COMM 260W News Writing Coordinator (Assistant Teaching Professor)

Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA Full-time Education

Posted on April 15, 2024

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COMM 260W News Writing Coordinator (Assistant Teaching Professor)

The Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications at Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a non-tenure track faculty position in journalism at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor.

Role: We are seeking a journalist with a passion for the fundamentals of the craft - writing, reporting, editing, to play a key role in our forward-thinking department, teaching and coordinating the content and classroom effectiveness of our primary news writing course, which is taught to about 400 students a year, both journalism and public relations majors.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for making students better in the basic skills of our profession, along with a background of extensive experience editing and leading journalists in a dynamic environment. Must be able to help students navigate change in the journalism industry and welcome the opportunity to create content effectively across platforms.

Education: A Master's degree in Journalism or a related field is required. Reports to Journalism department head. Teaches three courses per semester.

The appointee will be a faculty member in the Department of Journalism, starting in Fall 2024.

The Department of Journalism is part of the Bellisario College, one of the largest accredited communication programs in the nation. The college has an active student media ecosystem and is home to the NewsLab at Penn State and the John Curley Center for Sports Journalism. Students and faculty routinely work together on impactful journalism projects that are published professionally and compete for industry awards. The university and college have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff, and we encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups.

Application: Applicants must complete an online application and upload a cover letter and a current CV. Review of applications begins March 11.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, in addition to tuition discounts. Please visit https://hr.psu.edu/2022-benefits for more detailed information.

The University Park Campus is set in State College, a university town located in the heart of central Pennsylvania. State College offers a vibrant community with outstanding recreational and cultural activities, a low crime rate and excellent public schools. The campus is within a half-day drive of Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York City and Pittsburgh. For more information, visit www.bellisario.psu.edu.

Apply online at https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-University-Park/COMM-260W-News-Writing-Coordinator--Assistant-Teaching-Professor-_REQ_0000052566-1

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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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