Visiting Journalism & Humanities Professor

AAJA26; Princeton, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Program in Journalism at Princeton University invites journalists to teach seminars in journalism and creative nonfiction as Visiting Ferris Professors of Journalism. Full-time and part-time appointments are available for one-semester terms: Fall 2027 or Spring 2028.

Visiting professors take a formal leave from daily reporting to devote themselves to teaching; they must be on campus four days a week for full-time terms, or two days weekly for the 12-week term, and participate in talks,

Qualifications

• A record of distinction in journalism or other kinds of nonfiction writing.
• The ability to communicate effectively to students, peers, and members of the community.
• A practicing journalist—a reporter, editor, producer, photographer, critic, biographer, or documentarian.
• At least five years of experience working at a news organization or writing regularly for major publications, including in the years immediately prior to submitting an application.
• Must not have a current tenure-track or administrative position at an academic institution.
• Must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach seminars in journalism and creative nonfiction as Visiting Ferris Professors of Journalism.
• Be on campus and participate in university life; full-time visitors attend four days a week and join events.
• Part-time visitors spend two full days on campus each week for the 12-week term, and attend relevant JRN events whenever possible.

Skills

Public speaking

Journalistic experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

The Program in Journalism at Princeton University invites journalists to teach seminars in journalism and creative nonfiction as Visiting Ferris Professors of Journalism. Full-time and part-time appointments are available for one-semester terms: Fall 2027 or Spring 2028.

Visiting professors take a formal leave from daily reporting to devote themselves to teaching; they must be on campus four days a week for full-time terms, or two days weekly for the 12-week term, and participate in talks,