Part - Time Instructor, Journalism - FY 2026

Job Description

Core Responsibilities:

• Teach Journalism course content.
• Evaluate students' written work and student news stories.
• Administer department exams.
• Post information to Learning Management Software (CANVAS).
• Complete assessment assignments.
• Teach news writing, research skills, interviewing skills, and news gathering techniques.
• Submit semester documents including, but not limited to, syllabus, exams, gradebooks, attendance, and participation rosters.
• Willingness to teach courses in-person at multiple campus locations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Journalism, Communication, Communication Studies, Mass Communication, or a related field.
• Experience teaching journalism.
• 15 credits of graduate coursework in Journalism, Media Studies, Communication, Mass Communication, OR equivalent terminal degree with experience in Journalism.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 30 credits of coursework in Journalism, Communication, Mass Communication, or a related field.
• Two years' experience teaching college journalism courses.

Salary Information:

$925 per course IU

Exempt
Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
48.8%

Required Attachment(s)

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application:

• Resume/CV - List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.
• Cover letter
• Unofficial College Transcripts (optional) - If you have not graduated, please attach your transcripts to receive education credit for classes you have taken. Credit is given for classes relevant to the job posting.