Instructors of Journalism and Strategic Communication

Ball State University; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

Ball State University is seeking part-time instructors to teach online and/or on-campus courses in journalism and strategic communication starting January 2027. Courses may include advertising, journalism, media analytics, AI, public relations, sports PR, design and photojournalism at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Required qualifications include a master’s degree in a related field or a bachelor’s with strong professional experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in advertising, journalism, public relations, sports administration, mass communications, or a related field by the date of appointment.
• OR a Bachelor's Degree with evidence of high level of professional proficiency and expertise in the taught fields by the date of appointment.
• Evidence may include portfolio/resume with 5+ years' experience, leadership experience, professional licenses, awards, or peer‑reviewed activities.

Responsibilities

• Teach online and/or on-campus, undergraduate and/or graduate courses beginning Spring 2027 in the specified disciplines.
• Prepare and deliver engaging lectures and course materials for online and on-campus formats.

Education

Master's degree in advertising, journalism, public relations, sports administration, mass communications, or related field

Bachelor's Degree with evidence of professional proficiency and expertise in advertising, journalism, public relations, sports public relations, mass communications, or related field

Job description

Position Title:

Instructors of Journalism and Strategic Communication

Compensation:

$3,000 per three-credit hour class

Department:

School of Journalism & Stratgc Comm - Temp

Start Date:

01/11/2027

About this opportunity:

The School of Journalism and Strategic Communication is a supportive community of faculty, staff, and students driven to pursue knowledge and share truth that spurs progress and adds value to our world. Our faculty are expert researchers and practitioners in journalism and strategic communication dedicated to outfitting students with the expertise, confidence, and connections to lead our fields. Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Position Function:

The School of Journalism and Strategic Communication invites applications for part-time instructors to teach online and/or on-campus, undergraduate and/or graduate courses beginning in January 2027 in advertising, journalism, media analytics, AI, public relations, sports public relations, design and/or photo journalism.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Teach online and/or on-campus, undergraduate and/or graduate courses beginning in Spring 2027 in advertising, journalism, media analytics, AI, public relations, sports public relations, design and/or photojournalism.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in advertising, journalism, public relations, sports administration, mass communications, or field related to the classes taught by the date of appointment.

OR A Bachelor's Degree and evidence demonstrating a high level of professional proficiency and expertise in advertising, journalism, public relations, sports public relations, mass communications, or field related to the classes taught by the date of appointment.

Evidence may include: (1) high-quality portfolio and/or resume including 5+ years of experience in relation to courses to be taught;(2) evidence of leadership/management experience and/or evidence of professional experience in highly competitive professional media environments;(3) nationally recognized license or certification;(4) significant professional awards; OR(5) high-quality peer-reviewed scholarly and/or juried creative activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

Terminal degree from an accredited college or university in advertising, journalism, public relations, mass communications, or related field relevant to the classes taught; five years teaching experience; and five years professional media experience.

Dr. Johnny Sparks, Director and Professor-Committee Chair; [e-mail]