School of Communication, Lecturer of Broadcast Journalism, Non-Tenure Track

Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000
Benefits Information: https://www.luc.edu/hr/benefits/

The School of Communication at Loyola University Chicago is seeking a broadcast journalism lecturer to teach newscasting and production courses in the school's state-of-the-art media convergence studio.

The position calls for an instructor who can teach a variety of introductory and advanced multimedia journalism courses, including Reporting Basics I, Broadcast Newswriting, Mastering Video Reporting, and the Newscasting and Producing class. The instructor will also train and supervise students on the production of a weekly newscast.

Candidates should have professional broadcast experience in positions such as news reporter, field producer, show producer, or general manager. Experience teaching broadcast news courses at the college level is also preferred.

Located in Chicago, one of the world's great communication centers, Loyola's School of Communication provides an ideal setting for integrating study with practical application in the expanding field of communication.

Students in the School of Communication benefit from a distinguished scholarly faculty working with experienced communication professionals in journalism, media studies, advertising, public relations, film production, cultural communication and public advocacy.

The School of Communication, with close to 650 undergraduate and graduate students, offers on-site production facilities as well as proximity to Chicago's vast production community. The school's Media Convergence Studio features a news desk, high-end video equipment, a control room and a podcast studio. The school as has a 24-hour FM radio station, an award-winning student newspaper, a student-run communication agency, and an extensive internship program.

The appointment is a non-tenure track position. Candidates should have significant professional experience in broadcast journalism and the potential to be an outstanding teacher and a leader in service to the profession. Salary and teaching load will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Minimum education: Master's degree in journalism or related communication field

The appointment is a non-tenure track position. Candidates should have significant professional experience in broadcast journalism and the potential to be an outstanding teacher and a leader in service to the profession.

This salary range is for a nine-month academic appointment. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree; training; field or discipline; budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Applicants are asked to submit (1) a cover letter, (2) resume or CV, (3) two samples of professional work, (4) names and contact information of three individuals prepared to provide professional references. Submit applications to www.careers.luc.edu.

Starting date is July 1, 2025, with initial review of applications beginning January 2025.

Send inquiries to:
John Slania, Chair, Search Committee, School of Communication, 820 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611.

As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago's mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes-including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

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