Tenure-Track Journalism Professor | Lead Student Newsroom

California State University, Fullerton; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Fullerton invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in journalism beginning August 2027. The faculty member will teach core and elective journalism courses, mentor the Daily Titan, CSUF's student-run newsroom, and contribute to research and service within the department.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate excellence in undergraduate teaching, journalism practice, and the ability to engage diverse student populations while advancing

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or terminal degree by time of appointment.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching.
• Demonstrated journalism experience.
• Ability to teach the Daily Titan capstone course and either digital news reporting and writing or principles and ethics of journalism.
• Ability to balance teaching, scholarship and/or creative activities, and service with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Teach core and elective journalism courses.
• Mentor the Daily Titan, CSUF's student-run newsroom.
• Advance the field through research, scholarship, or creative work in journalism and mass communication.
• Collaborate across the department and university to support diverse student populations.

Skills

Teaching

Journalism experience

Undergraduate teaching

Daily Titan capstone

Scholarly balance (teaching, research,

Education

Ph.D. in journalism or mass communication

Job description

California State University, Fullerton invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in journalism beginning August 2027. The faculty member will teach core and elective journalism courses, mentor the Daily Titan, CSUF's student-run newsroom, and contribute to research and service within the department.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate excellence in undergraduate teaching, journalism practice, and the ability to engage diverse student populations while advancing