JRN 320-002 - Advanced Digital Newswriting Lab-Winter 2027

University of Regina Careers; Regina; On-site; CAD 5,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Regina invites applications for JRN 320-002 - Advanced Digital Newswriting Lab for Winter 2027. This course supports the lecture component by building practical skills in news reporting, feature writing, and photojournalism, including opinion pieces and media coverage analysis.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Journalism or equivalent and demonstrate effectiveness in journalism instruction with recent professional experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Journalism degree or equivalent in a related discipline.
• Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated effectiveness in journalism instruction and recent professional experience.
• Competency in WordPress, SEO, social media, and a strong working knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop are required.

Responsibilities

• Support the lecture component of JRN 320 by building practical skills in news reporting, feature writing, and photojournalism assignments.
• Students also write opinion pieces and monitor media coverage of current affairs in this course.
• Must have excellent communication skills and demonstrated commitment to teaching.

Skills

WordPress

SEO

Social media

InDesign

Photoshop

Teaching

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Journalism degree or equivalent

Job description

JRN 320-002 - Advanced Digital Newswriting Lab-Winter 2027

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Position Details

Posting Summary Competition Number 20260935SS Position Title JRN 320-002 - Advanced Digital Newswriting Lab-Winter 2027 Faculty/Department Faculty of Arts Unit Arts-Journalism Employee Group URFA CUPE 5791 Job Family N/A Category Sessional Number of Vacancies 1 Position Summary This lab supports the lecture component of JRN 320, by building practical skills and know-how to carry out in-depth news reporting, feature writing, and photojournalism assignments. Students also write opinion pieces and pursue topics of interest while monitoring media coverage of current affairs in this course. Applicant must hold at least a Bachelor of Journalism degree or equivalent in a related discipline. Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated effectiveness in journalism instruction, recent and relevant professional experience. Competency in WordPress, SEO practices, social media, and a strong working knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop are required. The School of Journalism defines “recent and relevant professional experience” as working experience in the field of journalism within last four years, and a minimum of three years of professional experience in the specific medium or method applicable to the course. The successful applicant must have excellent communication skills; comprehensive knowledge of journalistic practices; and a demonstrated commitment to, and enthusiasm for, teaching.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, and the work associated with this position must be performed within Canada.

Physical Demands Pay Grade Faculty Sessional Salary Range As Per URFA Collective Agreement Status Term Work Hours.

Course Modality Face to Face, In Person Course Dates and Time Wednesday from 1:30 pm-2:20 pm Duration (if Term/Temporary) Winter Semester: 1 January 2027 to 30 April 2027 Full-Time/Part-Time Other Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted Additional Information Contact Information [e-mail] Job Open Date 10/22/2026 Job Close Date 11/05/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Application Instructions.

Diversity Statement

The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University’s employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, 2018.

Reference Letter

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Supplemental Questions

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Documents Required

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Teaching Philosophy
• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
• Teaching Dossier

Optional Documents