POOL - Lecturer for Journalism and Mass Communications Programs Job at Universit

Position Overview The University of Kansas William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications seeks applications from persons interested in teaching a variety of courses for the School. These positions will be on a part‑time basis as needed, and may be available at the main campus in Lawrence or online, particularly in the Integrated Marketing Communications master's program. PhD, MSJ, and undergraduate courses in a variety of areas are listed below in the job duties section. The School invites qualified scholars to submit applications, which will be reviewed by faculty. Qualified applicants will be placed in a pool for consideration for part‑time, temporary, and/or regular teaching positions. The successful candidate must have appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. before employment begins. Any employment with the University of Kansas is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check. Lecturers are non‑tenure‑track members of the faculty with limited term appointments; their primary role is instructional with no obligations to perform research or service. Due to complex state employment laws, the University of Kansas may be unable to hire fully remote workers for this position outside of Kansas. Candidates residing in California and Delaware are not eligible. Interested individuals from eligible states are invited to apply. Job Description Graduate Level Courses 100% Teaching. Lecturers teach graduate courses appropriate to their specialties at KU's Main Campus in Lawrence, KS or online courses. Course needs vary and include the following subject areas: Writing for Marketing Communications Marketing Fundamentals for Communicators Branding in Marketing Communications Relationship Marketing Marketing Ethics Social Media Strategy Social Media Metrics Information in Context Analyzing Audiences Digital Marketing Analytics Web 3.0/User Experience Search Engine Optimization/Marketing Digital Marketing Compliance/Privacy/Legal Marketing Automation/CRM Marketing Communications Research Leadership and Management in Marketing Communications Social Media and Integrated Marketing Communications Advanced Mass Communications Ethics and Legal Issues Capstone in Marketing Communications Seminars such as Crisis Communications and others Course needs vary and include the following subject areas for online courses: Information Insight I Data Collection I and II Data Analysis Data Visualization and Presentation Analyzing Audiences Social Media Strategy Information in Context Social Media Metrics Information Insight II Undergraduate Level Courses 100% Teaching. Lecturers teaching undergraduate level courses in Multimedia Journalism, Digital Marketing Communication, Advertising and Public Relations, Media Arts and Production, or Sports Media and Society. Course needs vary and include the following subject areas: Media and Society Words at Work: Writing Essentials Stand and Deliver Know Your Audience: Presentation Essentials Tech Tools Visual Storytelling Information Exploration Media Writing for Audiences Media Law and Ethics Diversity Data Storytelling Digital Media and others Multimedia Journalism Multimedia Reporting Multimedia Editing Advanced Media and Capstone courses in newspaper, magazine, online and broadcast Digital Marketing Communications, Advertising and Public Relations Introduction to Digital Marketing Communications, Advertising and Public Relations Advanced Digital Marketing Communications, Advertising and Public Relations Research in Digital Marketing Communications, Advertising and Public Relations Message Development in Digital Marketing Communications, Advertising and Public Relations Campaigns in Digital Marketing Communications, Advertising and Public Relations Media Arts and Production Creative Concepting Audience Experience Creative Video Production Creative Audio & Podcasting Project Management Intellectual Property & Fair Use Gamification Content Creation & Website Management Advanced Visual Media Documentary Media Entrepreneurship and Creators Sports Media & Society Sports Media in the 21st Century Communicating Sports Information Sports Message Strategies Multimedia Sports Journalism Cultivating Sports Audiences Sports on the Beat Capstone Required Qualifications Evaluation will be based on: 1) descriptions of work experience and educational experiences in the letter of application; 2) record of accomplishments and productivity in the resume; and 3) information from professional references. Graduate Level Courses PhD, JD, MD, or other post‑graduate doctoral degree and at least two years of professional experience related to the subject or scholarly research or creative work suitable to the subject taught; OR For those without a doctoral degree, at least a Master’s degree and seven years of relevant experience with demonstrated scholarly research credentials, including: Published academic or scholarly articles, books, or equivalent material; and/or Substantial creative products demonstrating work at the national or international level; and/or A documented record of successful teaching at the graduate level. Undergraduate Level Courses Master’s degree and at least two years of professional experience related to the subject to be taught; OR For those without a Master’s degree, a Bachelor’s degree in the discipline and five years of relevant experience; or a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline and ten years of relevant experience. Relevant experience includes executive or management experience, research, analysis, and creative experience; preferred supervisory experience; and a documented record of successful teaching at the post‑secondary level. Digital and Integrated Marketing Communications – Graduate Level Courses PhD, JD, MD, MFA, or other post‑graduate doctoral degree with two years of professional experience related to the subject or scholarly research or creative work suitable to the subject taught; OR For those with a relevant Master’s degree, at least seven years of service in the media, creative, or representative profession with publications or work products demonstrating executive or management experience, research, analysis, and creative experience, supervisory experience, and a documented record of successful teaching at the post‑secondary level; OR For those without a relevant Master’s degree, a Bachelor’s degree and at least seven years of service in the media, creative, or representative profession, with expertise specific to the course taught and documented publications or work products demonstrating the required experience and teaching record. This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community. Preferred Qualifications Graduate Level Courses Successful teaching experience at a 4‑year college. Earned Doctorate. Undergraduate Level Courses Successful teaching experience at a 4‑year college. Earned Doctorate. DIMC Graduate Level Courses Successful teaching experience at a 4‑year college. Contact Information to Applicants journalismsearch@ku.edu Additional Candidate Instruction Please attach a resume, a cover letter addressing how you meet or exceed the required and preferred qualifications, and a list of three professional references to the online application form. Application reviewed on an ongoing basis. Advertised Salary Range Commensurate with experience Application Review Begins 31‑Jul‑2025 Primary Campus University of Kansas Lawrence Campus Employment Details FTE: 0.50 Reg/Temp: Regular Employee Class: F‑Faculty Disclaimer The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. 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