Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Lecturers (Adjunct Faculty) for the Undergraduate Program in Journalism and Media Studies (Spring 2025) |
| Department |
SC&I-Journalism & Media Stds |
| Salary |
Salary per Credit |
| Posting Summary |
The Department of Journalism and Media Studies seeks part-time lecturers for its undergraduate program in Journalism and Media Studies. Please see the description of our program at https://comminfo.rutgers.edu/academics/undergraduate/journalism-and-media-studies-major and the list of courses we offer at https://comminfo.rutgers.edu/academics/courses?courses=&program=28. Within your cover letter, please let us know which courses in our program you feel most prepared to teach. Please submit a cover letter, resume/curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for at least three references. You may also upload any evidence of your teaching experience such as sample syllabi or course materials, results of student instructional ratings, or published work. |
| Position Status |
Part Time |
| Posting Number |
24FA1174 |
| Posting Open Date |
11/08/2024 |
| Posting Close Date |
03/31/2025 |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
Bachelors degree required; masters degree preferred; doctoral degree welcome. Professional work experience is typical for our part-time faculty. |
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| Overview |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Established in 1766, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 69,000 students and 23,200 full- and part-time faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world.
The School of Communication and Information (SC&I) is a dynamic center of learning at the heart of the Rutgers-New Brunswick campus. Founded in 1982, SC&I research and teaching is delivered by three academic departments: Communication, Journalism and Media Studies, and Library and Information Science. Through five undergraduate majors and minors, three masters degrees, and an interdisciplinary Ph.D. program, the school teaches over 8,400 students each year, of whom 2,600 are its own undergraduate, masters, and doctoral students. Geographically adjacent and closely connected to the world's largest media and information hubs and supported by Rutgers' vibrant scholarly community, SC&I embraces the university goals of promoting diversity throughout our networks and programs, and is strongly committed to social engagement. For more about the school see:
http://comminfo.rutgers.edu
The Department of Journalism and Media Studies (
JMS) helps students learn the craft of finding and reporting the news, as well as making other types of media, using cutting-edge tools and technology. The department's courses also aid students in learning to evaluate and understand the wide variety of media forms that permeate their lives. Students gain a grounding in the history, ethics and values of journalism that can prepare them to be media producers during an exciting time of innovation while learning to analyze media systems and power in ways that help them become better-equipped citizens and community members. |
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Posting Details
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| Quick Link to Posting |
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/239073 |
| Campus |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus |
College Ave (RU-New Brunswick) |
| City |
New Brunswick |
| State |
NJ |
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