Instructor or Artistic Assistant Professor of Broadcast Journalism, Non-Tenure track, Fall 2025

$95,000 - $105,000/Yr

Chapman University - Orange, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Orange, CA

Educational Services

About the position

Chapman University is seeking a full-time non-tenure track Instructor or Artistic Assistant Professor of Broadcast Journalism for the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, effective August 2025. The role aims to enrich the faculty with a seasoned broadcast journalist who possesses both professional experience and academic knowledge, dedicated to nurturing the next generation of broadcast journalists.

Responsibilities

• Teach four courses in both the fall and spring semesters, including introductory classes for freshmen and a capstone class for juniors and seniors that produces a weekly newscast seen live on local cable.
• Serve as faculty advisor to undergraduate students within the Broadcast Journalism and Documentary major.
• Participate in university and Dodge College committees and other assigned projects.
• Maintain currency in the industry.

Requirements

• Terminal degree or an MS with significant industry experience.
• Significant experience working in national and/or local television newsrooms.
• Significant experience on digital and social media platforms.
• Produced significant work that has achieved national and industry recognition.
• Multimedia journalism experience with the ability to teach storytelling skills such as videography, editing, social media, and cross-platform writing.

Nice-to-haves

• Teaching experience.
• Solid understanding of investigative journalism.
• Solid understanding of production demands of field reporting and live newscast production.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $95,000-$105,000, commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to work in a nationally ranked institution with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.