JRN 321-001 - Advanced Broadcast and Digital Journalism- Winter 2027

University of Regina Careers; Regina; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Regina invites applications for a sessional lecturer to teach JRN 321-001 - Advanced Broadcast and Digital Journalism for Winter 2027. The course builds on radio skills and includes collaboration with Regina Community Radio, producing long-form current affairs stories and podcasts for the web using RRS technology.

The successful candidate will have strong journalism pedagogy and a Bachelor of Journalism or equivalent.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will teach advanced practices of current affairs including news gathering, writing, reporting and creating podcasts and news shows for the digital/broadcast media.
• Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated effectiveness in journalism studies and with practical experience in both broadcast and multimedia.
• Applicants must hold at least a Bachelor of Journalism degree or equivalent in a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Teach advanced practices of current affairs including news gathering, writing, reporting and creating podcasts and news shows for the digital/broadcast media.
• Monitor major broadcast media coverage of issues and guide students through independent research.
• Deliver course content and assess student performance in a campus setting on Tue/Thu 10:00–11:15.

Skills

Teaching

Course design

News production

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Journalism or equivalent

Job description

JRN 321-001 - Advanced Broadcast and Digital Journalism- 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.

Per the URFA Collective Agreement 2021-2027: Applications for sessional lecturer positions shall include a curriculum vitae and a teaching dossier. This shall be kept on file for up to three years. These academic staff members may then make a written application to the relevant academic unit for upcoming teaching positions without including the entire file. Sessional Lecturers may also provide updated information to the file at any time.

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

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.

Position Details

Posting Summary Competition Number 20260936SS Position Title JRN 321-001 - Advanced Broadcast and Digital journalism- 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 course builds on previous radio skills. Students will produce radio shows for audiences in collaboration with Regina Community Radio, current affairs long stories. Students will also be introduced to digital radio components through making individual podcasts and placing them on the web with the use of RRS technology.

Position Requirements

The successful candidate will teach advanced practices of current affairs including news gathering, writing, reporting and creating podcasts and news shows for the digital/broadcast media. Students are expected to bring an analytical approach to the course to prepare for the internship experience, monitor major broadcast media coverage of particular issues, and research and investigate stories independently.

Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated effectiveness in journalism studies, recent and relevant professional experience, and those with practical experience and knowledge in both broadcast and multimedia. Knowledge of news production is expected. Applicants must hold at least a Bachelor of Journalism degree or equivalent in a related discipline.

The School of Journalism defines “recent and relevant professional experience” as working experience in the field of journalism within the 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 and enthusiasm for teaching.

Physical Demands

Pay Grade Faculty Sessional Salary Range As Per URFA Collective Agreement Status Term Work Hours. The instructor will deliver the course on campus face-to-face on Tuesday and Thursdays from 10 am – 11:15 am. Instructors are expected to have one office hour per week.

Course Modality Face to Face, In Person Course Dates and Time Tuesday and Thursdays from 10 am - 11:15 am. 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

Documents Required

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Teaching Philosophy
• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
• Unofficial Transcript(s)
• Teaching Dossier

Optional Documents