Adjunct Instructor, Journalism

Des Moines Area Community College; Ankeny (IA); Hybrid; USD 1,317,000 - 1,778,000; Part time

Job summary

Des Moines Area Community College seeks an Adjunct Journalism Instructor for Spring Semester 2027 to teach Gender, Sexuality, and the Media in face-to-face and online formats.

Responsibilities include delivering course content, applying varied teaching methods, and maintaining a respectful, inclusive classroom while communicating requirements and evaluations clearly.

Qualifications

• Master of Journalism or any master’s with 12 graduate semester credits in Journalism.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with a wide variety of individuals from varied backgrounds.
• Teaching experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned courses in accordance with course competencies and syllabi.
• Develops and/or utilizes various instructional strategies to meet diverse learning styles.
• Fosters a safe and civil learning environment.
• Informs students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies.
• Monitors, evaluates, and documents student attendance, progress and competency attainment.

Education

Master of Journalism or any master’s with 12 graduate semester credits in Journalism

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonable accommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at [phone] or by email [e-mail] .

*The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications and for salary placement of finalist(s). Please include all relevant work experience.

Position Information

Job Title

Adjunct Instructor, Journalism

Job Number

27-ADJ38

Employment Date

Spring Semester 2027

Job Category

Adjunct Faculty

Application & Position Contact Information

Rachel Murdock at [e-mail].

Salary Information

$1,123 per Equivalent Credit Hour ( ECH ).

Job Summary

Adjunct Journalism Instructor to teach face to face and online Gender, Sexuality, and the Media for Spring Semester 2027.

Essential Functions

Teaches assigned courses in accordance with course competencies and syllabi. Develops and/or utilizes a variety of instructional strategies, techniques and delivery methods designed to meet the individual learning styles of students. Fosters a safe and civil learning environment. Informs students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies. Monitors, evaluates, and documents student attendance, progress and competency attainment.

Required Qualifications

Master of Journalism or any master’s with 12 graduate semester credits in Journalism.

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with a wide variety of individuals coming from varied backgrounds.

Desired Qualifications

Teaching experience.

Work Schedule

Spring Semester 2027. Monday and Wednesday 12:50pm – 2:15pm.

Posting Date

09/15/2026

Deadline for Submitting Applications

Open Until Filled Yes

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Supplemental Questions

• * Do you hold the required Master’s degree or any Master’s degree plus 12 graduate semester credits in required discipline as specified in the required qualifications?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * How did you learn about this job opening?
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  • Inside Higher Ed
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• * Have you completed the DMACC Employment Application (all personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions)?
  • Yes
  • No (If no, please return to the application and complete all additional information.)