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Journalism Part-time Instructor Pool 2026-2027

University of Tampa
Posted 4 months ago, valid for 18 days
Location

Tampa, FL 33689, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Part Time

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  • The University of Tampa is seeking part-time instructors for journalism courses, including reporting, multimedia journalism, and sports writing.
  • Candidates must possess a Master's Degree in journalism or a related field, along with professional journalism experience and some teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
  • Instructors will be responsible for teaching one or more 4-hour courses per semester, creating syllabi, mentoring students, and managing the online grading system.
  • Applications are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed when openings arise, with teaching assignments offered term-by-term for fall, spring, and summer.
  • The position is part-time and does not specify a salary; however, candidates should be aware that a criminal background check may be required for finalists.

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Position Details

The Department of Communication in the College of Arts and Letters at The University of Tampa invites applications for part-time instructors to teach journalism courses, such as, but not limited to, reporting and writing, photojournalism, multimedia journalism, sports writing, environmental journalism, broadcast journalism and introduction to journalism. 

Responsibilities include:

1.  Teach one or more 4-hour courses per semester.

2.  Create an individual syllabus with meeting times and specific assignments for students.

3.  Mentor students regarding their assignments.

4.  Manage and maintain the online grading system.

 

The successful candidate will have:

1. A minimum of a Master's Degree in journalism or a related discipline. 

2. Professional experience in journalism. 

3. Some teaching experience at the undergraduate level

Required Attachments

Please be sure to attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application:

  • Cover Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Sample of Written Work

Additional Information

Applications for part-time positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department when openings become available. Future teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis which may include fall, spring and summer.

The University of Tampa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, gender identity, veteran status or any other non-job related criteria.  The University of Tampa recognizes the importance of a multicultural community of students, faculty, and staff who seek to advance our commitment to diversity.  The University invites applications from underrepresented groups and those who have academic experiences with diverse populations. 

Submission Guidelines

To receive full consideration for a faculty appointment with The University of Tampa, please be sure to upload documents as required for this position at time of application submission. Once your application has been submitted, no changes may be made. Required documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application. Note: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required, please combine the additional documents into a single attachment so that you may continue through the application process.

Background Check Requirements

Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check.




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