Data Journalism Instructor & Investigative Reporting Mentor

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking an Assistant Teaching Professor in Data Journalism within the journalism department starting August 2026. The role emphasizes hands-on data work, teaching data skills, and applying data-driven reporting to inform public audiences.

The position involves collaboration across programs and centers, with a focus on responsible, innovative data use in journalism. Ideal candidates will have strong experience with Python, R, or SQL, and a track record of

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a relevant field by August 2026.
• Significant professional experience as a data journalist, including reporting, editing, or leading data teams in a newsroom.

Responsibilities

• Teach data journalism and related courses; develop curriculum across skill levels.
• Engage in research at the intersection of data and journalism; collaborate with the Bellisario Media Center and other programs.
• Help build data journalism infrastructure in student-run newsrooms and mentor students.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Data journalism

Data analysis

Visualization

Teaching across levels

Education

Master's degree or higher

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking an Assistant Teaching Professor in Data Journalism within the journalism department starting August 2026. The role emphasizes hands-on data work, teaching data skills, and applying data-driven reporting to inform public audiences.

The position involves collaboration across programs and centers, with a focus on responsible, innovative data use in journalism. Ideal candidates will have strong experience with Python, R, or SQL, and a track record of