<p>Position Title:</p> <p>Lecturer in Journalism and Communication</p> <p>Appointment Type:</p> <p>Faculty</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:</p> <p>The Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa seeks a lecturer to teach the school's professional orientation course and serve as a faculty mentor to undergraduate students. The successful candidate will teach up to three 1-credit sections per semester of an introductory class preparing students to engage with the school's academic and co-curricular programming.</p> <p>Adherence to programmatic goals and curriculum objectives is required, as the school is accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC).</p> <p>Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.</p> <p>Required Minimum Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Master's degree in related field.</p> </li><li> <p>Two years of professional experience in advertising, public relations, journalism, sports media, or education.</p> </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Demonstrated teaching excellence in higher education</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated ability to mentor students and/or emerging professionals</p> </li><li> <p>Additional professional experience beyond the required amount in advertising, journalism, public relations, sports media, or education</p> </li></ul> <p>Department/Program & College Description:</p> <p>The Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication has a dynamic ACEJMC-accredited undergraduate program and a strong master's program. The school has undergraduate majors in advertising, journalism and mass communication, public relations, and sports media and communication, as well as a new interdisciplinary major in digital storytelling. Additional information about the school is available at https://greenlee.iastate.edu/.</p> <p>Proposed Start Date:</p> <p>August 16, 2026</p> <p>Proposed End Date or Length of Term:</p> <p>December 31, 2026</p> <p>Number of Months Employed Per Year:</p> <p>09 Month Work Period</p> <p>Time Type:</p> <p>Part time</p> <p>Application Instructions:</p> <p>To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter 3) Contact Information for Three References If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: • Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans • Generous leave plans • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) • Life insurance and long-term disability • Flexible Spending Accounts • Various voluntary benefits and discounts • Employee Assistance Program • Wellbeing program</p> <p>Original Posting Date:</p> <p>May 28, 2026</p> <p>Posting Close Date:</p> <p>June 30, 2026</p> <p>Job Requisition Number:</p> <p>R19305</p> <p>Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu.</p> <p>General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.</p>