The Los Angeles Chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association

San Francisco State University seeks tenure-track assistant journalism professor

Job Listing Information:

Approved tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Journalism, with successful candidate to begin in Fall 2009. 

Must have at least 5 years experience with online journalism and multi-media news delivery and some experience teaching journalism. Master’s or doctoral degree preferred, but applicants with distinguished professional experience and a bachelor’s degree will be considered.

Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate-level courses in such areas as multimedia/online journalism, digital skills (Excel, interactive maps, searchable databases), publication/graphic design, and media entrepreneurship.

The candidate should be forward-thinking about journalism in the 21st century and will be expected to assist the department in shaping its evolving multimedia curriculum as it prepares students for professional careers in an industry that’s undergoing profound transformation.

-Salary competitive, commensurate with qualifications.

 For information about Journalism at SFSU, see http://www.journalism.sfsu.edu.

Review of applications begins 11/10/08 and will continue until a suitable candidate is selected.

-Send letter of application, resume, 3 professional references, and a representative publication to Assoc. Prof. Venise Wagner, Chair, Department of Journalism, San Francisco State University, 1600 Holloway Ave., San Francisco CA 94132.

SFSU is an AA/EO Employer.