Assistant Instructor/Assistant Lecturer (Journalism)

ILLINOIS PRESS ASSOCIATION; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Lecturer or Assistant Instructor to join their dynamic team at a renowned journalism school. This role offers the opportunity to teach undergraduate courses in newswriting, sports reporting, and investigative journalism while engaging with student-produced news entities. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in multimedia journalism and have a passion for nurturing the next generation of journalists. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, this position promises to be both rewarding and impactful in shaping future media professionals.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Bachelor's degree in Journalism required.
• 5+ years of professional experience as a multimedia journalist.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in newswriting and reporting.
• Collaborate with student news entities and public broadcasting.

Skills

News writing

News and/or sports reporting

Producing

Multimedia journalism

Investigative reporting in a digital environment

Education

Master's degree in Journalism

Bachelor's Degree in Journalism

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Lecturer or Assistant Instructor

Institution: The School of Journalism at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, College of Mass Communication and Media Arts

Appointment Type: Term, non-tenure track

Date of Appointment: August 16, 2021

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Teach undergraduate courses in areas such as newswriting (print and broadcast), news and/or sports reporting, producing, and/or investigative reporting.
2. Work with student-produced news entities including The Daily Egyptian and River Region Evening Edition.
3. Collaborate with the staff of WSIU Public Broadcasting Service.
4. Participate in service, recruitment, and retention activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. For Assistant Lecturer: Master's degree in Journalism or a related field and tested professional experience as a multi-media journalist.
2. For Assistant Instructor: Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or a related field and tested professional experience as a multi-media journalist.

Examples of Tested Professional Experience:

1. 5 or more years at a top 30 news market organization as defined by Nielsen Digital Media Research.
2. Receipt of regional or national awards.
3. Evidence of effective prior teaching experience in a 4-year college setting.
4. Expert experience as a consultant offering workshops and/or seminars.
5. Expertise in areas such as sports, science, or other specialized subjects.

Skills Required:

1. News writing
2. News and/or sports reporting
3. Producing
4. Multimedia journalism
5. Investigative reporting in a digital environment

Preferred Qualifications:

More than ten years of experience as a multi-media journalist, with five or more years in a top 20 news market organization or with a national news agency.

Application Deadline: 03/29/2021

Required Application Documents:

1. Cover Letter/Letter of interest
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Creative-Research statement
4. Teaching statement

Contact Information:

Amber Easton

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]