Visiting Lecturer in the Humanities / Ferris Professor of Journalism – Princeton University

Visiting Lecturer in the Humanities / Ferris Professor of Journalism – Princeton University

• Institution: Princeton University

• Academic Unit / Department: Office of the Dean of the Faculty – Humanities – Council of the Humanities – Program in Journalism

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: Not specified

• Appointment Type: Visiting, Full-Time or Part-Time

• Academic Rank / Level: Visiting Ferris Professor of Journalism

• Salary / Remuneration: USD 75,000 per semester (Full-Time) / USD 37,500 per semester (Part-Time)

• Location: Princeton, New Jersey, USA

• Application Deadline: October 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

📋 Overview of Role

The Program in Journalism at Princeton University invites proposals from distinguished practicing journalists and nonfiction writers to teach seminars in journalism and creative nonfiction as Visiting Ferris Professors of Journalism. One-semester appointments are available for Fall 2027 or Spring 2028, with opportunities for both full-time and part-time visitors.

🎯 Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach a 12-week seminar meeting once a week for three hours, with enrollment limited to 15 students.

• Provide detailed feedback on student assignments through mandatory one-on-one writing conferences.

• Develop innovative and cross-disciplinary seminar proposals in areas such as investigative, data, visual, audio, environmental, political, or international journalism.

• Full-time visitors must be on campus four days per week and participate in faculty gatherings, talks, panels, advising, and University events.

• Part-time visitors must spend two full days on campus each week and participate in relevant faculty and Journalism Program activities when possible.

🎓 Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

• Experience & Specializations: At least five years of professional experience at a news organization or regularly writing for major publications, including recent experience; candidates must be practicing journalists or nonfiction writers with a record of distinction.

• Certifications / Licensure: Not applicable.

💼 Remuneration & Benefits (if mentioned)

• Full-Time: USD 75,000 per semester.

• Part-Time: USD 37,500 per semester.

• One-semester visiting appointments available for Fall 2027 or Spring 2028.

📄 Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Résumé or CV including recent publications

2. Cover letter describing interest in teaching

3. Seminar proposal outlining course focus, skills, 12-week topics, reading list, and two writing assignments

4. Contact information for two references

📬 Application Process

• 🔗 Application Link: Apply now

• 📧 Contact / Enquiries: Jeannine Matt Pitarresi, Journalism Program Manager — jp16@princeton.edu | 609-258-9083

• 📅 Deadline: October 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

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