Fall Journalism Adjunct Instructor Position; s

The Institution

St. John’s University, established in 1870, operates two New York City campuses and international locations in Rome, Italy;
Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France, along with study abroad sites worldwide. Recognized by the Princeton Review and other rankings for outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship and volunteer opportunities, student life focus, and broad study abroad offerings, the university offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs across its six colleges and schools, with an expanding online portfolio. Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations.

St. John’s, as a Catholic and Vincentian university, is dedicated to inclusive excellence, ensuring the intrinsic worth of all community members is honored and equity is advanced at every level.

The Journalism Program within the Division of Mass Communication invites adjunct assistant professors and instructors to teach Sports Broadcasting and TV/Radio Writing/Reporting for the fall 2026 semester. The program offers undergraduate coursework in writing, interviewing, ethics, sports broadcasting, sports writing, broadcast news reporting, podcasting, copy editing, and online news.

Instructional setting: face‑to‑face, 85‑minute class sessions held twice weekly. Rank and salary are based on education level, quality and quantity of relevant industry experience, and college teaching experience.

The adjunct faculty member will work under the direct supervision of the Division Chair and will:

• Prepare and distribute a course outline aligned with the syllabus.
• Develop instructional materials (lectures, readings, assignments, exams, projects) that achieve the learning outcomes stated in the syllabus.
• Evaluate student performance throughout the semester and provide periodic constructive feedback.
• Enter grades, post them per Provost’s Office guidelines, and be available to discuss grades in person, by email, or phone.
• Respond promptly to information requests during and after the course.

Introduces students to sports broadcasting, including preparation for play‑by‑play and color commentary, in‑studio radio and television sportscasts, interviews, voice‑over work for game highlights, and TV and radio broadcast production.

Examines news writing and broadcasting principles, covering script production, video and content gathering, broadcast reporting, interviewing, and ethical considerations in news stories and newscasts.

• At least a bachelor’s degree, three years of higher‑education teaching experience, and five years of significant work experience in news broadcasting, sports broadcasting, or sports journalism.
• Strong teaching experience in higher education within the relevant field, with industry experience highly valued.

Submit a CV documenting teaching experience, courses taught, and industry experience through the St. John’s University website:

• Adjunct Assistant Professor: $1,906 per contact hour.
• Adjunct Instructor: $1,803 per contact hour (NYC Pay Transparency Act).

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, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.