Adjunct, English: Journalism

Welcome and Introduction

Saint Joseph's University's Department of English, Writing & Journalism has an ongoing need for highly qualified adjunct faculty to staff a variety of courses in journalism. Part-time adjunct faculty may instruct one or two courses each semester on an as-needed basis.

For further information about the Department of English, Writing & Journalism please visit our web site at https://www.sju.edu/departments/english-writing-journalism

Position Title: Adjunct, English:

Journalism Full Time or Part Time Status: Part-Time, Temporary If Part Time, hours per week: If temporary, please provide a start and end date:

Semester by Semester

Job Type: No Response Position Summary or Faculty Qualifications

Adjunct faculty may be assigned to teach introductory courses in news reporting and writing, multimedia journalism, editing, and special topics in journalism in our full-time day program, our evening program, and/or our graduate program in Writing Studies.

Candidates should demonstrate excellence in teaching at the college-level as well as possess professional journalism experience. Experience using social media and/or digital technology is essential.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Teaching of a specified course according to English, Writing & Journalism Department guidelines

Preparation of materials

Providing support and guidance to students

Holding regular office hours

Reporting mid-semester and final grades electronically

Secondary Responsibilities:

Occasional meetings with Department Chair and other faculty-members to discuss pedagogical issues

Cooperation with course coordinators or other program faculty to assure quality and consistency across the program

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree with proven and published professional experience as a Journalist

Access to up-to-date technology

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in Journalism or a related field

College-level teaching experience as well as professional journalism experience

Willingness to be flexible in class scheduling

Significant work experience or publication in the field is highly desirable

Facility with hybrid and online modes of instruction

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: Additional Information:

Hiring Range Position Classification: Faculty Union: None Number of direct reports to this position:

Number of indirect reports to this position: Department: 212005 - English Date Open to Internal Applicants: 06/21/2022 Date Open to External Applicants: 06/07/2023 Job Close Date: 05/31/2023 Open Until Filled Yes Open to: Internal and External Applicants