[Hiring] Instructors of Journalism and Strategic Communication @Ball State University

Role Description

The School of Journalism and Strategic Communication invites applications for part-time instructors to teach online and/or on-campus, undergraduate and/or graduate courses beginning in January 2027 in the following areas:

• Advertising
• Journalism
• Media Analytics
• AI
• Public Relations
• Sports Public Relations
• Design
• Photo Journalism

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach online and/or on-campus, undergraduate and/or graduate courses beginning in Spring 2027 in the specified areas.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in advertising, journalism, public relations, sports administration, mass communications, or a related field by the date of appointment.
• OR a Bachelor’s Degree with evidence demonstrating a high level of professional proficiency and expertise in the relevant fields.
• Evidence may include:
  • High-quality portfolio and/or résumé including 5+ years of experience in relation to courses to be taught.
  • Evidence of leadership/management experience and/or professional experience in highly competitive media environments.
  • Nations recognized license or certification.
  • Significant professional awards.
  • High-quality peer-reviewed scholarly and/or juried creative activities.

Requirements

• Terminal degree from an accredited college or university in advertising, journalism, public relations, mass communications, or a related field relevant to the classes taught.
• Five years teaching experience.
• Five years professional media experience.

How to apply

Contact Dr. Johnny Sparks, Director and Professor-Committee Chair at [email protected] .

Please follow upload instructions to attach all required supporting documents listed below:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

IMPORTANT: To ensure accurate processing of your application, do not rely on a resume upload to populate the job experience section. All work history must be entered directly into the application fields. Three references will need to be provided.