Assistant Professor of Journalism

The Department of Communications at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in journalism, with an appointment beginning in August 2027. This is your opportunity to bring your passion and expertise to a dynamic, future-oriented faculty where you will directly impact nearly 1,500 diverse students across our premier mass communications programs. Situated in the second-largest media market in the United States, CSUF offers an unparalleled ecosystem for collaboration and innovation—complete with state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, an elite internship center, award-winning student media, and our signature annual COMM Week. If you are eager to lead impactful scholarship, mentor driven storytellers, and thrive within a deeply supportive academic community, we welcome your application to join us in shaping the future of journalism.

• Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in mass communications, journalism, or a related field by time of appointment
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching.
• Demonstrated journalism experience.
• Ability to teach the Daily Titan news capstone course and either digital news reporting and writing or principles and ethics of journalism.
• Ability to balance teaching, conducting scholarship and/or creative activities, and working collaboratively with colleagues on department and university service activities.
• Ability to interact effectively orally and in writing with a wide and culturally diverse range of students and colleagues.

• Evidence of successful college-level teaching.
• Evidence of scholarly research or creative accomplishments in journalism or related fields.
• News industry and/or college news media advising experience.
• Experience with and ability to incorporate emerging communications technologies and tools, such as AI and data visualization, into teaching, news media advising, scholarship, and/or creative activities.
• Ability to contribute to accreditation self-study, curriculum development, and assessment of student learning.
• Evidence of a professional network, including participation in industry and/or academic associations in journalism and mass communications.

NOTE: Representatives from the Department of Communications will be at the 2026 AEJMC Conference in August. If you will be attending the conference, please indicate that in your cover letter.

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