Journalism: Professional-Practice Professor

The Ohio State University School of Communication; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The Ohio State University School of Communication in Columbus invites applications for a 9-month, full-time Professional-Practice Assistant Professor in journalism. The role centers on educating undergraduates with strong newsroom relevance and flexible teaching across core courses and new programs.

Ideal candidates bring current professional experience, student-centered mentoring, and a commitment to advancing writing, editing, multimedia, and sports journalism in a growing program.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in communication, journalism, or related field or master’s with substantial industry experience.
• Ability to teach multiple undergraduate journalism courses effectively.
• Demonstrated professional expertise aligned with undergraduate journalism instruction.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor undergraduate journalism students in foundational and advanced courses.
• Provide high-quality instruction in core journalism skills and courses.
• Support experiential learning through student media and production courses.
• Contribute to curriculum development and student preparation for a changing media landscape.
• Maintain current journalism practice knowledge and uphold professional standards.
• Provide service to the School, College, University, and profession.

Skills

News writing

Editing

Data journalism

Investigative reporting

Podcasting

Public records

Media law

Multimedia journalism

Sports journalism

Education

Doctorate in communication or journalism

Master’s with substantial industry experience

Job description

The Ohio State University School of Communication in Columbus invites applications for a 9-month, full-time Professional-Practice Assistant Professor in journalism. The role centers on educating undergraduates with strong newsroom relevance and flexible teaching across core courses and new programs.

Ideal candidates bring current professional experience, student-centered mentoring, and a commitment to advancing writing, editing, multimedia, and sports journalism in a growing program.