Position Title: Instructors of Journalism and Strategic Communication Compensation: $3,000 per three-credit hour class Department: School of Journalism & Stratgc Comm - Temp Start Date: 01/11/2027 About this opportunity: The School of Journalism and Strategic Communication is a supportive community of faculty, staff, and students driven to pursue knowledge and share truth that spurs progress and adds value to our world. Our faculty are expert researchers and practitioners in journalism and strategic communication dedicated to outfitting students with the expertise, confidence, and connections to lead our fields. Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. What you'll do and what you'll bring: Position Function: The School of Journalism and Strategic Communication invites applications for part-time instructors to teach online and/or on-campus, undergraduate and/or graduate courses beginning in January 2027 in advertising, journalism, media analytics, AI, public relations, sports public relations, design and/or photo journalism. Duties and Responsibilities: Teach online and/or on-campus, undergraduate and/or graduate courses beginning in Spring 2027 in advertising, journalism, media analytics, AI, public relations, sports public relations, design and/or photojournalism. Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in advertising, journalism, public relations, sports administration, mass communications, or field related to the classes taught by the date of appointment. OR A Bachelor’s Degree and evidence demonstrating a high level of professional proficiency and expertise in advertising, journalism, public relations, sports public relations, mass communications, or field related to the classes taught by the date of appointment. Evidence may include: (1) high-quality portfolio and/or résumé including 5+ years of experience in relation to courses to be taught;(2) evidence of leadership/management experience and/or evidence of professional experience in highly competitive professional media environments;(3) nationally recognized license or certification;(4) significant professional awards; OR(5) high-quality peer-reviewed scholarly and/or juried creative activities. Preferred Qualifications: Terminal degree from an accredited college or university in advertising, journalism, public relations, mass communications, or related field relevant to the classes taught; five years teaching experience; and five years professional media experience. How to apply: Dr. Johnny Sparks, Director and Professor-Committee Chair; jvsparks@bsu.edu Please follow upload instructions to attach all of the required supporting documents listed below: IMPORTANT: To ensure accurate processing of your application, do not rely on a resume upload to populate the job experience section. All work history must be entered directly into the application fields. Three references will need to be provided. Required Documents: Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae (CV) Goodness requires action to grow. We're dedicated to doing our part to keep goodness growing in Muncie, at our university, and as far beyond as possible. That's where you come in. When you join our team, you become part of goodness in action. Our main priority: uplifting students so they can discover their full potential. This is how we fly. There are about 3,000 full-time faculty and staff in the Ball State University work family. Each brings unique gifts to help us be the kind of institution we want to be. In return, we do our best to take care of them through comprehensive medical and dental plans, a Health Savings Account (which we contribute to), and a whole range of wellness, retirement, and other benefits like covering the cost of tuition at Ball State for you and your family. We can offer you more. Where you live matters just as much as where you work. We get it. That's why we've invested since the very beginning in making our hometown work. On campus, find state-of-the-art facilities and one-of-a-kind arts and cultural events. In Muncie, you'll find a warm and welcoming community with affordable housing and a vibrant downtown arts, food, and music scene. What could be better? You here - for starters. Ball State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or any legally protected status. Ball State provides accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the position. Contact Melissa Rubrecht, Director of Employee Relations, at 765-285-1823 for assistance. People and Culture Services Administration Building (AD), Room G008 2000 University Avenue Muncie, IN 47306 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday Phone: 765-285-1834 Fax: 765-285-8663

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