Lecturer, School of Journalism & Media
About the role
The School of Journalism and Media seeks applicants for a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Journalism with teaching and administrative duties.
Responsibilities
- Serving as instructor of two courses per semester in news reporting, news editing, writing for mass media, advanced writing, AP style, and other journalism courses.
- Working with the Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues as a writer, editor and researcher for IRJ publications, including The Rural Blog and Kentucky Health News.
Requirements
The successful candidate should hold a master’s degree or higher in journalism, communication, or a related field, and have professional experience in journalism.
Qualifications
- University-level teaching experience preferred, especially for applicants with significant professional experience in journalism.
- Appointment at the level of Senior Lecturer may be considered if the successful applicant has at least six years of full-time university-level teaching experience and can demonstrate teaching excellence through a teaching portfolio.
Skills
No supervisory responsibilities.
Benefits
The University of Kentucky offers various benefits, including retirement plans, medical coverage, life insurance, and optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance. The University is a tobacco-free campus.
Pay
The anticipated start is August 16, 2026, or January 1, 2027. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Schedule
This is a non-tenure eligible, academic year (August through May), 9-month faculty appointment in the Lecturer Title Series with opportunity for summer pay.
Contact Information
Questions regarding the position may be directed to Benjy Hamm, director of the Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues, at benjy.hamm@uky.edu.