Assistant Professor - Journalism

The Department of Journalism and the Writing Professions at Baruch College, City University of New York, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor position specializing in business journalism and/or economic journalism, beginning fall 2027. The department teaches journalistic writing, reporting, and multimedia courses across specializations including business, economics, financial reporting, local and international reporting, politics, environment, and cultural reporting.

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
• Teach a standard undergraduate load of 18 units per year (reassigned time may be available by contract or external funding)
• Remain active as a business and/or economic journalist and publish regularly
• Engage in the life of the department and college
• Take a leadership role in organizing journalism-related events on timely and important topics
• Mentor students at all levels of development
• Attend evening events or teach evening courses as needed

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of professional experience as a business and/or economic journalist at a respected publication (e.g., Wall Street Journal, Forbes, The New York Times business section) or regional outlet (e.g., Texas Tribune, regional public radio station)
• Master’s degree in journalism and/or an area of subject-matter expertise (e.g., business) by August 25, 2027
• Established and continuing publication record in business and/or economic journalism, including both short-form and longer-form work
• Evidence of, or potential for, effective undergraduate teaching
• Ability to use and teach discipline-relevant tools such as FRED and EDGAR
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive academic environment

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs
• Mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of ongoing faculty professional development

Pay

$86,741–$102,017, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Eligible employees will receive a 3.5% salary adjustment effective September 1, 2026, per the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.

All CUNY employees must reside within a commutable distance to the Baruch College campus and be on campus 70% of the work week. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit three letters of recommendation within two weeks of notification.