Visiting Assistant Professor (JOUR)

Position Details

Position Information

Job Type Faculty Position Title Visiting Assistant Professor (JOUR) Position Number FV0014 Department Journalism in Sports, Culture and Social Justice Location Morehouse College - Atlanta GA Position Summary

The Division of Humanities, Social Sciences, Media and the Arts invites applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor (VAP) in the Journalism in Sports, Culture and Social Justice Department. The successful candidate will teach up to seven courses per year across each of the department's tracks that include: Sports; Arts and Culture; and Social Justice; as well as courses within the College's General Education curriculum. Subject areas include introductory reporting and writing; media literacy; arts and culture; and long-form, evidence-based narrative journalism. The candidate is also expected to maintain an appropriate level of scholarly or creative activity and service consistent with Visiting Assistant Professor status.

We seek a colleague who approaches teaching with creativity and intellectual rigor, sustains an active scholarly or professional practice, and is committed to the mission of Morehouse College: to develop men with disciplined minds who lead lives of leadership and service, with particular emphasis on the intellectual and character development of students and on the history and culture of Black people.

The Journalism in Sports, Culture and Social Justice Department offers a broad range of courses, and applicants should have experience teaching diverse student populations, including non-majors.

This appointment is for one academic year. The start date is August 1, 2026.

An official transcript will be required of the selected candidate.

Required Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include a graduate degree in Journalism, or related field; at least two years of effective teaching experience; evidence of a productive scholarship/ creative work; and service to the profession and community.

An official transcript verifying academic credentials is required before the start date.

Preferred Qualifications

The department is looking for someone who thinks creatively about their teaching, engages in scholarship, and can be committed to the mission of Morehouse College-to develop men with disciplined minds who lead lives of leadership and service by emphasizing the intellectual and character development of its students and by assuming a special responsibility for teaching the history and culture of Black people.

Preferred Education/Experience

A terminal degree in Journalism, or related field, a distinguished career in journalism with a minimum of 10 years in print journalism.

Experience teaching within an online learning management system preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching, with evidence of creative or scholarly work and service to the profession and community
• Hands-on journalism instruction experience with strong command of writing, editing, and research
• Familiarity with pedagogical strategies and assessment methods appropriate for undergraduate students
• Ability to convey complex ideas and techniques clearly and effectively
• Proficiency in computer literacy and instructional technology
• A minimum of five years of professional journalism experience at a major news publication, nonprofit newsroom, media company, or equivalent combination

Physical Demands Compensation Teaching Responsibility Appointment and Evaluation Search Applying

A complete application will consist of the following:

• Cover letter detailing how the candidate meets the qualifications for the position and why the candidate is a good fit for Morehouse College (no more than 2 pages)
• Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Unofficial academic transcripts
• A portfolio of work, a personal website or links to published stories
• The names and contact information for two references who can speak to the candidate's qualifications.

Candidates also have the option of sharing (no more than 2) of any or all of the following:

• Sample syllabi
• Teaching evaluations or summaries of evaluations

Supervisor Name Mikki Harris Min Salary Mid Salary Max Salary

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Essential Duties/Responsiblities

At minimum, applicants should be able to:

• Develop course content and other course materials in support of course and learning outcomes and adhere to departmental requirements.
• Prepare, administer, and grade assignments and examinations in a timely manner to inform students about their progress and to provide opportunities that will allow students to succeed.
• Schedule and maintain appropriate office hours proportionate to the instructional assignment and provide timely communication to students utilizing Morehouse network.
• Utilize instructional technology (Banner, Canvas, and Starfish) required by Morehouse College, including maintaining an online grade book and keeping accurate records of grades and attendance.

Percentage Of Time 100

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F213P Number of Vacancies 1 Job Open Date 05/08/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary

EEO Statement Summary

Morehouse College is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
• Public Job Posting
• Internal Job Posting
• Agency Referral
• Advertisement/Publication
• Personal Referral
• Website
• HigherEd Jobs
• other

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Unofficial Transcript
• Curriculum Vitae
• Additional Documentation

Optional Documents

• Resume