Long-Term Substitute Instructor - Mass Communications

Position Title Long-Term Substitute Instructor - Mass Communications

Job Duties

Butler Community College is committed to developing responsible, engaged, lifelong learners and contributing to the vitality of the communities it serves. Butler Community College invites applications for a Substitute Journalism Instructor. This position provides temporary instructional support for journalism and mass communications courses as needed and is responsible for delivering classroom and/or laboratory instruction in performance-based reporting, multimedia journalism, newspaper and magazine production, and general media courses.

The Substitute Journalism Instructor supports student learning through effective instruction and assessment aligned with existing syllabi and course materials; assists with student media activities, including advising and supporting student publications when applicable; utilizes media equipment and software for content acquisition, editing, layout, and distribution across print, broadcast, and digital platforms; maintains a professional, inclusive, and engaging learning environment; and communicates effectively with department leadership while adhering to all college policies and procedures.

Campus Locations El Dorado Nature of Position Faculty Full Time (length of contract):

- 2 Months +/- If Part Time, list Working Hours Salary (Commensurate with education and experience) Starting @ $45,320 /yr. Commensurate with education and experience. Open Date 01/22/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary

Qualifications

The applicant may be requested to authorize the College to procure a consumer report(s) for employment purposes.

We regret that the College is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status.

Qualifications

Required knowledge and skills

Must be skilled in a variety of instructional techniques and technologies, with a demonstrated commitment to student engagement and learning outcomes.

Required experience

Three or more years of experience teaching mass communications at the collegiate level and/or three or more years of experience reporting (print/electronic).

Required educational background

Master's degree in Mass Communications, or related, with at least 18 hours within discipline.