Adjunct Instructor, E.W. Scripps School of Journalism; POOL

Job Description:

The E.W. Scripps School of Journalism is accepting resumes for potential openings for classes starting in Fall 2025 and continuing in the academic year . The need for these positions is undetermined at this time and is dependent on operational need including enrollment and staffing. If a need arises, the department will select candidates from this posting.

Classes may be taught online remotely or in person on the Athens, Ohio campus. Please specify your availability in your application.

Applications to this pool will be utilized to fill part-time, non-tenure track, non-benefits eligible instructor positions for courses offered by the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism on the Athens campus as departmental/student demand dictates. The number of courses offered each semester by the journalism school is largely dependent on full-time faculty leave of absences and student demand. Therefore, we often have the need for part-time instructors with very short notice.

Such part-time positions will be filled using qualified applicants from this pool.

When applying, applicants must specify qualifications / interest for specific disciplines and courses. Courses include the following:

• Precision Language
• Multiplatform Reporting and Writing
• Strategic Social Media
• Digital Information Innovation
• Advertising and Public Relations Writing
• Advertising and Public Relations Research
• Graphics and Audiences
• Data Journalism
• International and Cross-Cultural Advertising
• Mass Media Principles
• News and Information Literacy

Course descriptions for undergraduate courses can be found online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Applications will be accepted into the pool on an ongoing basis.

The E.W. Scripps School of Journalism is a top-ranked, ACEJMC
-accredited journalism school that offers a hands-on, personalized experience for students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The school offers state-of-the-art teaching facilities, many international opportunities, competitive salaries and benefits, and a collegial, teamwork-oriented work environment. Our undergraduate students are academically oriented, many of them coming from honors programs in high school. To learn more about the school, visit .

Ohio University is committed to creating a respectful and inclusive educational and workplace environment. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Bachelor's degree in journalism or communication related field and at least one year of experience in journalism, advertising or publication relations fields.

A master's degree is preferred. At least three years of industry experience are also preferred.

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Applicants may contact Dr. Hans K. Meyer, meyerh, if they have questions about this position.

Temporary (for group 3 ONLY)