| Location: Southeast Department: IU Southeast School of Arts and Letters Position Announcement: The School of Arts & Letters at Indiana University Southeast seeks candidates for a lecturer of journalism & media position in our Journalism, Media & Strategic Communication program, to begin on August 1, 2023. The teaching responsibilities for the position would be four courses per semester, serving undergraduate multimedia journalism in the Journalism & Media program. These courses may include the following: Introduction to Mass Communication; Reporting, Writing and Editing I; Social Media Strategies; Online Journalism; and Multimedia Storytelling, among others as necessitated by enrollment and program demands. Evening teaching may be required; campus service activities are required. This position also requires organizational and leadership skills to help with recruiting efforts through the program's annual High School Media Day, which brings high school students to campus for a morning of speakers, workshops, and awards.
Reviews of applications will begin on Monday, June 12, and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, submit a cover letter indicating your qualifications for the position, curriculum vitae, a portfolio of professional work samples, a copy of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, a diversity statement, a list of three references, and, if available, evidence of teaching effectiveness.
This is a position in a growing program that is the only one of its kind in the Southern Indiana/Louisville service region. Our Journalism, Media & Strategic Communication program includes bachelor's degrees and minors in Multimedia Journalism, Strategic Communication, and Public Relations. Our students regularly engage in experiential learning opportunities through student media and organizations, including a nationally award-winning multi-platform student news organization and Internet radio station. A high percentage of IU Southeast students remain in the region after graduating, and we seek a candidate who can help students translate valuable journalism, media and storytelling skills into a variety of potential careers. As a regional campus, our mission at IU Southeast involves significant community interaction, so a track record of engaging with local professional partners is a plus.
Indiana University Southeast is one of eight campuses of Indiana University. It is a residential campus of about 3,000 students located in New Albany, Indiana, which is within the Louisville, Kentucky, greater metropolitan area. The metro area of about one million people has a thriving arts, music, and dining scene as well as excellent nearby recreation areas.
Indiana University Southeast is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and nominations of women, persons of color, veterans, applicants with disabilities and members of other under-represented groups.
Basic Qualifications: Required qualifications: A master's degree in journalism, media, mass communication, or closely related field. Professional experience as a journalist, public relations professional and/or a similar professional media communications role.
Preferred qualifications: A terminal degree in journalism, media, mass communication, or closely related field. Post-secondary teaching experience. Experience and/or interest in teaching online and using experiential and high-impact teaching methods. Experience with professional media in the Southern Indiana/Louisville, Kentucky, area encouraged.
Department Contact for Questions: Questions can be directed to search committee chair Professor Ron Allman at rallman@iu.edu. OAA #: IU-100412-2023 Appointment Status: Non-Tenure Track |
