Content Development, Copy Editing, Editing, Fact Checking, Journalism, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Training/Teaching Materials, Writing Skills
The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications in Syracuse University is seeking an instructor(s) to teach two sections of MND 408/608 Magazine and News Editing during the Fall 2026 semester (3 credits).
Available sections meet:
Monday/Wednesday 12:45-2:05
Monday/Wednesday 2:15-3:35
Course Description: This class covers editorial skills demanded in media organizations: editing and rewriting copy, identifying audiences, creating content across platforms, generating ideas, working with writers, story organization, writing display copy, fact checking.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required, master's preferred.
Job Specific Qualifications
- A strong journalism background with specific experience as an editor is required.
- Familiarity with multiple media platforms and experience teaching is preferred.
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.