Position DetailsPosition Information
Position Title Assistant/Associate Professor of Journalism (Teaching Track)
Position Number 896305
Position CategorySchool/Division School of Communication
DepartmentFull-Time or Part-Time Full-Time
Description The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication at Hofstra University is pleased to invite applications for a teaching-track faculty position for an Assistant/Associate Professor in the Department of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations (JMSPR) to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Journalism and media Studies beginning in the fall semester of 2027.
We seek candidates who are forward-looking thought leaders and practitioners who are knowledgeable of the contemporary digital, technological, ethical, and economic landscape in which journalism lives. The successful candidate should understand best practices for reporting, producing, and distributing a wide range of stories in a variety of platforms and evaluating their impact on the community.
Candidates with strong knowledge of, or background in, sports journalism will be considered, given Hofstra's unique interdisciplinary Sports Media degree program. The successful candidate should be capable of teaching our courses that include core reporting and writing, media ethics, digital tools, social media, and ideally a range of media studies courses such as media history, sports media, and other courses in the candidate's areas of strength.
We particularly welcome a candidate interested in expanding or deepening our program in innovative ways to reflect the current needs of the news media industry and of the students.
The successful candidate will have earned an advanced degree and have prior teaching experience. Successful candidates should demonstrate a commitment to building an inclusive community.
Teaching-track faculty are full-time, non-tenured faculty, primarily devoted to instruction. As such, these faculty shall teach a 24-credit hour load per academic year. Teaching track faculty are appointed initially for a two (2)-year term, then a three (3)-year term and then are eligible for five (5)-year term contracts on a "rolling" basis.
Teaching-track appointees are also expected to participate in service and committee work for the Department, the School, and the University.
Qualifications - Advanced degree in journalism, communication, or a related area of study
- Professional experience in journalism
- Demonstrated teaching ability
- Excellent digital communication and writing skills
Preferred Quals Summary - Knowledge and skill in Sports Media and significant background in mass communication theories and concepts
Special Instructions Please upload the following with your application for consideration:
- Cover letter with salary requirement
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Three external letters of reference
Inquiries should be directed to Professor Russell Chun, Chair, Departmental Personnel Committee, at russell.s.chun@hofstra.edu.
Deadline Open until filled
Tenure Track No
Date Posted 11/03/2026
Salary/Salary Range $100,000-$110,000
Additional Information
Hofstra University provides the above salary* as a good faith estimate of the starting pay range which considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and education. In addition to the salary offered, we offer a collegial and inclusive culture, and a benefits program which includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents, and a retirement plan with University contributions.
*Salary ranges indicated for positions covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement are in accordance with the CBA.
