Lecturer in Journalism and Mass Communication

Iowa State University - College of Design; United States; On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication at Iowa State University seeks a lecturer to teach JLMC 2010: Reporting and Writing for the Mass Media. This part-time appointment covers two sections of a 3-credit course required for advertising, digital storytelling, journalism, public relations, and sports media majors.

The successful candidate will teach reporting, interviewing, research and AP style, with a strong emphasis on student mentorship and teaching excellence in higher education.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teach JLMC 2010: Reporting and Writing for the Mass Media.
• Teach two 3-credit sections of the course for majors in advertising, digital storytelling, journalism, public relations, and sports media.
• Develop and assess student reporting, interviewing, research and AP style assignments.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring students

Education

Master’s degree in related field

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?

Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:

• 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

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran.

All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check.

Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.