Part-Time Faculty: TV & Digital News Reporting I (Fall 2026)
Job Title Part-Time Faculty: TV & Digital News Reporting I (Fall 2026)
Location
Campus
Commitment to On-Campus Experience
Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in‑person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus. Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.
Pay Range
$1,483.20 - $1,596.50 per credit hour
Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months’ salary unless otherwise specified.
FLSA Status
Exempt
Hours
Fall 2026 Semester
Class meets: Mondays 8:25‑11:05, Thursday and Friday 2:00‑6:00. Live Lab is also scheduled on Thursdays between 8:25 am‑11:00 pm.
Office Hours required.
Job Type
Part‑time
Rank
PTI/Adjunct
Union Representation
This position is part of a bargaining unit and is represented by the union SEIU, Local 200United.
Job Description
The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University is seeking an individual to teach a section of BDJ 664 TV & Digital News Reporting I during the Fall 2026 semester (4 credits).
Class meets on Mondays 8:25 am‑11:05 am; Thursday and Fridays 2:00 pm‑6:00 pm; there is also live lab scheduled on Thursdays 8:30 am‑11:00 pm.
Course Description: This course teaches BDJ master’s students how to produce broadcast news packages and also report those stories via social media and multimedia web stories. In addition, students take part in live TV reporting drills.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with relevant industry experience will also be considered.
- University level teaching experience is a plus.
- The successful candidate will have substantial experience in writing and reporting local TV news, both packaged and live.
- Since students gather information and report online and through social media, the candidate must have experience in storytelling across platforms.
Responsibilities
It is understood that teaching assignments may include the following:
- Developing a syllabus.
- Ordering in advance books and materials for students in the class to purchase on or before the first day of classes.
- Preparing for classes.
- Holding office hours each week to meet with students in the class and others.
- Grading in a timely manner student assignments and examinations for the course; and turning in mid‑semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to instruct the class on the days and times it is designated to meet.
- Ability to hold office hours on campus.
- Ability to grade all assignments and examinations.
Tools/Equipment
- Ability to operate standard classroom instructional technology, which may include computer, projector, document camera, etc.
Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae and cover letter.
EEO Statement
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