Assistant Professor in Journalism

Loyola Marymount University • Lewisboro, NY

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About The Position

Loyola Marymount University seeks an Assistant Professor in Journalism to teach in communications, journalism, and media. The position includes developing curricula and course materials; initiating, facilitating, and moderating classroom discussions; evaluating and grading student work and examinations; maintaining required records and regularly scheduled office hours; and advising students. The professor is expected to produce peer-evaluated scholarly work contributing to the discipline, including journal articles and presentations at scholarly events and professional venues, and to participate in faculty decision-making through department committees.

Applicants must submit a letter of application, a current curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts combined into one PDF, one example of representative scholarship, and evidence of teaching excellence. The teaching evidence should be a two-page summary describing evaluative criteria, evaluator type, and results. The expected salary is $96,500 per year. The position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Loyola Marymount University is a Carnegie-classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education. The university seeks applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, educating the whole person, and building a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to an environment free from discrimination and harassment and to providing equal access to employment opportunities and a comprehensive recruitment and selection process. Reasonable accommodations are available during recruitment upon request.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Communications, Journalism, or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Teach in communications, journalism, and media.
• Develop curricula and prepare course materials.
• Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
• Evaluate and grade students' classwork, assignments, and examinations.
• Maintain required records and regularly scheduled office hours, and advise students.
• Produce peer-evaluated scholarly work contributing to the discipline, including journal articles and presentations at scholarly events and professional venues.
• Participate in faculty decision-making through department committees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree