Adjunct, Multimedia Journalism
About The Position
The Department of Communication, Film and Journalism at St. Joseph’s University invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor to teach Multimedia Journalism, a foundational course in audio-visual storytelling in person at our Hawk Hill campus in Philadelphia. This course introduces students to the practice and ethics of multimedia journalism across audio, video, and digital platforms. The ideal candidate will bring both professional journalism experience and a commitment to undergraduate teaching. Saint Joseph’s University (SJU) offers a wide variety of bachelor's, master's, doctoral, associate and certificate programs. With a commitment to personalized attention through a low faculty to student ratio, SJU may call on the expertise of adjunct instructors to complement the work of full-time faculty across all of its colleges and schools. SJU appoints part-time, non-tenure track adjunct instructors on a semester-to-semester basis with no guarantee of consecutive appointments. Re-appointment is based on university need, student enrollment, and satisfactory performance. Applicants for these positions are screened on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year. Teaching responsibilities are assigned by the department chair. Compensation for adjunct instructors is commensurate with educational credentials, professional, experience and instructional background. Adjunct instructors are bound to the terms and conditions of employment at Saint Joseph’s University, including but not limited to the Faculty Handbook. More information about SJU’s academic programs is available online at: www.sju.edu/degree-programs.
Requirements
- Required Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Media Studies, Communication, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
- Professional experience in journalism (broadcast, digital, or multimedia)
- Experience working with DSLR cameras, audio recorders, microphones, and mobile journalism tools
- Proficiency in audio and video editing software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite or similar)
- Familiarity with audio-visual storytelling formats and newsroom practices
- Ability to teach foundational production skills and concepts clearly
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree
- Prior college-level teaching experience
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver engaging in-person lectures, workshops, and hands-on production assignments
- Instruct students in audio, video, and multimedia storytelling techniques
- Provide guidance on field reporting, interviewing, and ethical journalism practices
- Evaluate student work and provide timely, constructive feedback
- Support students in developing technical proficiency and critical media literacy
- Holding regular office hours.
- Reporting mid-semester and final grades electronically.
- Provide support and guidance to students
- Instruct an assigned course providing syllabi and other instructional materials
- Use of university learning management systems to deliver instruction
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available for employees who must relocate to meet out-of-state applicant conditions, but is not guaranteed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
