Assistant Professor - Digital Journalism

$59,899 - $75,000/Yr

State of New York - Nassau, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Nassau, NY

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Assistant Professor of Digital Journalism at SUNY Old Westbury is a full-time, permanent position aimed at candidates with expertise in various areas of digital journalism. The role involves teaching foundational and advanced courses, mentoring students, and contributing to the department's commitment to social justice through journalism. The ideal candidate will have professional experience in contemporary media environments and a strong foundation in journalistic ethics.

Responsibilities

• Teach foundation courses such as Multimedia Journalism, Writing for Media, and Investigative Reporting.
• Teach advanced courses related to areas of expertise in digital journalism.
• Provide consistent and high-quality teaching.
• Engage in ongoing successful journalistic and creative output.
• Advise students and support their academic and professional development.
• Mentor students in creating multiplatform portfolios and securing internships in journalism/media.
• Support student media outlets and contribute to the department's service commitments.

Requirements

• A Master's in Journalism, MFA, or terminal degree in media or a related field.
• Expertise in multiplatform nonfiction media production, investigative reporting, visual journalism, data/sensor journalism, immersive storytelling, broadcast, community and/or social justice journalism, public relations, or strategic communications.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience teaching at the college level.
• Experience teaching or mentoring an ethnically diverse, working student population.
• A record of professional media production or journalistic work in a contemporary and/or digital nonfiction media environment.
• Journalistic experience addressing issues of gender, race/ethnicity, immigration, disability, LGBTQIA+, class, or other historically underrepresented communities.
• Experience in student or community media.

Benefits

• Salary range from $59,899 to $75,000 annually.
• Full-time employment with a variable workweek of 37.5 hours per week.