-09-15**Job Description Summary**Assistant Teaching Professor to teach courses within Journalism major and minor.**Job Description**Assistant Teaching Professor to teach courses within Journalism major and minor. The Department of Media, Journalism & Film prepares students to work in an interdisciplinary media environment, offering degrees in Journalism, Media & Communication, and Strategic Communication. This hire will have the chance to be a leader in our Journalism curriculum, with possible responsibility for teaching our core reporting class, JRN 201: News Writing & Reporting I; the introductory news writing class JRN 102: News Writing Fundamentals; and additional undergraduate classes in journalism special topics, according to the candidate’s expertise.**Minimum Qualifications:**Required: MFA or Ph.D. in relevant field at time of appointment; previous experience teaching undergraduate journalism courses; previous experience working in a professional newsroom.Consideration will be given to candidates who will expand the expertise of the Journalism program by bringing a professional skill set that may include investigative reporting; multimedia news production; AI and journalism; photojournalism; or other specialized sub-field.**Additional Position Information (if applicable)****Required Application Documents**Submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, and work sample to the job listing on Miami University’s Workday portal. Please keep the work sample to 10 pages of material. Candidates may provide additional links for context if they please.**Special Instructions (if applicable)**None**Additional Information**A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.This organization participates in E-Verify.**Reasonable Accommodations** Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [e-mail] or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.**Miami University Values Statement** Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility.For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.**Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement** Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. 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Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at 513-529-2223.**Labor Law Posters for Applicants**Please visit our Labor Law Posters webpage to access all relevant and applicable labor law information.