Assistant Professor - Journalism

At Baruch College we believe that student success is everyone’s responsibility. The Department of Journalism and the Writing Professions at Baruch College, City University of New York, invites applications from experienced journalists for a full-time, tenure-track position as an assistant professor with a specialization in business journalism and/or economic journalism, to begin in fall 2027.

About the role

The department teaches journalistic writing, reporting and multimedia courses across a range of subject-matter specializations, including business/economics/financial reporting, local and international reporting, politics, environment and cultural reporting. Our fiction writers also teach creative writing.

The successful candidate will teach a standard load of undergraduate courses (18 units per year) except when reassigned time is made available by contract or funding external to the department.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of business-journalism related subjects covering economics, public companies and/or finance, as well as media literacy, journalistic writing and reporting, for print or multimedia
• Remain active as a business and/or economic journalist and publish regularly
• Be active and engaged in the life of the department and college
• Take on a leadership role in organizing events on timely and important topics in journalism
• Mentor students at all levels of development
• Attend evening events sponsored by the department or teach evening courses on occasion

Requirements

• A minimum of five years experience as a professional business and/or economic journalist in a respected business publication, such as the Wall Street Journal, Forbes or The New York Times business section and/or a regional news outlet, such as the Texas Tribune or a regional public radio station
• A master's degree in journalism and/or an area of subject-matter expertise, such as business by August 25, 2027
• An established, and continuing, publication record in business and/or economic journalism, including both short-form and longer-form journalism
• Evidence of, or potential for, effective teaching at the undergraduate level
• The ability to use and teach discipline-relevant tools, such as FRED and EDGAR
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive academic environment

Preferred Qualifications

• A published book or book chapter in an established trade, independent, university or regional press
• Familiarity with narrative writing that incorporates research and reporting
• Knowledge of the emerging uses and implications of AI for business and journalism

Benefits

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

Pay

$86,741 - $102,017; commensurate with qualifications and experience. CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.