Lecturer Job Ad for Journalism
The Department of Journalism at San Francisco State University invites applications for part-time temporary lecturer faculty positions in Fall 2023- Spring 2024 for its undergraduate programs in Journalism, Photojournalism, and Bilingual Spanish Journalism.
Founded in 1960, the Journalism Department educates students in research, writing, multimedia, and critical thinking skills to prepare for careers in journalism and related fields. The department is steeped in the traditions of journalism as an agent of social change and a bulwark for a healthy democracy. Required curriculum includes an 12-unit Equity Core covering diversity, law, ethics, and social impact of journalism. Skills courses vary by concentration, and all are capped at 20 students.
The department’s mission is “to educate students and provide leadership in an evolving media landscape by promoting excellence, integrity, creativity and social responsibility in telling the stories of a multicultural world.” The Journalism Department offers three B.A. degrees: Journalism, Photojournalism, and Bilingual Spanish Journalism.
Interested candidates are encouraged to learn more about the department at the website https://journalism.sfsu.edu/. Classes currently taught in the department include:
JOUR 205 Social Impact of Journalism
JOUR 221 Newswriting
JOUR 223 Bilingual English and Spanish Newswriting
JOUR 224 Newswriting Lab in Spanish
JOUR 226 Introduction to Multimedia Journalism
JOUR 235 Photojournalism I: Foundations of Photojournalism
JOUR 300GW Reporting
JOUR 304 Cultural Diversity and News Media
JOUR 307 News Media Law
JOUR 310 Journalism Ethics
JOUR 320 Investigative Reporting
JOUR 323 Editing and Translation for Bilingual Spanish Journalism
JOUR 330 Editing
JOUR 333 Reporting for Spanish-Language Media
JOUR 335 Photojournalism II: Staff Photojournalism
JOUR 400 Video Journalism
JOUR 426 Data Journalism
JOUR 427 Media Entrepreneurship
JOUR 435 Photojournalism III: Editorial Photography and Business Practices
JOUR 450 Publication Design and Graphics
JOUR 480 Audio Journalism
JOUR 580 Environmental Journalism
JOUR 582 Social Media Journalism
JOUR 595 Magazine and Feature Writing
JOUR 605 Magazine Publication Lab
JOUR 609 Publication Laboratory
Course descriptions can be found at http://bulletin.sfsu.edu/courses/jour/
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or closely related field;
- Master's degree in Journalism or closely related field and/or at least five years of professional experience in journalism, which could include photojournalism, multimedia, reporting, writing, editing, social media, etc.
Preferred:
- A master’s degree in Journalism or closely related field is preferred; a Ph.D. in journalism, communications or a related field is welcome;
- Record of teaching experience in the areas of journalism, narrative non-fiction, multimedia, documentary filmmaking, graphic design, or related fields;
- Demonstrated ability to incorporate inclusion, diversity, and educational equity in teaching;
- Experience working closely with students from historically underrepresented communities;
- Record of contributing to collegial, supportive, and collaborative work environments.
Application
Applicants are required to upload the following documents:
- a cover letter expressing interest in the classes that you would like to teach;
- a current Curriculum Vitae, including details of current and previous teaching experience and professional journalism experience;
- the names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references who are in a position to comment on the applicant’s current or previous teaching and/or professional journalism experience.
Applicants may also upload evidence of teaching experiences such as sample syllabi or course materials, results of student evaluations, or published journalism work samples.
Applications will be accepted up until the beginning of the term or until all positions are filled.
The start and end dates of the semester can be found at the following link: https://webapps.sfsu.edu/public/webcal/acadcalendar
Salary
Lecturer A/2 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range: $4,530 – $6,056 per month
Lecturer B/3 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range: $5,405 – $11,994 per month
Lecturer C/4 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range: $6,190 – $13,172 per month
Lecturer D/5 Full-Time Equivalent Salary Range: $7,794 – $13,797 per month
Anticipated hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with education and experience. Most new lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank.
College of Liberal and Creative Arts
The Journalism Department is housed within the College of Liberal and Creative Arts, one of six colleges at the university. The college has six schools and 15 departments. The mission of the college is “to inspire the next generation of thinkers, makers, and doers. Our programs span the creative arts, humanities, and social sciences, as well as the interstices between disciplines. As scholars and artists, advocates, and practitioners, our faculty work at the intersection of education and community; they engage diverse bodies of knowledge, connecting learning and application to the broader society. Our students develop the ability to find patterns in data, to speak confidently in public settings, to write effectively, and to think critically and ethically. Students in the College of Liberal & Creative Arts listen to the world, find their voices, and envision a just future.”
San Francisco State University
San Francisco State University is a member of the CSU system and serves a diverse student body of 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The University seeks to promote appreciation of scholarship, freedom and, human diversity through excellence in instruction and intellectual accomplishment.
The university values diversity and social justice, as demonstrated by its mission:
Inspired by the diversity of our community that includes many first-generation college students, and the courage of an academic community that strives to break down traditional boundaries, SF State equips its students to meet the challenges of the 21st century. With the unwavering commitment to social justice that is central to the work of the university, SF State prepares its students to become productive, ethical, active citizens with a global perspective.
San Francisco State is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources Manager.
Thank you for your interest in employment with California State University (CSU). CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. Because of this, CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California with very limited exception. While this position may be eligible for occasional telework, all work is expected to be performed in the state of California, and this position is assigned to on-campus operations.
