Assistant Professor of Journalism
Salary
$62,000.00 - $67,000.00 Annually
Location
Springfield, MA
Job Type
Academic Faculty - 9 months
Job Number
00466
Department
Literature Writing and Journalism
Opening Date
11/11/2026
Description
Springfield College invites applications for a nine-month, full-time, program-track Assistant Professor of Journalism with expertise in journalism writing, reporting, and editing across print and digital platforms. The successful candidate will teach the writing-intensive courses in the Sports & Multimedia Journalism major, with an emphasis on sports news writing, feature writing, sports reporting, multimedia storytelling, and interviewing. Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to developing students' reporting, research, writing, and editing skills while preparing them for careers in contemporary sports journalism.
Review of applications will begin after the priority deadline January 1st and continue until filled.
Founded in 1885, Springfield College is a private, coeducational institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs that reflect its distinctive Humanics Philosophy - the education of the whole person in spirit, mind, and body for leadership in service to humanity. Springfield College offers over 40 undergraduate and 14 graduate areas of study. It is world renowned as the birthplace of basketball. Springfield College is consistently ranked in the top tier in its category - Master's-North Region - in the "America's Best Colleges" issue of U.S. News & World Report. For more information, please visit the College's homepage at www.springfieldcollege.edu.
Actual salaries will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to degrees attained, experience, and other considerations permitted by law. Comprehensive compensation details, including any additional benefits, will be communicated upon finalization of the employment offer.
Responsibilities
The instructional responsibilities are the equivalent of 12-credits per semester, and will include didactic journalism courses, as well as overseeing and advising the campus newspaper and Pride Sports Journal. Additional expectations include ongoing scholarly or professional activity, the development and enhancement of journalism curriculum, and advising and service to our vibrant undergraduate major in Sports & Multimedia Journalism
Qualifications
The minimum requirements include a Master's Degree in Journalism or a closely related field and significant professional experience in sports journalism.
Applicants should include a cover letter, CV, a representative sample of journalistic work; as well as evidence of teaching effectiveness: include a summary of teaching evaluations, a teaching observation letter from a faculty supervisor, or a teaching portfolio (Upload as Additional Documents); and the contact information for three professional references. The start date for the position is August 2027.
Review of applications will begin after the priority deadline January 1st and continue until filled.
At Springfield College we offer competitive and generous benefit options for employees and their families.
Part-time employees earn pro-rated holiday, vacation and sick leave.
To learn more about our Benefit Package, visit our Human Resources page.
Employer Springfield College
Address 263 Alden Street
Springfield, Massachusetts, 01109
Phone 413-748-5678
Website http://www.springfield.edu
| Location | Springfield, MA |
| Salary | $62,000–$67,000 Per Year |
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