Assistant Professor - Digital Journalism - Tenure Track

Howard University - Washington, DC

Full-time - Entry Level

Washington, DC

5,001-10,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The position is for an Assistant Professor in the Department of Media, Journalism and Film at Howard University, focusing on teaching digital journalism and storytelling across various platforms. The successful candidate will engage in academic research, mentor students, and contribute to the university community while promoting innovative practices in journalism education.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in digital storytelling and visual journalism.
• Conduct academic research and/or creative productions.
• Serve on university committees as assigned.
• Plan, direct, edit, and publish the work of student journalists in the school's media outlets.
• Advise an on-campus media organization.
• Supervise and critique student portfolios/websites.
• Write grant proposals and seek sponsorship for student productions.
• Participate in committee work and contribute to departmental initiatives.

Requirements

• Master's or terminal degree in a relevant field.
• Strong record of professional digital journalism achievement, including awards and recognition.
• Prior university-level teaching experience preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of editorial and operational aspects of digital journalism production.
• Experience with HTML, CSS, and other authoring tools.
• Familiarity with WordPress and other content management systems.
• Experience with Google Analytics and audience measuring tools.
• Proficiency in editing software such as Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, ProTools, and Avid Media Composer.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience teaching digital journalism and/or emerging media reporting.
• Track record of academic scholarship on emerging media platforms or social media journalism.
• Interest in immersive technologies such as virtual reality and augmented reality.
• Ability to identify new opportunities in social media and interactive news presentation.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive scholarly environment.
• Access to university resources for research and teaching.