Adjunct Faculty - Journalism

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The Department of Communication, Journalism and Media at Rider University seeks adjunct instructor(s) of Journalism for the Spring 2026 semester beginning Monday, January 26, 2026.

COM 315 - Computer Assisted Reporting In this course, students develop advanced reporting techniques for researching and writing in‑depth news stories and investigative articles. Uses state‑of‑the‑art computer‑assisted reporting methods including finding and mining databases on the Internet, creating spreadsheets to analyze data, and employing database manager software to sort and summarize information in government documents and other specialized resources. Focuses on conceptualizing of story ideas, planning major projects, gathering information by means of databases, participant‑observation, interviews, and analysis of public documents.

Emphasizes organizing large quantities of material and presenting it in a meaningful context, including with information graphics.

Salary is $4,215.98 for a 3 credit course.

• M.A. or higher in Journalism or related field.
• Experience in teaching Journalism at the college level.
• Satisfactory background and/or DMV checks required.

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Journalism or related field.

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