Campus

LANGSTON

Contact Name & Email

Nika Wilson, luhumanresources@langston.edu

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

6 months or less

Hiring Range

• Standard compensation rate per course, based on class size

Priority Application Date

While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by to ensure full consideration.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter, official transcript and in three professional recommendation letters.

About this Position

The Communication Department seeks a professional journalist to serve as an Adjunct Instructor. This individual will bring current news media experience into the classroom and guide students in creating polished news content across a variety of traditional and digital platforms while emphasizing industry standards, ethics, and newsroom workflows.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to academic excellence and student success. 

Why Join Langston University?

• Be part of a vibrant academic community committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service
• Inspire and mentor students in a student-centered learning environment
• Flexible teaching load ideal for working professionals
• Opportunity to contribute to the continued success of Oklahoma’s only Historically Black College/University (HBCU)

Duties

• Teach undergraduate-level courses in Broadcast Journalism. Courses may include but are not limited to the following: Introduction to Mass Media, Writing for Mass Media, News Writing, Public Relations, Layout & Design, Photography, Videography, Announcing, Radio Production, Television Production, Broadcast Writing, Broadcast Law, and Practicum.
• Provide real-world insight while training students in editorial and production processes across multiple platforms
• Supervise students in producing publishable content across multiple platforms for campus or external media outlets
• Collaborate with full-time faculty to align curriculum with industry trends
• Advise students on professional development, internships, and career pathways
• Instruct students on developing proficiency with necessary equipment and software applications as needed for the generation of content across various platforms.
• Assist with departmental efforts regarding recruitment and retention
• Facilitate workshops on highly specialized areas of Broadcast Journalism (e.g., covering trauma, mental health and the journalist)
• Guide students on understanding the art of storytelling as it unfolds in the real-world across multiple platforms.
• And other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Master's
  • Masters degree in Journalism, Mass Communications, or a related field.
  • (Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and commensurate experience in the news media industry will be considered.)
  (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in the news media industry
• 5+ years of professional newsroom experience, preferably at a daily or weekly publication
• On-set experience with directing, producing, or field reporting
• Familiarity with live broadcasting, podcasting, YouTube, social video formats, and mobile journalism
• Experience with digital publishing platforms (e.g., WordPress, InDesign, CMS systems)
• 3+ years of experience with teaching at the college level

Level of Experience

• • Currently employed in the news media and/or journalism industry
  • Deep understanding of ethical standards, sourcing, deadline management, and editorial decision-making
  • Able to translate current industry workflows and expectations into a learning environment
  • Comfortable mentoring students in both technical and editorial aspects of production across various platforms

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

• Exemplified competence with production-related tools and equipment (e.g., cameras, microphones, lighting)
• Exhibited expertise with a variety of graphic design (e.g., InDesign), audio editing (e.g., Adobe Audition), and video editing (e.g., Adobe Premier, Final Cut Pro) software applications.
• Experience with teaching, training, or mentorship at the college level
• Demonstrated proficiency in news gathering, news writing, and AP style
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated passion for teaching and student success
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive learning environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D./Ed.D.
  • In related field of study
  • Previous teaching at a collegiate level.