Term Faculty; Non-Tenure Track - Journalism

Posting Details

Job : 178993

Rank: Professional Lecturer

College/School: Chicago, IL - College of Communication

The College of Communication seeks candidates for a non‑tenure track, full‑time faculty position teaching two face‑to‑face journalism courses per quarter in downtown Chicago, with additional responsibilities advising the Good Day DePaul broadcast news program.

The successful candidate will:

• Teach journalism courses related to broadcast and multimedia journalism.
• Advise the award‑winning Good Day DePaul weekly broadcast news program, manage personnel, oversee its budget, and make strategic decisions about its business operations.
• Develop courses in TV, multimedia, videography and/or digital video production across the College of Communication, resulting in skills and career paths for students in industries such as commercial and non‑profit video production.
• Possess skills and experience using multimedia equipment and editing software, and have interest in oversight and advice on upgrades to support students, student organizations, and curricular advancement.
• Understand and have a history of engagement with Chicago’s media community with insights into how to partner with local media.
• Contribute service to the Journalism Program needs on initiatives for students and faculty and collaborate as necessary.
• Seek opportunities for professional development to keep journalism and video production industry knowledge and skills current.

• Master’s degree plus significant professional journalism experience (10+ years) preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree plus significant professional journalism experience (10+ years) and instructor‑of‑record university teaching experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated experience and an excellent track record in teaching and mentoring students or early‑career journalists on project work based on constructive feedback.
• Post‑secondary classroom teaching experience highly desired.

Please include a short statement (1–2 pages) explaining why you are qualified for this position and interested, a list of three references (contacted for finalists), an updated CV/resume, and links to any relevant professional work.

DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).

The salary range for this 10‑month position is $71,000 – $73,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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