Assistant Professor of Communication, Digital Journalism, Tenure Track, Starting September 1, 2024

Stockton University is ranked among the top public universities in the Northeast with more than 160 undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as continuing education opportunities.
The University, one hour from Philadelphia and two hours from New York City, offers unique living and learning environments throughout southern New Jersey, including the 1,600-acre Galloway campus in the Pinelands National Reserve and Stockton University Atlantic City, located in the University District, just steps from the beach and the iconic Atlantic City Boardwalk.
Additional locations include Hammonton, Manahawkin and Woodbine.
As a public university, Stockton provides an environment for excellence to a diverse student body, including those from underrepresented populations, through an interdisciplinary approach to liberal arts, sciences, and professional education.
Founded in 1969, Stockton held its first classes in 1971.
The University’s commitment to cultural diversity and its welcoming and vibrant community makes Stockton a great place to learn and work! Learn more about the many reasons to choose Stockton at www.
Stockton.
edu.
Faculty and Staff are committed to support Stockton University’s commitment to diversity and strong student-centered vision and mission.
This is an in-person on campus, non-remote position.
The University has implemented a pilot program allowing employees to work either a compressed 4-day work week with extended workdays or may work from home one day a week.
Participation is subject to Divisional Executive approval depending on operational need.
Assistant Professor of Communication, Digital Journalism, Tenure Track, Starting September 1, 2024 Galloway, New Jersey School of Arts & Humanities Faculty Full-time Opened on: Nov 16 2023 Campus Location: Main Campus (Galloway) Department: School of Arts and Humanities Salary Information: Salary commensurate with experience and is accompanied by an extremely competitive University benefits package Work Hours: Varies Brief Job Overview/Summary The Communication Studies program at Stockton University invites applications for a full-time (10-month) Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Journalism/Digital Journalism to begin September 1, 2024.
The successful candidate will contribute to our growing emphasis on community-engaged journalism.
We particularly encourage candidates whose research and/or professional work emphasizes the experiences and issues of traditionally underrepresented groups.
Descriptions of Essential Duties/Responsibilities: The position carries 24 TCH per academic year (usually three 4-credit classes per semester).
The successful candidate will teach Communication Studies courses within the Journalism track, as well as General Studies courses in their specialty.
These may include courses such as: Introduction to Mass Communication, Principles of Journalism, Digital Storytelling, Journalistic Writing, Restorative Journalism, Reporting & Interviewing, Multimedia Writing, Data Journalism, and Community Reporting.
This position will also serve as Faculty Advisor for Stockton’s student chapter of Society of Professional Journalists and will play an active role in expanding our co-curricular programming and pre-professional opportunities for students (professional networking, industry engagement, experiential learning opportunities, and professional development programming).
Tenure-track faculty are expected to maintain an active research/creative activity agenda, and participate in professional activities, scholarship, and/or creative activities as appropriate to the faculty member’s discipline.
Faculty are also expected to contribute service at the program, school, and University level, including academic/career advising for Communication Studies students, program curricular development and assessment, school and University committee service, and community/professional engagement.
Required Qualifications Ph.
D.
in Journalism, Mass Communication, or a closely related field.
Advanced ABD candidates will be hired at the Instructor level until the degree is completed Preferred Qualifications: Minimum of 3 years of professional journalism experience Experience teaching at the university level Professional and/or academic specialization in one or more of the following: grassroots journalism, restorative journalism, community-engaged reporting, alternative news organizations, multimedia storytelling, audio/visual newsgathering, feature writing, and investigative reporting Experience with non-traditional students and diverse groups Screening Information: Screening of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Applications received by January 16, 2023 will receive full consideration.
How to Apply: To apply please visit https://employment.
stockton.
edu Only electronic documents will be accepted.
(Microsoft Word of PDF) must be submitted in order for your application to move forward.
A letter of interest describing qualifications and accomplishments Current resume or curriculum vitae Unofficial Graduate transcripts Teaching philosophy statement (1 page) Documents showing evidence of teaching effectiveness Scholarship plans and research capabilities (1 page) Samples of scholarly or creative work (e.
g.
documents, video, etc.
) #SU Please note: Stockton University is an equal opportunity institution encouraging a diverse pool of applicants.
Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Stockton University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (including, but not limited to the prohibition of sexual misconduct and relationship violence, sexual assault and harassment) in all of its educational programs and activities.
Please visit https://www.
stockton.
edu/affirmative_action for information on Stockton's Equal Opportunity and Institutional Compliance processes.
The University provides reasonable accommodations as appropriate.
An applicant may request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process by contacting Bart Musitano, Manager for University Pensions and Benefits within the Office of Human Resources (Main Campus, J-115) at 609-652-4384, Monday-Friday between 8:00am - 5:00pm.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a favorable background check, which may include social intelligence from a consumer reporting agency.
In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.
L.
2011 c.
70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees (faculty exempt) are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment.
Applicants must meet the requirements listed.
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act (Clery Act), prospective employees may access Stockton’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR) at https://www.
stockton.
edu/police/crime-statistics.
html.
The ASFSR contains the previous three years of reported Clery Act crime statistics, fire safety information and information regarding campus and personal safety.
Paper copies of the report are available at the Stockton University Police Department, building 71, 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway Township, NJ, or call 609-652-4390, to request that a copy be sent via postal mail.