Position Information
About Hofstra
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Hofstra University is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diverse academic community of students, faculty, staff, and administrators respectful of the contributions and dignity of each of its members. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community.
Position Title
Assistant/Associate Professor of Journalism
Position Number
896305
Position Category
School/Division
School of Communication
Department
Full-Time or Part-Time
Full-Time
Description
The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication at Hofstra University is pleased to invite applications for a tenure-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 beginning the Fall semester of 2026.
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. The candidate should be capable of teaching our courses that include core reporting and writing, media ethics, and digital tools. They should also be able to teach advanced reporting and storytelling techniques that incorporate audio, video, photography, data, social media, and/or other emerging media. 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 a master’s or doctoral degree and have prior teaching experience or be prepared to demonstrate teaching ability. Successful candidates should demonstrate a commitment to building a diverse and inclusive community.
Tenure-track appointees are expected to establish a successful record of academic scholarship in journalism or journalism education in addition to industry-related professional output. Tenure-track appointees are also expected to participate in service and committee work for the Department, the School, and the University.
Qualifications
Preferred Quals Summary
Special Instructions
Please upload the following with your application for consideration:
All applications received by February 1, 2026, will receive full consideration. Inquiries should be directed to:
Russell Chun, DPC Chair
Department of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations
Russell.S.Chun@hofstra.edu
Deadline
Open until filled
Tenure Track
Yes
Date Posted
12/03/2025
EEO Statement
Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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.
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