Practice-Focused Journalism Professor (Undergrad)

Society of Professional Journalists; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The Ohio State University’s School of Communication invites applications for a 9-month full-time Professional-Practice Assistant Professor in Journalism. The appointee will strengthen instruction in core journalism courses and contribute to the undergraduate program with practical newsroom experience and student-centered teaching.

Candidates should have either a doctorate in communication or journalism or a master’s with substantial industry experience, and be prepared to mentor students while

Qualifications

• Experience with news writing, editing, data journalism, investigative reporting, podcasting, public records, visual journalism, media law.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor undergraduate journalism students.
• Provide high-quality instruction in foundational and advanced journalism skills.
• Support experiential learning opportunities connected to student media and courses.
• Contribute to curriculum development and student preparation for a changing media landscape.
• Maintain current knowledge in journalism practice and apply it in the classroom.
• Uphold ethical and professional standards of journalism.
• Contribute service to the School, College, University, and profession as appropriate.

Skills

News writing

Editing

Data journalism

Investigative reporting

Podcasting

Public records

Visual journalism

Media law

Education

Doctorate in communication or related field

Master’s degree with substantial industry experience

Job description

The Ohio State University’s School of Communication invites applications for a 9-month full-time Professional-Practice Assistant Professor in Journalism. The appointee will strengthen instruction in core journalism courses and contribute to the undergraduate program with practical newsroom experience and student-centered teaching.

Candidates should have either a doctorate in communication or journalism or a master’s with substantial industry experience, and be prepared to mentor students while