Lecturer – Journalism and Media Studies

Location: Lehman College

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Department of Journalism and Media Studies invites applications for a full-time Lecturer position beginning Fall 2022.

This appointment requires a graduate degree in Journalism or other area of media study with prior experience as a media professional in fields that include but are not limited to radio, television, film, and text-based media. Candidates should have a broad knowledge of media study and practice that includes writing, production, and on-air presentation, enabling them to teach across the three majors in the department as needed.

This appointment requires the ability to teach a curriculum that is reflective of the current state of media, a demonstrated track record of successful teaching at the university level, a demonstrated track record of media achievement, and the ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate level courses across the three majors in the department as needed. These

three majors are:

• Film and Television Studies
• Journalism
• Media Communications Studies

Responsibilities include advising students and committee, administrative, supervisory, and other assignments normally associated with a

full-time Lecturer appointment. Evening and online teaching may be required. Faculty are expected to engage in student mentoring, academic assessment, and student recruitment and retention, and to participate in the origination of multimedia content produced by the Department of Journalism and Media Studies.

This is a non-research appointment that is teaching-intensive position. Lecturers teach 24 hours per year, which is normally 8 courses, or a 4-4 teaching load. This position requires a strong commitment to teaching excellence, student engagement, department collaboration, and professional media activity if applicable.

The Department of Journalism and Media Studies is housed in the School of Arts and Humanities at Lehman College. Lehman College

is a senior college in the City University of New York system that prides itself on its commitment to public urban higher education. Located in the Bronx, the College serves its diverse student body of more than 15,000 students by providing a liberal arts education that prepares them for employment, graduate study, and the professions. The College is a Hispanic-Serving Institution.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in area(s) of expertise, and the ability to teach successfully.

Preferred:
Master’s degree in areas of expertise noted above, a demonstrated track record of successful teaching at the university level, a demonstrated track record of media achievement

COMPENSATION

Salaries are commensurate with education and experience, and are subject to the Professional Staff Congress-CUNY salary schedule: https://psc-cuny.org/content/salary-schedules-full-time-faculty-and-research-series.

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

HOW TO APPLY

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CLOSING DATE

Please submit completed applications by January 1, 2022 for full consideration. Review of CVs will begin on January 3 and continue until a candidate has been identified.

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