Newsday/David Laventhol Visiting Professor (Open Rank: Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant [...]

Columbia University; New York, Cary (NY, NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed academic institution is seeking a dynamic visiting professor to contribute to its journalism programs. This role emphasizes diversity in media issues and involves teaching essential courses in reporting and writing, as well as supervising master's projects. Candidates should possess a strong publishing record and experience in both teaching and journalism. The position offers a unique opportunity to shape the next generation of journalists while engaging with diverse groups of faculty and students. If you are passionate about journalism and education, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Substantial publishing record and experience as a teacher, writer, and editor.
• Demonstrated experience with video journalism and data reporting methods.

Responsibilities

• Teach foundational Reporting or Writing courses and seminars.
• Supervise master's projects and advise students in journalism.

Skills

Video Journalism

Qualitative Reporting

Quantitative Reporting

Data Collection

Data Analysis

Data Visualization

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Degree

Job description

The Graduate School of Journalism at Columbia University invites applications for a full-time, visiting professor (rank to be determined) to be appointed for the 2024-2025 academic year, which may be renewable during the following academic year.

As the Newsday/David Laventhol Visiting Professor, the incumbent will stress diversity in media issues, contribute to the Master of Science program, which may include teaching a foundational Reporting or Writing course, a course in data or video journalism and/or a seminar in their specialty area, supervising masters' projects, and advising students. They may also contribute to the Master of Arts program as well as the data degree and dual degree journalism and computer science programs.

The incumbent should have a substantial publishing record as well as experience as a teacher, writer and editor. Demonstrated experience with video journalism or qualitative and quantitative reporting, including but not limited to methods in data collection, analysis and visualization, is preferred. The School embraces diversity and seeks candidates with the ability to work with and attract dynamic and diverse groups of faculty, staff and students.

To qualify for this visiting professorship the candidate must currently hold an appointment at another academic institution. A bachelor's degree is required; advanced degree preferred.

This visiting professorship will begin no earlier than July 1, 2024, pending administrative approval.

To qualify for this visiting professorship the candidate must currently hold an appointment at another academic institution.

A bachelor's degree is required; advanced degree preferred.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.