Assistant Professor - Journalism

Job Description

Assistant Professor - Journalism

Job ID: 32536

Job Description:      

"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.

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 be required to 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. 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.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Remaining active as a business and/or economic journalist and publishing regularly
• Being active and engaged in the life of the department and college
• Taking on a leadership role in organizing events on timely and important topics in journalism
• Mentoring students at all levels of development
• Being available to attend evening events sponsored by the department or to teach evening courses on occasion. 

 Compensation and Benefits:

$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.

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. 

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have 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. In addition, the successful candidate will have:

• 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 

How to Apply:

Go to the CUNY website cuny.jobs to see the complete position description and job requirements in CUNYFirst under Job Opening ID #32536. You can view and apply for this job in CUNYFirst via the following direct link to the posting https://cuny.jobs/new-york-ny/assistant-professor-journalism/430EF4BEA9E142769547FBF3D61AA508/job/
 

Application Procedure

Candidates must provide:

• A cover letter describing their interest in the position and a description of their teaching experience
• Five samples of their best work
• A current CV
• A philosophy of teaching that includes but is not limited to their commitment to and experience with teaching students in a campus environment with a substantial population of students who are among the first-generation of their family to attend a college or university.

Hard copy and email applications will not be considered.

Note to Applicants

In their cover letter, applicants should fully address how they meet each of the required qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

All CUNY employees must reside within a commutable distance to the Baruch College campus. Successful candidates will be expected to be on campus 70 percent of the work week.

*Three letters of recommendation will be required of shortlisted candidates only.

If shortlisted, candidates will have two weeks to submit three letters of recommendation 

Closing Date:

October 2, 2026 Review of resumes to begin immediately 

EEO Statement:

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

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