Visiting Assistant Professor in Writing: Journalism

Job Description

The Gallatin School of Individualized Study at New York University (NYU) invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professorship in journalism to commence on September 1, 2025 and conclude on August 31, 2027.

The candidate’s writing practice and publication history should center long-form investigative reporting. A secondary focus in narrative journalism and political, social, and cultural analysis is welcome. The candidate must have demonstrated ability to teach beyond technique, guiding students through the skills and practice of journalistic writing as well as in critical study of the contexts that shape the practice and field of journalism today.

The Visiting Assistant Professor in Writing will develop and teach four distinct courses across the Gallatin Writing Program’s curricular areas: a First-Year Writing Seminar in fall, a First-Year Research Seminar in spring, and one Advanced Writing Course each semester. The first-year courses introduce academic writing as a way of exploring and understanding ideas and emphasize writing as a process. Both the Writing and Research Seminar focus on a subject of the instructor’s choice. Advanced Writing Courses are elective courses that center student writing. Across the curriculum, coursework balances thematic content with the writing and research practices relevant to the course’s disciplinary frameworks. Workshops that lead students through the writing and revision process complement seminar-style discussion of course readings.

The candidate’s teaching philosophy should encourage students to understand journalism as a method of inquiry and as a tool that helps students think about their other areas of study. Candidates must have the ability to accommodate students of varying skill levels within one class.

The position is a two-year, non-renewable position, during which time the Visiting Assistant Professor will participate fully in the life of the school, through faculty meetings and special programming. A strong track record of innovative teaching across disciplines is required. Candidates are advised that all teaching at Gallatin is done on campus in New York City.

Founded in 1972, Gallatin is a liberal arts college of 1,600 undergraduate students and 160 graduate students located within the major research University of NYU. Its innovative B.A. and M.A. programs in individualized study encourage students to develop an integrated, interdisciplinary program of study that combines courses taken in the various schools of NYU with independent studies, internships, and Gallatin’s own interdisciplinary seminars, writing courses, and arts workshops. The School emphasizes excellent teaching, top level faculty research, intensive student advising and mentoring, and a unique combination of program flexibility and academic rigor. For more information about the Gallatin School, visit our website at
https://gallatin.nyu.edu.

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $75,000 to $95,000. This pay range represents base pay only (for 9 months OR for 12 months) and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

All application materials must be submitted electronically. To apply, please visit:
http://apply.interfolio.com/157298

Review of applications will begin on November 16, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.
For questions, please contact Gallatin’s Office of Human Resources at gallatin.hr@nyu.edu, or the chair of the search committee, Eugene Vydrin at ev247@nyu.edu.

NYU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Job Requirements

Qualifications: Professional writing experience as a contributor or staff writer to national or international news outlets or magazines and/or book-length projects; teaching experience at the college or university level; and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Advanced degree desirable but not required.

Application Instructions: Applicants should include a CV; a cover letter that outlines relevant writing, teaching, and service experience; a writing sample of recently published work; two dream course descriptions (one for an Advanced Writing Course and one for the First-Year Program); and a list of two referees. Applicants should upload material to the Interfolio link by November 16, 2024 to receive full consideration.

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