"Part-Time Faculty: TV/Digital News Reporting l (Fall 2025)"

Job Description

The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University is seeking an individual to teach a section of the master's course BDJ 664.3 TV & Digital News Reporting I. Class meets on Mondays 8:25am-11:05am; Live Lab meets Fridays 2:00pm-6:00pm; Package Day meets Thursdays 2:00pm-6:00pm during the Fall 2025 semester (4 credits).

Course Description: This course teaches BDJ master's students how to produce broadcast news packages and also report those stories via social media and multimedia web stories. In addition, students take part in live TV reporting drills.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree required. Masters degree preferred.

Job Specific Qualifications: University level teaching experience is a plus. The successful candidate will have substantial experience in writing and reporting local TV news, both packaged and live. Since students gather information and report online and through social media, the candidate must have experience in storytelling across platforms.

Responsibilities

It is understood that teaching assignments may include the following: Developing a syllabus. Ordering in advance books and materials for students in the class to purchase on or before the first day of classes. Preparing for classes. Holding office hours each week to meet with students in the class and others. Grading in a timely manner student assignments and examinations for the course and turning in mid-semester progress reports and final grades.

Physical Requirements

Ability to instruct the class on the days and times it is designated to meet. Ability to hold office hours on campus. Ability to grade all assignments and examinations.

Tools/Equipment

Ability to operate standard classroom instructional technology, which may include computer, projector, document camera, etc.

Application Instructions

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae and cover letter.

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience. The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University's 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.