Lecturer in Journalism and Media Studies

Santa Clara University • Santa Clara, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Communication at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic university, invites applications for a Lecturer (one year during the 2026-27 academic year, non-tenure-track) in Journalism and Media Studies. Courses may include Introduction to Journalism (COMM 60), Introduction to Digital Storytelling (COMM 3), and upper-division journalism elective courses. Specific assignments will be made according to the academic qualifications of the individual and programmatic need. The successful candidate will teach the equivalent of six courses, with at least two courses in each quarter, fall, winter and spring. Each quarter is 10 weeks long, with an 11th week set for final examinations. This position starts September 1, 2026. This is an in-person position.

Requirements

• A terminal degree (MFA or PhD) in Journalism or closely-related field or a Master’s degree accompanied by commensurate academic and/or professional experience in Journalism or related fields will be considered.
• Can demonstrate excellence in teaching Journalism at the college level.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to provide evidence of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with inclusive pedagogical practices that promote access and academic success for all students.
• Experience teaching and mentoring a diverse population of undergraduate students.

Responsibilities

• Conducting and appearing at all assigned class meetings in a timely and prepared manner that demonstrates a command of the discipline and skill in presenting it effectively
• Assigning and evaluating assignments that align with the course description and course learning outcomes, and providing timely feedback to students
• Holding regular weekly office hours
• Submitting student grades that are appropriate, accurate and fair measures of student performance to the Office of the Registrar by the designated deadline
• Administering numerical and narrative evaluations for all courses
• Where applicable, teaching from an approved syllabus for the University Core courses assigned or working with the Chair to design an appropriate syllabus for submission for approval from the relevant Faculty Core Curriculum Committee
• Serving as an advisor to a reasonable number of students, commensurate with the full-time equivalency of the appointment, by providing informed advice to those students
• Developing courses for which they are responsible and contributing to general curriculum development
• Attending department meetings
• Serving on committees
• Advising student organizations and honor societies
• Taking part in student recruitment/orientation efforts
• Contributing to the accreditation or program assessment
• Supporting on-campus journalism activities, like mentoring student journalists through The Santa Clara, the student newspaper
• Other minimal instructional or academic duties may be assigned by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences or the Chair of the Department

Benefits

• benefits eligible
• comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees with programs and resources designed to promote and sustain personal health care, well-being, and the financial objectives of our employees and families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees