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The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University is seeking an individual to teach JNL 345 Business and Ethics of Journalism in a Changing World on Tuesdays/Thursdays 5:00pm-6:20pm in the Fall 2026 semester (3 credits).
Course Description: Key ethical issues confronting journalists on all platforms: broadcast, digital, magazine, newspaper, and social. Evaluation of journalism standards and practices, especially when interests of audiences and revenue conflict. Case studies and media criticism. This course takes a critical look at media performance, ethic and practice, focusing on how well the media serves society.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
Job Specific Qualifications
- Preference will be given to those with previous experience teaching a college-level course.
- Significant experience as a working journalist.
- Previous college/university teaching experience a plus.
- The instructor for this class must have experience in leading discussions on decision-making and must have a good grasp of the political, economic, technological, and social forces that influence media decision-making.
Responsibilities
It is understood that teaching assignments may include the following:
- Developing a syllabus.
- Ordering books and materials for students in the class to purchase on or before the first day of classes in advance.
- 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 according to University regulations.
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.