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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants .   Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see  Notice to Out of State Applicants .   POSITION SPECIFICS The Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications seeks an outstanding faculty member for an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) position in the journalism department starting in August 2026. The successful candidate will have the ability to contribute to the broad intellectual life of the college and department. We seek candidates with scholarly expertise in data journalism and/or artificial intelligence within journalism contexts. Areas of research and teaching interests may include (but are not limited to): computational methods for investigative reporting; data analysis, statistical literacy and visualization for storytelling; working with large datasets, APIs and public records; AI tools in news production and distribution; algorithmic accountability and transparency reporting; automated journalism and content generation; AI ethics in newsrooms; misinformation detection, deepfakes and verification technologies; or related areas that advance the ethical and effective use of data and AI in journalism. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to training the next generation of journalists to work responsibly and innovatively with data and emerging technologies. Candidates should have a Ph.D. or terminal degree in a relevant field (by start date) and demonstrate appropriate experience with teaching undergraduate and graduate students. Our department's award-winning programs in sports journalism and news create an ideal environment for research and teaching at the intersection of data, AI and journalism practice. In addition to teaching and research responsibilities, there are opportunities to collaborate with faculty and programs in the department and across the Bellisario Media Center, including the Curley Center for Sports Journalism, the News Lab and Centre County Report. More information about the department can be found at https://www.bellisario.psu.edu/departments/journalism . Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV and the names and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin January 5, 2026, and continue until a qualified candidate is identified. Please direct any questions to committee chair Professor Maggie Messitt at  mpm7177@psu.edu . For information on the college and its programs, see  http://bellisario.psu.edu/ . The University Park Campus is set in State College, a university town located in the heart of central Pennsylvania. State College offers a vibrant community with outstanding recreational and cultural activities. The campus is also within a half-day drive to Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York City and Pittsburgh.   BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.       BENEFITS Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.   For more detailed information, please visit our   Benefits Page.   CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here .   EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. 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