Part-Time Faculty: BDJ 312: Audio and Digital News Writing, Reporting and Producing (Fall 2026
City of Syracuse, Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, 13201, USA
Listed on 2026-08-01
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Creative Arts/Media
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Education / Teaching
Academic, University Professor
Location: City of Syracuse
Part-Time Faculty: BDJ 312:
Audio and Digital News Writing, Reporting and Producing (Fall 2026)
Job Title Part-Time Faculty: BDJ 312:
Audio and Digital News Writing, Reporting and Producing (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
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
FLSA Status Exempt
Hours
Fall 2026 Semester (August 24-December 15)
Class meets Tuesdays 12:30-2:30 and Thursdays 12:30-3:30pm
Office hours required.
Job Type
Job Type Part-time
Rank
Rank PTI/Adjunct
Unionized Position Code UA
Job Description
The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University is seeking an individual to teach BDJ 312 Audio and Digital News Writing, Reporting and Producing during the Fall 2026 semester (3 credits).
The open section meets Tuesdays 12:30-2:30 and Thursdays 12:30-3:30pm .
Course
Description:
This course is the students’ first class devoted to reporting and it uses audio as its principal technology. The class includes field experiences, and students produce a weekly radio newscast in our production laboratories. Additionally, students learn to write web stories and use social media to report. Professors are also expected in this class to give substantive and timely feedback so that students can apply that in the next assignment/ production.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree is required, and an advanced degree is preferred.
- Previous college/university teaching experience is a plus.
- The successful candidate must have significant experience as a working broadcast journalist.
- Applicants should specifically discuss their news writing and news reporting experience and capabilities.
- The successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate they are current on the rapid changes occurring in newsroom, use of new media in news, and that they are thoughtful about future directions.
It is understood that teaching assignments may include the following:
- Developing a syllabus.
- Ordering books and materials for students in the class to purchase on or before the first day of classes in advance.
- 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.
- 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.
- Ability to operate standard classroom instructional technology, which may include computer, projector, document camera, etc.
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs…
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