## Instructor/Professor of Practice of Journalism & Assistant Professor of Journalism **Employer:** Belmont University – Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business **Location:** Nashville, Tennessee (2 mi from downtown) **Employment Type:** Faculty – Full‑Time **Department:** Media & Entertainment **Job Category:** Tenure‑Track (Faculty) / Non‑Tenure‑Track (Instructor) ### Position Summary Belmont University is seeking: * **Instructor/Professor of Practice in Journalism** (non‑tenure‑track) – start date August 1, 2026 * **Assistant Professor of Journalism** (tenure‑track) – start date August 1, 2026 Both roles will develop industry partnerships, design curricula for journalism, multimedia production, and storytelling, and may include serving as Director of the Journalism Program and faculty adviser for student media. ### Primary Duties & Responsibilities - Design and teach undergraduate courses (e.g., News Writing, Broadcasting, Multimedia Production, Sports/Entertainment Journalism, Investigative Reporting, Journalism Beat Reporting, Entrepreneurial Media, First‑Year Seminar, etc.). - Advise and mentor students on research, projects, course selection, and degree completion. - Participate in departmental, college, and university committees. - Engage in scholarly activity and professional development. - Contribute to Belmont’s mission and vision; participate in local church and community life. - Maintain regular office hours, manage online grading system, and handle textbook orders. - Potentially serve as Director of the Journalism Program and faculty adviser for student media. ### Workload - Complete a 24‑hour workload (or equivalent) per academic year. ### Required Qualifications | Category | Requirements | |----------|--------------| | **Education** | • **Assistant Professor:** Terminal degree (or ABD) in a related field.
• **Instructor/Professor of Practice:** Bachelor’s degree in a related area with industry experience (minimum). | | **Experience** | • Strong background in journalistic writing, AP Style, and multimedia reporting.
• Industry and teaching experience strongly preferred.
• Specialty in sports or entertainment journalism is a plus. | | **Knowledge & Skills** | • Mastery of subject matter and instructional strategies.
• Ability to conduct scholarly activity.
• Proficiency with computers, Internet resources, MS Office, and Belmont’s BannerWeb grading system.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Collaborative course‑design abilities and interdisciplinary teaching. | | **Other** | • Ability to interact professionally with students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Commitment to Belmont’s Christ‑centered, student‑focused community and its Aspirational Aim.
• Successful background check; participation in E‑Verify. | ### Application Materials - **Cover Letter** – electronic version. - **Curriculum Vitae / Resume** – electronic version. - **Response to Belmont’s Aspirational Aim** – a one‑page essay (300‑400 words) describing how your Christian faith informs your personal and professional life, teaching philosophy, and how it will help you contribute to Belmont’s mission. All materials must be uploaded via Belmont’s online application portal: . ### Application Process & Timeline - Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. - Candidates will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University. ### About Belmont University Belmont University enrolls ~9,000 students from every U.S. state and 33 countries. It offers more than 115 undergraduate majors, 41 master’s programs, and eight doctoral degrees. Recognized by U.S. News & World Report for innovation, Belmont emphasizes whole‑person formation, data‑informed social innovation, and the development of diverse leaders of character. --- *For further information about Belmont University, visit* .