Assistant Professor - Journalism

About the role

The Department of Journalism and the Writing Professions at Baruch College, City University of New York, seeks an experienced journalist specializing in business journalism and/or economic journalism to join the faculty starting in fall 2027.

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.
• Be available to attend evening events sponsored by the department or to teach evening courses on occasion.

Qualifications

• 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.
• A 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.

Pay

$86,741- $102,017; commensurate with qualifications and experience

Schedule

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.