Visiting Professor of Practice in Community Journalism

Investigative Reporters and Editors Inc; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University’s Media School invites applications for a Visiting Professor of Practice in Community Journalism to launch the Indiana Newsroom, an experiential local news initiative working with student journalists and professional partners in Monroe County and surrounding regions.

The role includes developing a community journalism course and updating the internship program, with a bachelor’s degree required and an advanced degree preferred, though substantial professional experience will

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Advanced degree preferred, though significant professional experience will be considered in lieu of an advanced academic degree.

Responsibilities

• Launch the Indiana Newsroom practicum to publish news that serves partners and communities and provides a high-quality educational experience for students.
• Develop a community journalism course introducing students to issues facing southern Indiana communities and the governmental, advocacy, and cultural structures that inform local news coverage.
• Collaborate with Media School staff to produce an updated internship matching program for news organizations hiring students.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Visiting Professor of Practice in Community Journalism

The Media School at Indiana University invites applications for a Visiting Professor of Practice in Community Journalism to serve a two-year term. This faculty member will launch the Indiana Newsroom, an experiential local news initiative that will work with student journalists and professional news partners in Monroe County and the surrounding region to publish news that serves both the partners and the communities, while offering a high-quality educational experience for students.

The ideal candidate will offer:

• Significant (minimum 5 years) experience in local journalism
• Dedication to serving rural communities’ news needs
• Familiarity with launching new journalistic endeavors
• Aptitude to work with news partners using a variety of media formats
• Ability to develop collegial and productive relationships with professional local news partners
• At least some experience in the classroom or a demonstrated willingness to learn best practices of collegiate education

In addition to launching the Indiana Newsroom practicum, the professor of practice will also develop a community journalism course that introduces students to issues facing southern Indiana communities as well as the governmental, advocacy, and cultural structures and resources that inform local news coverage. Lastly, the professor of practice will work with Media School staff to produce an updated internship matching program for news organizations interested in hiring our students. A bachelor’s degree is required and an advanced degree preferred, though significant professional experience will be considered in lieu of an advanced academic degree.

This visiting faculty position is made possible by a two-year grant from the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County, with a goal of extending the project with sustained external funding. This is a ten-month position with potential for paid summer teaching opportunities.

Applications will be reviewed immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. Applications received by March 6, 2026 will receive full consideration.

Bloomington, home of Indiana University, is a vibrant midsize city located within drivingdistance of Indianapolis, Chicago, Cincinnati, Columbus, and Louisville. Our community is small yet welcoming, with people from all over the world. Bloomington features an active artscommunity, with several independent music and performance venues and one of the best university cinemas in the country. We boast an array of eclectic restaurants and local shops. Southern Indiana is also home to beautiful scenery, and residents enjoy year-roundoutdoor activities.

Questions regarding this position or the application process should be directed to the chair of the search committee, Suzannah Evans Comfort, Ph.D. at [e-mail] . See more about the Media School at mediaschool.indiana.edu.