Adjunct Instructor in Reporting and Writing Principles (JMC 054)
- Adjunct Instructor
Title: Adjunct Instructor in Reporting and Writing Principles (JMC 054)
Position Number: 230030
Unit/Department: Drake School of Journalism and Mass Communication (SJMC)
Salary: Per credit hour
Department Summary:
The Drake School of Journalism and Mass Communication (SJMC) is accredited by ACEJMC and offers seven award-winning undergraduate majors: advertising, digital media production, magazine and brand media, multimedia journalism, public relations, strategic political communication, and sports media and communication.
The Drake SJMC is a forward-thinking community of scholars with a focus on active, collaborative learning and applied scholarship. The School couples hands-on training in professional skills with a strong liberal arts education.
We strive to create a community of scholars that represents the complexity of the human experience in regards to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, economic status, gender identification, religion, age and physical abilities. We are committed to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all our faculty, staff, students and visitors, and celebrating our differences through the lens of the First Amendment value of freedom of expression.
For more information, visit: https://www.drake.edu/sjmc/.
Job Summary:
The Drake SJMC invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor in Reporting and Writing Principles (JMC 054) for Spring Semester, 2026.
This course help students build skills in information evaluation, fact-gathering methods and journalism writing style, with extensive practice. The course is open to SJMC majors and minors only.
Essential functions of this position include teaching, evaluating student work, and assigning grades as well as meeting periodically with department supervisor to discuss the class.
This is a one-semester course to be taught in the Spring 2026. The spring semester starts on January 26,2026.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree
• Professional journalism experience
Preferred Qualifications:
• Master’s Degree is preferred
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness in an active, engaged classroom
Special Instructions to Applicants:
For consideration, you must apply online. Please include a resume and cover letter.
Review of Applications Begins:
For faculty positions, selection will depend on the receipt of recommendation confirming the candidate's scholarly achievements and teaching abilities and/or on the candidate's satisfactory passing of a teaching demonstration if selected for an on-campus interview. For staff positions, selection will depend upon careful review of each applicant’s references, education, and, if applicable, experience.
ABOUT DRAKE
Drake University is recognized as a top private university in the Midwest. Drake is a midsize university in Des Moines, Iowa, with an increasingly diverse student body. We are deeply committed to equity and inclusion and creating a sense of belonging for all members of the campus community—faculty, staff, and students alike. More than 900 faculty and staff are part of the Bulldog pack, a close-knit group of colleagues enthusiastic about preparing students to be global citizens and leaders, challenging assumptions. Drake University is not only an outstanding institution of higher learning, it is also a wonderful place to work. We are enthusiastically committed to welcoming new ideas and people into the fold, and to retaining and rewarding stellar employees.
All positions at Drake provide opportunities to contribute to Drake University’s core mission of creating an exceptional learning environment that prepares students of all backgrounds for meaningful lives and professional accomplishments.
STRONG COMMITMENT TO A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY
At Drake University, we don’t just accept differences—we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our students, our employees, and our community. As reflected in our Core Values, we embrace a diverse and inclusive community.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Drake University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Drake University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you would benefit from an accommodation at any point in the recruitment process (including using our online application process), please contact Drake Human Resources (p: 515.271.3133; e: jobs@drake.edu) and let us know how we can assist you.
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