Lecturer or Lecturer (Doctoral Schedule) - Broadcast Journalism

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York/CUNY. LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree and certificate programs, as well as dozens of workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 25,000 students. More than one-third of our degree-seeking students were born outside of the United States, coming to LaGuardia from 136 countries and speaking forty-three heritage languages. More than half are first-generation college students. Sixty-nine percent live in Queens; the rest live in Brooklyn and beyond. Approximately two-thirds of our degree students receive financial aid. Since forty-five percent of them identify as Hispanic, the US Department of Education has designated LaGuardia a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Please visit www.laguardia.edu to learn more.

The English Department at LaGuardia Community College is seeking highly motivated and innovative candidates to fill a full-time position in English with specializationin broadcast journalism at the Lecturer or Lecturer with Doctorate level.

The Lecturer / Doctoral Lecturer will teach courses in broadcast, print/online, and/or multimedia journalism and college composition; provide academic advisement of students; actively participate in departmental and college-wide initiatives, including curriculum development and professional development activities; and be engaged in scholarly activities, such as conference participation.

QUALIFICATIONS

For Doctoral Lecturer:

Ph.D. in journalism or related field required. Significant professional experience in broadcast journalism, as well as prior experience teaching in higher education, are required. Ability to teach both in person and online is required. Expertise in teaching college level courses in print/online, and/or multimedia journalism and college composition is also required.Experience with reporting in diverse communities is desirable. Demonstrated professional achievement, and willingness to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

For Lecturer:

Bachelor???s degree in journalism or related field required and master???s degree preferred. Significant professional experience in broadcast journalism, as well as prior experience teaching in higher education, are required. Ability to teach both in person and online is required. Expertise in teaching college level courses in print/online, and/or multimedia journalism and college composition is also required.Experience with reporting in diverse communities is desirable. Demonstrated professional achievement, and willingness to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

COMPENSATION

Lecturer: $52,072-$92,878

Lecturer (Doctoral Schedule): $56,821-$98,309

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.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates should provide a cover letter and CV/Resume along with three samples of broadcast journalism and published written work.

CLOSING DATE

January 11th, 2025 (Extended)

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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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LaGuardia Community College

About CUNY La Guardia Community College

LaGuardia Community College, located in Long Island City, Queens, educates more than 50,000 New Yorkers annually through degree, certificate, and continuing education programs. Our guiding principle, "Dare To Do More", reflects our belief in the transformative power of education—not just for individuals, but for our community and our country—creating pathways for achievement and safeguarding the middle class. LaGuardia is a national voice on behalf of community colleges, where half of all US college students study. Part of the City University of New York (CUNY), the College reflects the legacy of our namesake, Fiorello H. LaGuardia, the former NYC mayor beloved for his championing the underserved. Since our doors opened in 1971, our programs regularly become national models for pushing boundaries to give people of all backgrounds access to a high quality, affordable college education. We invite you to join us in imagining what our students, our community, and our country can become. Visit www.LaGuardia.edu to learn more.

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