School of Arts & Sciences/Communication Department Adjunct Instructor
Job in
Langston, Logan County, Oklahoma, 73050, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
Oklahoma State University
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary, Apprenticeship/Internship
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
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Creative Arts/Media
Digital Media / Production -
Education / Teaching
Digital Media / Production, University Professor, Academic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Langston
School of Arts & Sciences/Communication Department Adjunct Instructor-1841
Job no: 493698
Work type: Adjunct/Temp Faculty
Location: Langston
Categories: Faculty/Instructor
Campus
LANGSTON
Contact Name & Email
Nika Wilson, luhumanresources
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.
Appointment Length
6 months or less
Hiring Range
- Standard compensation rate per course, based on class size
While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by to ensure full consideration.
Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter, official transcript and in three professional recommendation letters.
About this Position
The Communication Department seeks a professional journalist to serve as an Adjunct Instructor. This individual will bring current news media experience into the classroom and guide students in creating polished news content across a variety of traditional and digital platforms while emphasizing industry standards, ethics, and newsroom workflows.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to academic excellence and student success.
Why Join Langston University?
- Be part of a vibrant academic community committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service
- Inspire and mentor students in a student-centered learning environment
- Flexible teaching load ideal for working professionals
- Opportunity to contribute to the continued success of Oklahoma's only Historically Black College/University (HBCU)
- Teach undergraduate-level courses in Broadcast Journalism. Courses may include but are not limited to the following:
Introduction to Mass Media, Writing for Mass Media, News Writing, Public Relations, Layout & Design, Photography, Videography, Announcing, Radio Production, Television Production, Broadcast Writing, Broadcast Law, and Practicum. - Provide real-world insight while training students in editorial and production processes across multiple platforms
- Supervise students in producing publishable content across multiple platforms for campus or external media outlets
- Collaborate with full-time faculty to align curriculum with industry trends
- Advise students on professional development, internships, and career pathways
- Instruct students on developing proficiency with necessary equipment and software applications as needed for the generation of content across various platforms.
- Assist with departmental efforts regarding recruitment and retention
- Facilitate workshops on highly specialized areas of Broadcast Journalism (e.g., covering trauma, mental health and the journalist)
- Guide students on understanding the art of storytelling as it unfolds in the real-world across multiple platforms.
- And other duties as assigned
- Master's
- Masters degree in Journalism, Mass Communications, or a related field.
- (Candidates with a Bachelor's degree and commensurate experience in the news media industry will be considered.)
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience in the news media industry
- 5+ years of professional newsroom experience, preferably at a daily or weekly publication
- On-set experience with directing, producing, or field reporting
- Familiarity with live broadcasting, podcasting, You Tube, social video formats, and mobile journalism
- Experience with digital publishing platforms (e.g., Word Press, InDesign, CMS systems)
- 3+ years of experience with teaching at the college level
- Currently employed in the news media and/or journalism industry
- Deep understanding of ethical standards, sourcing, deadline management, and editorial decision-making
- Able to translate current industry workflows and expectations into a learning environment
- Comfortable mentoring students in both technical and editorial aspects of production across various platforms
- Exemplified competence with production-related tools and equipment (e.g., cameras, microphones, lighting)
- Exhibited expertise with a variety of graphic design (e.g., InDesign), audio editing (e.g., Adobe Audition), and video editing (e.g., Adobe Premier, Final Cut Pro) software applications.
- Experience with teaching, training, or mentorship at the college level
- Demonstrated proficiency in news gathering, news writing, and AP style
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated passion for teaching and student success
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive learning environment
- Ph.D./Ed.D.
- In related field of study
- Previous teaching at a collegiate level.
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