Part-Time Journalism Lecturer - Evening Courses

Loyola Marymount University; United States; On-site; USD 2,861,000 - 4,074,000; Part time

Job summary

LMU’s Journalism Program seeks lecturers to teach undergraduate courses in reporting, news writing, feature writing, sports journalism, investigative journalism, photo journalism, audio journalism, and broadcast/video journalism. The position is a one-semester appointment, typically teaching 1–2 courses with occasional evening classes.

Responsibilities include syllabus creation, leading sessions, office hours, grading, and maintaining records; adherence to university standards is required, as

Qualifications

• Applicants should be working journalists or full-time journalism educators.
• Ideal candidates hold a master’s degree in journalism (or a doctorate in a related field).
• Teaching or mentorship experience is preferred.
• Applicants should be well-versed in ethical journalism and understand the American media landscape.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute a course syllabus and lead class sessions.
• Maintain regular office hours and respond to student questions.
• Develop, distribute, and grade discussions, homework, quizzes and other materials.
• Edit and grade student stories and maintain timely class records (attendance, grades).
• Attend meetings and training as needed and comply with university standards and requirements.

Skills

Working journalist

Education

Master's degree in journalism

PhD in related field

Job description

LMU’s Journalism Program seeks lecturers to teach undergraduate courses in reporting, news writing, feature writing, sports journalism, investigative journalism, photo journalism, audio journalism, and broadcast/video journalism. The position is a one-semester appointment, typically teaching 1–2 courses with occasional evening classes.

Responsibilities include syllabus creation, leading sessions, office hours, grading, and maintaining records; adherence to university standards is required, as