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Lecturer in Journalism, Department of Communication (AY 2026–2027)
Position overview
Position title: Lecturer of JournalismThe posted UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position: Unit-18 Faculty Salary Scale
Application Window
Open date: June 1, 2026
Next review date: Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Wednesday, Mar 31, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Department of Communication within the School of Social Sciences at the University of California, San Diego, invites applications for an ongoing appointment at the Lecturer (Unit 18-Non-Senate Faculty) level. We seek a dynamic industry professional committed to preparing students for success in today's rapidly evolving news media environment. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate introductory and advanced courses in journalism (including writing, reporting, ethics, and professionalization), be involved with ongoing course development in the journalism curriculum, advise students on academic matters, and maintain an active interest in changes and advances within the field of journalism.
Candidates should be prepared to teach courses such as COMM 115J: Journalistic Writing, Reporting, and Research, COMM 30: Digital Media Literacy, COMM 152: News Media and Politics, COMM 120N: News Media Workshop. Descriptions can be found in the Department of Communication Course Catalog.
Preference will be given to candidates who could also teach a course about the news media sector, including its history, organization, digitization, professional practices, and current challenges. Potential areas of specialization may include but are not limited to sports journalism, environmental journalism, public interest journalism, data journalism, investigative journalism, solutions journalism, arts & media, technology, journalistic ethics, and serving and covering underrepresented communities.
The Department of Communication at the University of California, San Diego, is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. Candidates must champion the highest standards of scholarship and a campus climate that supports equality and diversity. The position is in-person and classes will be held on the UC San Diego campus.
Qualifications
Masters Degree in Journalism OR 3+ years experience teaching at the university level.
Candidates must also have 5 years of professional experience in journalism at the time of application submission. Professional experience may consist of time spent in reporting, editing, and/or producing, in print, radio, television, podcasts, digital news, or other emerging areas of journalism, either in the U.S. or internationally.
Evidence of strong teaching experience at the university level. The ability to teach multiplatform and/or multimedia journalism.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Proof of Degree - Masters in Communication or related field completed prior to appointment (may be substituted with 3 years teaching experience at the university level)
Proof of degree may be official or unofficial transcripts, or a letter on institutional letterhead confirming completion of degree.
If using professional experience in lieu of a PhD, please upload a short statement explaining the substitution.
(Optional)Teaching Evaluations - Most recent two years of teaching
(Optional)
- 3 required (contact information only)
Help contact: gnle@ucsd.edu
About UC San Diego
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