Journalism Teaching Fellow

Morehouse College; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Atlanta is searching for a part-time teaching fellow in the Journalism in Sports, Culture and Social Justice Department. The role requires expertise in multimedia production and the ability to teach upper-level journalism students. The ideal candidate will be enrolled in a graduate program in a media-related field and possess experience in teaching or training. This opportunity emphasizes commitment to leadership and service in education.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a graduate program in a media‑related field.
• Experience teaching or training or extensive work experience in media.
• Commitment to the mission of developing men with disciplined minds.

Responsibilities

• Teach senior journalism students.
• Coach students on video storytelling production.
• Assess student work and provide guidance.

Skills

Multimedia Production and Management Expertise

Leadership and Team Management

Video storytelling

Education

Master’s degree in a media‑related field

Graduate student status in related field

Job description

Department

Journalism in Sports, Culture and Social Justice

Location

Morehouse College - Atlanta, GA

Position Summary

The Division of Humanities, Social Sciences, Media and the Arts invites applications for a part‑time teaching fellow within the Journalism in Sports, Culture and Social Justice Department. This role involves teaching and coaching upper‑level journalism students on multimedia production, pre‑production and post‑production in video storytelling.

Required Qualifications

Enrolled in a graduate program in a media‑related field such as Journalism, Media Arts, Fine Arts, Communications, Educational Technology plus work experience in media and experience teaching or training or extensive work experience in media with experience teaching or training students.

Preferred Qualifications

The college is looking for someone who has developed learning modules or curriculum, has experience teaching, and can be committed to the mission of Morehouse College—to develop men with disciplined minds who lead lives of leadership and service by emphasizing the intellectual and character development of its students and by assuming a special responsibility for teaching the history and culture of black people.

Preferred Education/Experience

A master’s degree in a media‑related field such as Journalism, Media Arts, Fine Arts, Communications, Educational Technology plus work experience in media and experience teaching or training.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Multimedia Production and Management Expertise: The ideal candidate must possess comprehensive knowledge and skills in all phases of multimedia production, including development, pre‑production, production, and post‑production across various formats.
• Leadership and Team Management: The candidate must demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, with the ability to effectively teach students.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift and carry multimedia equipment, potentially weighing up to 25‑50 pounds.
• Capability to climb and descend ladders for equipment setup, adjustments, or maintenance.
• Periods of standing, walking, bending, and kneeling as required for equipment operation, troubleshooting, and event support.
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills for operating cameras, audio equipment, computers, and other related technology.
• Teach senior journalism students.
• Coach students on pre‑production, production and post‑production stages of visual video storytelling.
• Assess student work to inform teaching and grade students.

Percentage Of Time

100%

Job Open Date

12/09/2025

Posting Number

S1320P

Number of Vacancies

1

Open Until Filled

No

EEO Statement

Morehouse College is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Supplemental Questions

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• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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Required Documents

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcript
• Copy of Official Drivers License
• Social Security Card
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of scholarship and teaching interests

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Required 2 Recommendation Letters
• Statement identifying strengths and experiences in assisting Black men and men of color from diverse cultural and socio‑economic backgrounds to accomplish academic goals