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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

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 Professor of Practice.

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. This individual will also design programs to encourage high-quality reporting and writing for all students in the major.

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 and Experience: The successful candidate must have national-level experience as an editor, along with reporting experience. Must also have a demonstrated track record of innovation and quality work. A master’s degree in Journalism or a related field is strongly preferred, along with teaching and mentoring experience.

Reports to Journalism department head. Teaches two courses per semester in addition to duties related to coordinating our basic newswriting course and facilitating great reporting and writing for all journalism students.

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

This position is funded for 3 years from the start date, with excellent chances of renewal.

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 will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all 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 (75% discount for spouse and children), and paid holidays. Please visit https://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/benefits for more detailed information.

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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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