Part-Time Faculty- COM-2170 Podcasting & Audio Storytelling

Vermont State Colleges System; Castleton (VT); On-site; USD 4,200 - 5,700; Part time

Job summary

Vermont State University is seeking a part-time instructor at the Castleton campus to teach COM 2170 – Podcasting & Audio Storytelling (3 credits) in Spring 2027. The course explores podcast history, ethics, writing, interviewing, editing, and on-air performance, culminating in student-produced podcasts.

Minimum qualifications include a master’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have a master's degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience.
• Professional experience in podcasting, radio, audio journalism or audio production is preferred.
• College-level teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach COM 2170 – Podcasting & Audio Storytelling (3 credits) at the Castleton campus.
• Develop curricula and assess student projects focused on podcast creation.
• Provide guidance on writing, interviewing, editing, and on-air performance.

Skills

Podcasting

Audio production

Teaching

Video/audio editing

Education

Master's degree in Communications, Journalism, Media Production, or related field

Tools

Audio editing software

Job description

The Communications Program within the Department of Communications, Music, Theater, and Fine Arts at Vermont State University invites applications for a Part-Time teaching position for Spring 2027 at the VTSU Castleton campus.

The course to be taught is COM 2170 – Podcasting & Audio Storytelling, a 3-credit course.

This course examines the medium of podcasting and helps students develop their audio storytelling skills. Students study the history and ethical issues of podcasting; develop skills in writing, researching, interviewing, editing, and on-air performance for podcasts; learn the basics of quality audio production; and examine the role of podcasting in society. The course culminates with the creation and distribution of original podcasts by students.

Minimum Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have a master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Media Production, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. Professional experience in podcasting, radio, audio journalism/storytelling, or audio production is preferred. College-level teaching experience is also preferred.

Degree requirements: Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Media Production, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Special requirements: Experience in podcasting, radio, audio journalism/storytelling, or audio production preferred. Experience with audio recording and editing is also preferred.

Application Information:

Applicants interested in applying must submit a Cover Letter, Resume/CV, and unofficial college transcripts showing the highest degree earned (official transcripts will be required if hired).

Applications will be accepted until positions are filled or by the specified date. However, applications received after the initial screening will be considered at the College’s discretion.

Scheduled Hours Weekly:

3

Budgeted Wage for this Position:

$1648 per workload credit

Exempt Status:

Exempt

Grade:

P01