Adjunct Instructor, Journalism

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This Vacancy Requires:

• A complete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications and or “See Resume” will not be accepted
  .
• Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application (if required). Transcripts must include the applicant’s name and degrees conferred. Scans, photos, or unofficial copies are acceptable. Official transcripts will be collected upon hire (if applicable).

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonable accommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at  or by email jobs
.

* The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications and for salary placement of finalist(s). Please include all relevant work experience.

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title Adjunct Instructor, Journalism

Campus

Job Number

Job Number 27-ADJ
38

Employment Date

Employment Date Spring Semester 2027

Job Category

Job Category Adjunct Faculty

Application & Position Contact Information

Rachel Murdock at rcmurdock.

Salary Information

$1,123 per Equivalent Credit Hour ( ECH ).

Job Summary

Adjunct Journalism Instructor to teach face to face and online Gender, Sexuality, and the Media for Spring Semester 2027.

Essential Functions

Teaches assigned courses in accordance with course competencies and syllabi. Develops and/or utilizes a variety of instructional strategies, techniques and delivery methods designed to meet the individual learning styles of students. Fosters a safe and civil learning environment. Informs students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies. Monitors, evaluates, and documents student attendance, progress and competency attainment.

Required Qualifications

Master of Journalism or any master’s with 12 graduate semester credits in Journalism. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with a wide variety of individuals coming from varied backgrounds.

Desired Qualifications

Teaching experience.

Work Schedule

Spring Semester 2027. Monday and Wednesday 12:50pm – 2:15pm.

Posting Date

Posting Date 09/15/2026

Deadline for Submitting Applications

Open Until Filled Yes

Application Instructions

This Vacancy Requires:

• A complete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications and or “See Resume” will not be accepted
  .
• Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application (if required). Transcripts must include the applicant’s name and degrees conferred. Scans, photos, or unofficial copies are acceptable. Official transcripts will be collected upon hire (if applicable).

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonable accommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at  or by email jobs
.

* The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications and for salary placement of finalist(s). Please include all relevant work experience.

Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in nor allow discrimination covered by law against any person, group or organization. This includes in its programs, activities, employment practices, or hiring practices, and harassment or discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information (in employment), and actual or potential parental, family or marital status.

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