Tenure-Track Professor of Multiplatform Journalism

Winston-Salem State University; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Winston-Salem State University in Winston-Salem, NC seeks a full-time, nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor of Multiplatform Journalism to begin August 2027. The role includes teaching undergraduate courses, advising and mentoring students, and engaging in scholarly activity.

The successful candidate will pursue publications, present at conferences, provide service within the department and university, and contribute to community-focused mass media initiatives and collaborations.

Qualifications

• doctoral degree in journalism (or related discipline) or an equivalent terminal degree from an accredited institution.
• Evidence of professional multiplatform journalism experience across digital media, TV, radio, print and multimedia storytelling.
• Proven teaching experience at the college/university level.
• Experience teaching undergraduate students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to engage students using a range of technologies in the learning process.
• Experience mentoring undergraduates and guiding educational pathways to graduation.
• Record of interdisciplinary teaching and research collaborations.
• Commitment to liberal education in a culturally pluralistic community and active professional development.

Responsibilities

• Teach face-to-face undergraduate courses in journalism and related topics.
• Advise students in major selection and academic planning; monitor progress.
• Develop detailed course syllabi and engaging class activities.
• Present at professional conferences and contribute to scholarship or creative activity.
• Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines on curriculum and projects.
• Support community engagement through mass media initiatives and outreach.

Skills

Multiplatform journalism

Teaching experience

Diversity in teaching

Tech-enabled teaching

Mentoring

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Liberal education

Communication skills

Mass media projects

Education

Doctoral degree in journalism or related field

Tools

Adobe Suite

Canvas LMS

Job description

Winston-Salem State University in Winston-Salem, NC seeks a full-time, nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor of Multiplatform Journalism to begin August 2027. The role includes teaching undergraduate courses, advising and mentoring students, and engaging in scholarly activity.

The successful candidate will pursue publications, present at conferences, provide service within the department and university, and contribute to community-focused mass media initiatives and collaborations.