Adjunct, Multimedia Journalism

Saint Joseph's University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Joseph’s University invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor to teach Multimedia Journalism on the Hawk Hill campus in Philadelphia. The course covers audio, video, and digital storytelling with emphasis on ethics and professional practice.

The ideal candidate will have professional journalism experience and a commitment to undergraduate teaching; responsibilities include designing engaging lectures, grading, and maintaining office hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Media Studies, Communication, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
• Professional experience in journalism (broadcast, digital, or multimedia)
• Experience working with DSLR cameras, audio recorders, microphones, and mobile journalism tools
• Proficiency in audio and video editing software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite or similar)
• Familiarity with audio-visual storytelling formats and newsroom practices
• Ability to teach foundational production skills and concepts clearly
• Master’s Degree preferred
• Prior college-level teaching experience

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging in-person lectures, workshops, and hands-on production assignments
• Instruct students in audio, video, and multimedia storytelling techniques
• Provide guidance on field reporting, interviewing, and ethical journalism practices
• Evaluate student work and provide timely, constructive feedback
• Support students in developing technical proficiency and critical media literacy
• Holding regular office hours
• Reporting mid-semester and final grades electronically
• Provide support and guidance to students
• Instruct an assigned course providing syllabi and other instructional materials
• Use of university learning management systems to deliver instruction

Skills

Professional journalism experience

DSLR cameras

Audio editing software

Video editing software

Newsroom practices

Foundational production skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Media Studies, Communication, or a related field

Master’s preferred

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Audio recording tools

Mobile journalism tools

Job description

Position Title:

Adjunct, Multimedia Journalism

Time Type:

Part time

Position Summary and Qualifications:

The Department of Communication, Film and Journalism at St. Joseph’s University invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor to teach Multimedia Journalism, a foundational course in audio-visual storytelling in person at our Hawk Hill campus in Philadelphia. This course introduces students to the practice and ethics of multimedia journalism across audio, video, and digital platforms. The ideal candidate will bring both professional journalism experience and a commitment to undergraduate teaching.

—
Saint Joseph’s University (SJU) offers a wide variety of bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, associate and certifi cate programs. With a commitment to personalized attention through a low faculty to student ratio, SJU may call on the expertise of adjunct instructors to complement the work of full-time faculty across all of its colleges and schools.

SJU appoints part-time, non-tenure track adjunct instructors on a semester-to-semester basis with no guarantee of consecutive appointments. Re-appointment is based on university need, student enrollment, and satisfactory performance. Applicants for these positions are screened on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year. Teaching responsibilities are assigned by the department chair. Compensation for adjunct instructors is commensurate with educational credentials, professional, experience and instructional background. Adjunct instructors are bound to the terms and conditions of employment at Saint Joseph’s University, including but not limited to the Faculty Handbook. More information about SJU’s academic programs is available online at: www.sju.edu/degree-programs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver engaging in-person lectures, workshops, and hands-on production assignments

• Instruct students in audio, video, and multimedia storytelling techniques

• Provide guidance on field reporting, interviewing, and ethical journalism practices

• Evaluate student work and provide timely, constructive feedback

• Support students in developing technical proficiency and critical media literacy

• Holding regular office hours.

• Reporting mid-semester and final grades electronically.

• Provide support and guidance to students

• Instruct an assigned course providing syllabi and other instructional materials

• Use of university learning management systems to deliver instruction

Minimum Qualifications:
Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Media Studies, Communication, or a related field (Master’s preferred)

• Professional experience in journalism (broadcast, digital, or multimedia)

• Experience working with DSLR cameras, audio recorders, microphones, and mobile journalism tools

• Proficiency in audio and video editing software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite or similar)

• Familiarity with audio-visual storytelling formats and newsroom practices

• Ability to teach foundational production skills and concepts clearly

Preferred

• Master’s Degree

• Prior college-level teaching experience

Physical and Other Requirements

• May require standing for long periods of time

• May require talking for long periods of time

• May require carrying course materials

Modality:

• In-person only

Pay Transparency:

Adjunct compensation is determined by education and relevant work experience. Learn more about the adjunct pay structure and the University’s approach to pay and benefits transparency.

Notice to Out of State Applicants:

Saint Joseph’s University may only consider applicants from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York (not including New York City zip codes), and Delaware (Delaware residents must regularly be present for over 50% of work time on an SJU campus). If an employee must relocate to meet these conditions, financial assistance may be available, but is not guaranteed.

Saint Joseph’s University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about – and to make a positive contribution to – our mission. Saint Joseph’s University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students, our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. EOE

Saint Joseph’s University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in its programs and activities, including admission and employment, in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for overseeing compliance with Title IX and other civil rights laws and regulations. To contact the Title IX Coordinator, e-mail [e-mail], visit Campion Student Center suite 243, or call 610-660-1145. To learn more about the University’s Title IX policies, the process for filing a report or formal complaint of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or other form of sexual misconduct, and the University’s response to reports and/or formal complaints, please visit www.sju.edu/titleix. Inquiries may also be directed to the Federal agency responsible for enforcing Title IX, the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Applicant Information & Disclosures

Please review this article of important information pertaining (but not limited) to: Background checks, the Form I-9, Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE), and Title IX.

Pay Transparency & Benefits Overview

Read more about the university’s approach to pay and benefits transparency.