Lecturer in Journalism and Mass Communication

Iowa State University; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Generous leave plans

Onsite childcare (Ames, IA)

Life insurance and long-term-disabilty

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Iowa State University’s Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication seeks a part-time lecturer to teach JLMC 2010: Reporting and Writing for the Mass Media. You will teach two 3‑credit sections for majors in advertising, digital storytelling, journalism, public relations, and sports media, developing skills in reporting, interviewing, research, writing, and AP style.

The successful candidate will contribute to a dynamic program and join a department known for strong undergraduate and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related field.
• Two years of professional experience in advertising, public relations, journalism, or sports media.

Responsibilities

• Teach JLMC 2010: Reporting and Writing for the Mass Media.
• Teach two 3‑credit sections per term.
• Support majors in advertising, digital storytelling, journalism, public relations, and sports media.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Mentoring

Professional communications experience

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Position Title

Lecturer in Journalism and Mass Communication

Appointment Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University seeks a lecturer to teach JLMC 2010: Reporting and Writing for the Mass Media. The successful candidate will teach two 3-credit sections of the course, required for majors in advertising, digital storytelling, journalism, public relations, and sports media. The course develops students’ skills in reporting, interviewing, research, writing, and Associated Press style.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related field.
• Two years of professional experience in advertising, public relations, journalism, or sports media.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated teaching excellence in higher education;
• Demonstrated ability to mentor students and/or emerging professionals;
• Additional professional experience beyond the required amount in advertising, journalism, public relations, or sports media.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Department/Program & College Description

The Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication has a dynamic ACEJMC-accredited undergraduate program and a strong master’s program. The school has undergraduate majors in advertising, journalism and mass communication, public relations, and sports media and communication, as well as a new interdisciplinary major in digital storytelling. Additional information about the school is available at www.greenlee.iastate.edu.

Department Unit/Website

www.greenlee.iastate.edu

Proposed Start Date

January 1, 2027

Proposed End Date Or Length Of Term

May 15, 2027

Number Of Months Employed Per Year

09 Month Work Period

Time Type

Part time

Why Choose ISU?

• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date

October 14, 2026

Posting Close Date

November 15, 2026

Job Requisition Number

R20088

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General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.