Assistant Lecturer in School of Journalism and Strategic Communication

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

Job posting number: #7309938 (Ref:BSU48354)

Posted: June 7, 2025

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

The School of Journalism and Strategic Communication seeks a full-time, non-tenure faculty member to teach four, three-credit-hour courses per semester.

The School of Journalism and Strategic Communication seeks an assistant lecturer to help lead innovation in media education at Ball State University.

Job Function:

The School of Journalism and Strategic Communication seeks a full-time, non-tenure faculty member to teach four, three-credit-hour courses per semester.

Minimum Experience:

Master’s degree in journalism, strategic communication, or a related field from an accredited institution by date of appointment. Evidence of a commitment to advancing AI in journalism and/or strategic communication education or practice.

Preferred Experience:

Ph.D. in journalism. strategic communication, or a related field from an accredited institution; at least 5 years of full-time professional journalism and/or strategic communication experience; and evidence of professional AI proficiency in journalism, strategic communication, and/or education.

At Ball State University, we recognize inclusive excellence as an integral endeavor to fulfill our University’s mission and our strategic plan. We recruit, support, and retain a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. We encourage and reward diversity of thought. We promote a work environment that encourages and rewards innovation and creativity. We pledge to keep Inclusive Excellence at the highest level of institutional importance and as a foundation in all that we strive to do. Our over-arching goal for Inclusive Excellence is to adopt a university-wide Inclusive Excellence approach to academic, administrative support, and service functions of the university. We believe Inclusive Excellence must be infused in every step we take.

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