Part-Time Faculty: JNL Business​/Ethics of Journalism in Changing ; Fall

Part-Time Faculty: JNL 345:
Business/Ethics of Journalism in a Changing World (Fall 2026)

Job Title:

Part-Time Faculty: JNL 345:
Business/Ethics of Journalism in a Changing World (Fall 2026)

Location:

Campus (Syracuse University)

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. Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

$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.

Exempt

Fall 2026 Semester:
Class meets in person Tuesday/Thursday 5:00pm-6:20pm. Office hours required.

Part-time

PTI/Adjunct

The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University is seeking an individual to teach JNL 345 Business and Ethics of Journalism in a Changing World on Tuesdays/Thursdays 5:00pm-6:20pm in the Fall 2026 semester (3 credits).

Course Description
:
Key ethical issues confronting journalists on all platforms: broadcast, digital, magazine, newspaper, and social. Evaluation of journalism standards and practices, especially when interests of audiences and revenue conflict. Case studies and media criticism. This course takes a critical look at media performance, ethic and practice, focusing on how well the media serves society.

• Preference will be given to those with previous experience teaching a college-level course.
• Significant experience as a working journalist.
• Previous college/university teaching experience a plus.
• The instructor for this class must have experience in leading discussions on decision‑making and must have a good grasp of the political, economic, technological, and social forces that influence media decision‑making.

• 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.

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae and cover letter.

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