Assistant/Associate Professor: Polk School of Communications: Journalism


The Polk School of Communications Journalism Department is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor to join us. This position depending on candidate background will either be a Non Tenure Track Appointment or Tenure Track appointment.

We are seeking a person with professional Journalism experience in both print and digital journalism, someone skilled in current newsroom practices, and flexible enough to teach a range of courses. A successful candidate must have the desire to teach and make a firm commitment to contributing to the university program.

Responsibilities

Teaching Journalism classes.

Mentoring Students.

Working with Chair.

Participating in Department and Campus Committees.

Recruitment Efforts.

The program is based on the fundamentals of writing, reporting, and storytelling, using a hands-on approach, rooted in the ethics of journalism – critical thinking, fairness and accuracy. We build on our existing courses in print, video, audio, web and streaming technologies, conveyed on digital platforms.

Education Requirements: Masters or Significant Professional experience

Skills – writing, reporting, able to teach with a hands-on approach, basic video, audio, web and streaming skills.

LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital or veteran status, or Vietnam-era veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.

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