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Company Description:

For more information about the University, visit: http://www.csun.edu 

About the College: 

For more information about the Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication, see: https://www.csun.edu/mike-curb-arts-media-communication 

About the Department: 

For more information about the Department of Journalism, see: https://www.csun.edu/mike-curb-arts-media-communication/journalism 

Position: 

The Department of Journalism at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is seeking a tenure-track faculty member with Bilingual (English/Spanish) onscreen (audio/radio and television broadcasts) and Digital Content Production experience at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor 

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses for onscreen (audio/radio and television broadcasts) and digital content production in English and Spanish, including as a key faculty member in the Spanish-Language Journalism Interdisciplinary Minor (SLJ), helping develop curriculum for an option on Spanish-Language Journalism. 

In addition to teaching, the position requires weekly office hours, attending faculty meetings, and service to the department, college, and university. The successful candidate will be held to the standards and requirements of the college and department in which he/she/they is/are housed for recommending tenure and promotion.  

Required Qualifications:    

As a Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI), inclusiveness and diversity are integral to CSUN’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement. As of Fall 2021, CSUN enrolls 38,500 students, where 56% are Latinx, 20.8% are White, 9.3% are Asian-American, 4.8% are Black/African American, 0.1% are Native American, and 0.1% are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.  The successful candidate will help the Department of Journalism achieve equitable outcomes for all students through teaching, student mentorship, scholarship or creative activity, and service. 

• BA or MA/MS in Journalism or related field  

• College- or University-level teaching experience 

• Experience in onscreen local TV news reporting and digital editing (audio & video) 

• Advanced fluency in English/Spanish with advanced writing English/Spanish skills 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Ph.D. in Journalism, Mass Communication, or related fields 

• Online teaching experience 

• Experience creating a student-centered learning environment using culturally responsive pedagogy that leads to equitable outcomes for all students 

• Evidence of effective engagement OR potential to engage with a diverse student body 

• Experience in online multimedia production 

• Knowledge of line producing and field producing 

• Willingness to learn and teach smartphone editing and smartphone news gathering 

• Experience covering Latinx and or Spanish-speaking communities in the U.S. 

• Research or creative interest on Latinx and/or Spanish-Language media and communities 

Application Deadline:  

Screening of applications will begin on January 6, 2023. Priority will be given to applicants who meet the screening deadline; however, the position will remain open until filled. 

How to Apply: 

Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers.  

Applicants must submit to the website in the section above a cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications; curriculum vitae; diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) statement; sample links of bilingual journalism and multimedia work online; and the names of three referees who can address the candidate’s qualifications. 

At time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to work in the United States.