Term Faculty (Non-Tenure Track) - Journalism (26-27)

The College of Communication seeks candidates for a non-tenure track, full-time faculty position teaching two face-to-face journalism courses per quarter in downtown Chicago, with additional responsibilities advising the Good Day DePaul broadcast news program.

The successful candidate will:

• Teach journalism courses related to broadcast and multimedia journalism.
• Advise the award-winning Good Day DePaul weekly broadcast news program, manage personnel, oversee its budget, and make strategic decisions about its business operations.
• Have teaching experience, interest, expertise, and initiative in developing courses in TV, multimedia, videography and/or digital video production course across the College of Communication resulting in skills and career paths for students in industries such as commercial and non-profit video production.
• Have skills and experience using multimedia equipment and editing software and interest in oversight and advice on upgrades to support students, student organizations, and curricular advancement.
• Understand and have a history of engagement with Chicago's media community with insights into how to partner with local media.
• Contribute service to the Journalism Program needs on initiatives for students and faculty and collaboration as necessary.
• Seek opportunities for professional development to keep journalism and video production industry knowledge and skills current.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree plus significant professional journalism experience (10+ years) preferred. Bachelor's degree plus significant professional journalism experience (10+ years) and instructor-of-record university teaching experience will be considered.
• The candidate must have demonstrated experience and an excellent track record in teaching and mentoring students or early career journalists on project work based on constructive feedback. Post-secondary classroom teaching experience highly desired.

Application Instructions:

Please include a short statement (1-2 pages) explaining why you are qualified for this position and interested, a list of three references (contacted for finalists), an updated CV/resume, and links to any relevant professional work.

Salary Information: The salary range for this 10-month position is $71,000 - $73,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.