Broadcast journalism faculty member

Location: St Bonaventure, New York
Job Category: Television,Academia
Job ID: 13292
Employment Type: Full time
Salary: per year
Posted: 11.24.2025

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Job Description:

The broadcast journalism faculty member is the lead faculty member for the broadcast journalism major and teaches primarily in the Jandoli School’s face-to-face undergraduate programs. This position also oversees the SBU-TV student newscast.

 

In addition, they will advise students; contribute to curriculum and program development; participate in school-wide assessment, access and belonging initiatives, and accreditation efforts; and provide service and outreach for the Jandoli School, the University and community. 

 

Qualifications:

• A master’s degree in communication, journalism, or a related field. Exceptional candidates with a bachelor’s degree may be considered.
• Significant professional broadcast journalism experience that will inform teaching. 
• A commitment to continual professional development. 
• Teaching experience preferred.
• A track record of creativity and innovation. 
• A vision for how their work will contribute to St. Bonaventure’s values of compassion, wisdom and integrity, including the respect, dignity, and individual worth of others.

Full-time employees at SBU enjoy unparalleled Benefits

Abundance of Time off
  
 Tuition Remission
 

• 100% undergraduate tuition remission for employee, spouse, and dependents
• 80% graduate tuition remission for employee (online and ground programs)
• 50% for spouse (ground programs only)

 Full Benefit package
 

• 403b Retirement Plan + 10% Employer contribution after 2 years
• Health Insurance with $250 Wellness card  
• Dental Insurance
• Employer Paid Life insurance
• Short-term Disability 
• Employer Paid Long-term Disability  
• Employee Assistance Program

Other Perks
 

• Free access to campus fitness center
• 2 free Division 1 Men’s Basketball Season tickets
• Golf course membership discount
• Other National and Local discounts available

 

 

Examples of Duties

 

The faculty member will teach courses in accordance with the schedule of classes and following the approved course descriptions and curricular guidelines established by the Faculty and approved by the Dean and the Provost. Non-teaching assignments will include instructional development; academic advising and assisting students; participating in Departmental and University-wide activities; serving on committees and task forces; and other appropriate responsibilities as described in the Faculty Status and Welfare Handbook.

 

SCHEDULE: This is an appointed faculty position as governed by the Faculty Status and Welfare Handbook.  Days, occasional evening or weekend hours as required.

 

 

In accordance the Faculty Status and Welfare Handbook:

Instructional:

• Teaching, including the preparation of course syllabi and classes, the preparation and grading of examinations, the supervision of laboratories and other practica, and the direction of theses, honor projects, and independent study work.
• The maximum instructional load for teaching faculty during the academic year is:  

• Twelve (12) credit hours in each of the Fall and Spring semesters for all persons holding the rank of Lecturer, Assistant Professor, or Associate Professor.
• Nine (9) credit hours in each of the fall and spring semesters for each person holding the rank of Professor.  

Academic Advising:

• Post and observe office hours for purposes of academic advising and student consultation.  Meet with students as needed by appointment.
• Advise and assist students during the ongoing registration process.
• Maintain general knowledge of degree requirements, programs and course transfer information.

Institutional Service:

• Participation in activities (usually through committee work) designed to advance the mission and quality of the University, School, and Departmental programs. Assignments to routine committee work will be made in consideration of other demands placed on the faculty member by the University.  
• Attendance at Department, School, and general Faculty and University meetings including commencements, convocations, and other official University exercises.

Professional Growth and Development:

• Maintain a program of personal and professional development appropriate for areas of responsibility.
• Maintain state-of-the-art knowledge and competence in the appropriate academic disciplines.

• Research, publication, and professional activity within one's field of specialization or otherwise directed towards the University's mission.

 

Additional Responsibilities:

• Additional duties as assigned by the Provost and/or the Dean.

Job Requirements: