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The Journalism program at Purchase College-SUNY is seeking an assistant professor (tenure-track) to teach a range of courses that cover reporting and writing, multi-platform content, social media, and the opportunity to design and teach course/s of one’s choosing. Teaching responsibilities include beginning and advanced courses in the major. Candidates will also advise majors in the Journalism program on their coursework as well as advise senior journalism majors on the development and execution of their senior project, which is a long-form reported work of journalism that may include video, photography and multi-media content. Candidates must have a strong profressional background in the journalism field, previous college teaching, and a passion for teaching and mentoring students.

Purchase College is an undergraduate institution located 25 miles north of New York City. Because it houses a unique combination of Liberal Arts and Sciences majors and Arts Conservatory programs, our faculty and staff are committed to inspiring an appreciation for both intellectual and artistic talent in all students, with an emphasis on strong writing of all kinds. Purchase is ranked among the Best 376 Colleges by Princeton Review.

Qualifications: Candidates must have strong professional experience in journalism, previous college teaching, and a passion for teaching and mentoring students. Preferred candidates will have a master's degree and a record of teaching and professional experience that spans print, online, and video platforms. Candidates must be adept at videography and non-linear editing, have strong AP style writing skills, be proficient at posting content to various websites, and be able to combine teaching and digital storytelling skills. Candidates with experience in visual storytelling, in documentary or other narrative non-fiction forms, will be preferred. 

To apply for this position, please complete an application at our Purchase College Job Vacancy website:https://jobs.purchase.edu.

Applicants must upload the following as part of their application:
1) Cover Letter
2) Curriculum Vitae
3) A List of Three References with Contact Information under "Other Document #1."
4) Three work samples, showing professional experience across platforms uploaded as one document to "Other Document #2." (Links to multi-media work acceptable.) 

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Purchase College is an AA/EEO employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: Disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three years; and the availability regarding the University's current campus security policies. Purchase College's Annual Security Report is available at http://www.purchase.edu/Departments/UniversityPolice/clery.aspx

Deadline for applications: Jan. 29, 2016