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

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

Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.

Job Specific Qualifications

* 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.

Responsibilities

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.

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.