Lecturer in Journalism and Communication

Requirements

• Demonstrated teaching excellence in higher education
• Demonstrated ability to mentor students and/or emerging professionals
• Additional professional experience beyond the required amount in advertising, journalism, public relations, sports media, or education
• Department/Program & College Description:
• Proposed Start Date:
• August 16, 2026
• Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
• December 31, 2026
• Number of Months Employed Per Year:
• 09 Month Work Period
• Time Type:
• Part time
• Application Instructions:
• To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Application/Cover Letter
• Contact Information for Three References
• If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
• Why Choose ISU?
• Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
• Original Posting Date:
• May 28, 2026
• Posting Close Date:
• June 30, 2026
• Job Requisition Number:
• R19305
• General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.

Benefits

Additional Information

Position Title: Lecturer in Journalism and Communication Appointment Type: Faculty Job Description: Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: The Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa seeks a lecturer to teach the school's professional orientation course and serve as a faculty mentor to undergraduate students. The successful candidate will teach up to three 1-credit sections per semester of an introductory class preparing students to engage with the school's academic and co-curricular programming. Adherence to programmatic goals and curriculum objectives is required, as the school is accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC). Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position. Required Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in related field. Two years of professional experience in advertising, public relations, journalism, sports media, or education.

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