Title: Adjunct Instructor: Video, Broadcast & Multimedia/Digital & Print and Photojournalism News

Employee Classification: Non-Pos Salaried Posting Code

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Lib Arts & Soc Sci

Department: UNT-Mayborn Sch of Journal-Gen-138000

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Varies based on assignment

FTE: Varies based on assignment

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

The Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism is an ACEJMC-accredited school with the only professionally accredited journalism master’s program in the four-state region of Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arkansas. The school is located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, in one of the largest media markets in the country. We offer journalism classes in public relations, advertising, print/digital, broadcast/digital, and photojournalism. The Mayborn enrolls approximately 850 undergraduate students and 85 graduate students. Graduates have won many national and international awards, including Pulitzer Prizes. The school offers students multi-platform professional opportunities including the award-winning North Texas Daily student newspaper, Denton Public Access TV, and student-run photography and ad/PR agencies. The school also hosts the annual Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Conference, the nationally acclaimed conference for aspiring and experienced writers, journalists and authors.

Position Overview

The Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism seeks qualified individuals for its Adjunct Instructor pool and welcomes applicants at any time. This posting is for the Fall 2024, Spring 2025 and Summer 2025 semesters. The specific courses involved may vary from semester to semester and openings to teach these courses develop on a periodic basis, depending on department teaching needs. We are seeking candidates with at least three years full-time experience in Media and/or college teaching. Experience teaching online classes is a plus.

The anticipated need is for:
News Writing – Introductory and Advanced
Photojournalism – Introductory and Advanced
Broadcast – Introductory and Advanced
Magazine Writing and Publishing – Undergraduate and Graduate
Race, Gender & Media; Sports, Food, Music and Opinion Journalism
Digital Media for Journalists
Law & Ethics

Minimum Qualifications

-Master’s degree in journalism or related field.
-Video, Broadcast & Multimedia, Digital and Print and Photojournalism experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Three years full-time experience in media and/or college teaching

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Work Schedule:

varies based on assignment

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.