The University of Kansas
The University of Kansas is hiring: POOL - Lecturer for Journalism and Mass Comm
The University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, US, 66045
Overview The University of Kansas William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications seeks applicants interested in teaching in a variety of courses for the School. These positions will be part-time as needed and may be available at the main campus in Lawrence or online, particularly in the Integrated Marketing Communications (DIMC) 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. Names of 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. Employment with the University of Kansas is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.
Note: Due to complex state employment laws, the University of Kansas may be unable to hire fully remote workers for this position outside of Kansas. Specifically, we cannot currently offer employment to candidates residing in the following states: California and Delaware. We appreciate your understanding and invite interested individuals from eligible states to apply.
Position Details 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 for online courses include: 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, and others.
Undergraduate Level Courses: 100% Teaching. Lecturers teach 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
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
Qualifications Graduate Level Courses:
PhD, JD, MD or other post-graduate doctoral degree, and two years of professional experience related to the subject or scholarly research or creative work suitable to the subject taught OR
Those without a PhD, JD, MD or other post-graduate doctoral degree may be certified to work with a PhD student on an ad-hoc basis. Such instructors shall have at least a Master\'s degree and 7 years of relevant experience and 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 two years professional experience related to the subject to be taught OR
Those without a relevant Master\'s Degree will have a Bachelor\'s Degree in the discipline & 5 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline & 10 years of relevant experience. Relevant experience includes experience in relevant jobs in the media, creative, or representation industry with publications or work products demonstrating:
Executive or management experience, and/or
Research, analysis and creative experience, and/or
Supervisory experience, and/or
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, and two years of professional experience related to the subject or scholarly research or creative work suitable to the subject taught OR
Those with a relevant Master\'s degree may be certified to teach in the DIMC Program if they have at least seven years\' service in the media, creative or representative profession with publications or work products demonstrating:
Executive or management experience, and/or
Research, analysis and creative experience, and/or
Supervisory experience, and/or
A documented record of successful teaching at the post-secondary level
Those without a relevant Master\'s degree may be certified to teach a specific course in the DIMC Program if they have at least a Bachelor\'s Degree and seven years\' service in the media, creative or representative profession, with expertise specific to the course taught, documented with publications or work products demonstrating:
Executive or management experience and/or
Research, analysis or creative experience, and/or
Supervisory experience, and/or
A documented record of successful teaching at the post-secondary level.
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 Course:
Successful teaching experience at a 4-year college.
Earned Doctorate
DIMC Graduate Level Courses:
Successful teaching experience at a 4-year college.
Additional Candidate Instructions 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.
Application Details Contact Information to Applicants: journalismsearch@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
Application Review Begins: Thursday July 31, 2025
Note: Please ensure your application materials are complete and submitted through the official KU online application system.
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