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California State University, Long Beach
Department of Journalism & Public Relations
Assistant Professor of Journalism (#2548)                        
 
The Department of Journalism & Public Relations at California State University, Long Beach seeks to hire an assistant professor of journalism with expertise in at least one of the following specialty areas: news writing and reporting, editorial design (print and digital), photojournalism, podcasting, television news, multimedia storytelling, social media, data journalism, Spanish-language journalism, or race/ethnic media studies.
 
Required Qualifications:     

• MFA or equivalent terminal degree in mass communication or relevant discipline
• Degree at time of application or official notification of completion of the doctoral degree by August 1, 2020  
• Professional experience in journalism
• Demonstrated potential to teach undergraduate students in at least one of the aforementioned specialty areas
• Record of successful scholarly or creative publication and/or defined research agenda
• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with diverse student populations
       

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in mass communication or relevant discipline
• Prior teaching at the college level
• Ability to teach a variety of department courses
• Competence in multiple modes of instruction (face to face, hybrid and/or online)
• Expertise in digital-media journalism

                                                           
The department is home to more than 30 full- and part-time faculty members and close to 600 majors and minors. We are accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications, and we offer four academic programs: Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations, Minor in Journalism and Minor in Public Relations. The CSULB campus is located in the heart of Southern California, 25 miles south of downtown Los Angeles, 15 miles west of Disneyland and minutes from the Pacific Ocean. With more than 35,000 students, CSULB is one of the largest and most desirable campuses in the 23-campus California State University system.
 
Rank and Salary: This is a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.


Applications: Review of application materials will begin September 16, 2019, and continue until the position is filled or the recruitment is canceled.  Applicants can find more information about the position and submit all required documentation electronically through: 
 
https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/13700
 
Required Documentation:                           

• An Equity and Diversity Statement about teaching or other experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population (maximum two pages, single-spaced). For guidelines, visit: http://www.csulb.edu/sites/default/files/groups/faculty-affairs/equity_and_diversity_statement_tt_2019.pdf
• Letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications
• CV (including email address)
• Names and contact information for three references
• Copy of transcript from institution awarding highest degree

 
Questions should be addressed to: Dr. Chris Karadjov, Search Committee Chair, Department of Journalism & Public Relations, CSULB, (562) 291-8013 and/or chris.karadjov@csulb.edu
 
CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, medical condition, age, Vietnam era veteran status, or any other veteran's status.   CSULB, an Equal Opportunity Employer