Regular Lecturer, Non-Tenure-Track, Department of Journalism, Public Relations & Media

Regular Lecturer, Non-Tenure-Track, Department of Journalism, Public Relations & New Media

Journalism, Public Relations and New Media

Location:

Waco, Texas

Open Date:
Jul 06, 2026

at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The Baylor Department of Journalism, Public Relations & New Media is seeking a colleague to join our faculty at the rank of lecturer. This non‑tenure track position will begin in August 2027. Responsibilities for this position may include teaching basic and intermediate broadcast, visual media, and/or multimedia journalism classes. This is a full‑time teaching position.

This appointment is a renewable full‑time, benefits‑eligible, teaching‑focused position with a 6‑year promotion path to Senior Lecturer for successful candidates and a 12‑year promotion path to Teaching Professor for highly successful candidates.

A candidates who are outside of the United States and do not have other nonimmigrant visa status will not be sponsored for an H‑1B petition.

Required

• A master’s degree in journalism, broadcast, communications or a related field is required.
• A minimum of three years of relevant professional experience in one or more of the following areas: multimedia journalism, broadcast reporting, writing or producing, or a related field is required.

Preferred

• Preferred teaching experience in one or more of the following areas: multimedia journalism, broadcast reporting, writing or producing, or a related field.

The Final date to receive applications is 11 PM CDT on Sept. 11, 2026. To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be submitted through Interfolio by 09/11/26.

For questions regarding the position, please contact Sharon Gripp, Search Committee Chair, at Sharon_K_Johnson.

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