Assistant Professor (Journalism)

Description

The Hampton University Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications invites nominations and applications for a qualified full-time position of assistant professor in journalism with a start date of August 2026.

Founded in 1868, Hampton University is a leading historically black university (HBCU) located on the Virginia Peninsula in the City of Hampton. It is a privately endowed, co-educational, nonsectarian institution.

The Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications is the result of more than 50 years of mass media-related instruction at Hampton University. Founded in 2002, the Scripps Howard School offers program services to more than 250 students who major in journalism and strategic communication. It emphasizes excellence and innovation in teaching while adhering to the core standards and ethical principles of the industry. The journalism curriculum encompasses the professional values and essential competencies enumerated by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications.

Responsibilities

The assistant professor is a full-time faculty member in the Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications and will concentrate on teaching classes to meet requirements in the journalism major. The Scripps Howard School desires candidates who can merge theoretic instruction with hands-on opportunities for students that illuminate industry trends and/or show industry needs. Duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Teaching classes geared toward the journalism major.
• Teaching a 4/4 load including classes such as Reporting and Newswriting Across Platforms, Investigative Reporting, and Content Editing.
• Mentoring students in the journalism major.
• Providing writing support for students.
• Participating in school-wide and university-wide committees.
• Participating in the development and assessment of student learning.
• Advising students.

Minimum Qualification/Requirements

Master’s degree or higher in journalism, communications, or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning, preferably from an R1 institution. Three (3) years of professional experience in journalism, content editing, reporting, and newswriting.