Visiting Journalism & Humanities Fellow — On Campus

AAJA24; Princeton, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Princeton University invites journalists to teach seminars in journalism and creative nonfiction as Visiting Ferris Professors of Journalism. Full-time and part-time terms are available for Fall 2027 or Spring 2028. Seminars meet weekly; students prepare assignments with critiques in one-on-one conferences.

Application deadline: October 30, 2026; selection by January 2027. Visiting professors travel from diverse media backgrounds and join campus life, giving talks, panels, and advising students.

Qualifications

• Record of distinction in journalism or nonfiction writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively to students, peers, and community members.
• A practicing journalist (reporter, editor, producer, photographer, critic, biographer, or documentarian).
• At least five years of experience at a news organization or writing regularly for major publications, including recently.
• Must not hold a current tenure-track or administrative position at an academic institution.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Give talks and participate in panels as Visiting Ferris Professor of Journalism.
• Advise students and engage in university life and events.
• Attend faculty gatherings and relevant JRN events whenever possible.
• Arrange class visits to newspapers or magazines for students.

Skills

Journalism excellence

Communication skills

Practicing journalist

News experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Princeton University invites journalists to teach seminars in journalism and creative nonfiction as Visiting Ferris Professors of Journalism. Full-time and part-time terms are available for Fall 2027 or Spring 2028. Seminars meet weekly; students prepare assignments with critiques in one-on-one conferences.

Application deadline: October 30, 2026; selection by January 2027. Visiting professors travel from diverse media backgrounds and join campus life, giving talks, panels, and advising students.