Eastern Illinois University hiring sports media Journalism Instructor
Eastern Illinois University’s School of Communication and Journalism invites applications for an annually contracted Journalism Instructor specializing in sports media.
About the role
Primary duties include teaching undergraduate courses in sports media relations, sports writing, and news reporting and writing. Candidates with the ability or interest in teaching digital and social media journalism and database journalism are encouraged.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in journalism or a related field
- College teaching experience
- Professional journalistic experience
- Strong communication skills
- Demonstrated potential to teach undergraduate students in sports media
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage with competitive employee insurance premiums and flexible plan options
- Vision insurance included with medical at no cost
- Dental insurance plans available
- Participation in the State University Retirement System, including medical insurance benefits upon retirement
- Tuition waivers for employees and dependent children
- Up to 12 paid holidays annually, plus earned vacation and sick time
Pay
$6,670 to $7,450 per month, depending upon qualifications.
About the School
The School of Communication and Journalism houses academic divisions devoted to Communication Studies and Journalism. The Division of Journalism is accredited by the ACEJMC. The school employs 16 tenured/tenure-track and nine annually contracted faculty and offers five undergraduate degree programs (Journalism, Communication Studies, Health Communication, Public Relations, and TV/Video Production) along with a master’s degree in Communication Studies. The school is one of the largest academic units on campus, serving approximately 250 majors.
About the University & Community
Eastern Illinois University, established in 1895, is a traditional regional residential institution offering a superior education at a relatively low cost. EIU is recognized as the highest-ranking independent public regional university in Illinois and among the Midwest’s top public regional universities by U.S. News & World Report. The university hosts more than 175 student organizations, NCAA Division I athletics, and active research opportunities.
The campus is located in Charleston, Illinois—a comfortable and safe east-central town within a two- to three-hour drive of Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis.
Diversity and Inclusion
Eastern Illinois University is committed to fostering a learning community where all members feel welcomed and valued. The university provides equality of opportunity in all areas of campus life and offers insurance benefits to same-sex domestic partners and spouses.