Lecturer in Journalism (100%)

UMass Amherst • Amherst, NY

8d • $65,550 - $86,500 • Onsite

About The Position

The Journalism Department invites applications for a full-time Lecturer expected to start on September 1, 2027. Teaching responsibilities will primarily include undergraduate courses in newswriting and reporting as well as some advanced reporting/writing courses. The successful applicant will be expected to teach a 3-3 load while engaging in service activities that are commensurate with peers at their rank, such as serving on departmental committees, sponsoring internships and supervising Honors projects. The Journalism Department is a collegial and dynamic group focused on quality undergraduate education, with award-winning instructors and courses consistently receiving high student evaluation and senior survey scores. Class sizes are generally small, allowing for strong connections with students. The department fosters a culture of respect and mutual support, and both tenure-track and non-tenure-track faculty have a voice in departmental governance. UMass Amherst is committed to supporting faculty in combining work and family/personal responsibilities and was recognized as one of the Chronicle of Higher Education's “Great Colleges to Work For.”

Requirements

• Master’s degree in journalism, communication, or a related field as of September 1, 2027.
• At least five years of professional journalism experience.
• College-level teaching experience.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and versatility.
• Demonstrated ability to provide insightful and practical hands-on training and feedback to students.
• Strong commitment to pedagogical innovation and adaptation.
• Relevant professional experience in journalism.
• Ability to operate effectively in a diverse faculty and student community.
• Value collegiality, collaboration, achievement, and integrity.

Nice To Haves

• Professional and teaching experience in science journalism.
• Professional and teaching experience in longform reporting.
• Candidates who can operate effectively in a diverse faculty and student community.
• Candidates who value collegiality, collaboration, achievement, and integrity.
• Candidates who have had non-traditional career paths.
• Candidates who have spent time outside of academia.
• Candidates who have paused their careers for caregiving reasons.
• Commitment to mentoring under-represented demographics within journalism and public relations.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in newswriting and reporting.
• Teach advanced reporting/writing courses.
• Teach a 3-3 load.
• Engage in service activities such as serving on departmental committees.
• Sponsor internships.
• Supervise Honors projects.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Eligibility to join the Massachusetts Society of Professors—faculty and librarian union.
• Institutional support for faculty to combine work and family/personal responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level