Tenure-Track Professor: Multiplatform Journalism

Winston-Salem State University; East Winston (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Winston-Salem State University is seeking a full-time, nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor of Multiplatform Journalism in the Department of Communication and Media Studies. The position starts August 2027 and involves teaching undergraduate courses and advising students.

The candidate should have a doctoral degree in journalism (or related field) and show evidence of teaching excellence, online and face-to-face, with a strong record in multimedia storytelling and collaboration across

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in journalism (or related field) or equivalent terminal degree.
• Evidence of professional multiplatform journalism experience across digital media, TV, radio, print, and multimedia storytelling.
• Proven college/university teaching experience and success.
• Experience teaching undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds.
• Familiarity with using varied technologies to engage students.
• Commitment to liberal education in a culturally pluralistic community.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in journalism and related media subjects.
• Advise students and mentor them in academic pathways and career development.
• Develop and assess detailed course syllabi and learning activities.
• Publish scholarly work or engage in professional/creative activities.
• Participate in department, college, and university service and governance.

Skills

Multiplatform journalism

Digital storytelling

College/university teaching

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Mentoring students

Professional conference engagement

Technology-enabled teaching

Education

Doctoral degree in journalism

Equivalent terminal degree in journalism

Tools

Adobe Suite

Canvas LMS

Job description

Winston-Salem State University is seeking a full-time, nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor of Multiplatform Journalism in the Department of Communication and Media Studies. The position starts August 2027 and involves teaching undergraduate courses and advising students.

The candidate should have a doctoral degree in journalism (or related field) and show evidence of teaching excellence, online and face-to-face, with a strong record in multimedia storytelling and collaboration across