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Fall 2026 Journalism Adjunct Instructor Positions

St. John's University is inviting applicants for adjunct faculty members to teach Sports Broadcasting and TV/Radio Writing/Reporting for the Fall 2026 semester.

• Prepare and distribute to students a course outline in accordance with the course syllabus.
• Develop instructional materials (lectures, readings, assignments, exams, projects, etc.) that will achieve the learning outcomes as stated in the course syllabus.
• Evaluate student performance throughout the semester and provide periodic and constructive feedback to students.
• Evaluate student performance and post grades for each student as directed by the Provost's Office and offer availability to discuss grades with students in person, by email or phone.
• Promptly respond to requests for information before, during, and after the course as required by the Division Chair and the CCPS Dean's Office.

JOU 2204 Sports Broadcasting introduces students to the world of sports broadcasting, including the preparation for play-by-play and color commentary, conducting in-studio radio and television sportscasts and interviews, providing voiceovers for game highlights, and doing TV and radio broadcast work.

JOU 3312 Advanced News Reporting and Writing for TV & Radio examines the techniques and principles of news writing and producing broadcast news scripts as well as gathering video and content for news stories, doing broadcast reporting and interviewing. Students gather, write and record news stories and examine the theories and practice of broadcast news and explore ethical issues related to broadcast stories and newscasts.

• Experience both in teaching higher education in the field of news broadcasting, sports broadcasting or sports journalism and industry experience are highly valued.
• Minimum requirements include a bachelor's degree, at least three years teaching experience in higher education and a minimum of five years of significant work experience in the field.

Adjunct Assistant Professor: $1,906 per contact hour.

Adjunct Instructor: $1,803 per contact hour.

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is $1,803 per contact hour for an Adjunct Instructor to $1,906 per contact hour for an Adjunct Assistant Professor.

St. John's University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.