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Lecturer in Journalism, Department of Communication (AY 20262027)
University of California San Diego
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Posted: 02-Jun-26
Location: La Jolla, California
Type: Full-time
Categories:
Academic/Faculty
Communications/Journalism
Internal Number: 7202794
Lecturer in Journalism, Department of Communication (AY 20262027)
University of California San Diego
Position overview
Position title: Lecturer of Journalism Salary range: $70,997-$89,913
The posted UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position: Unit-18 Faculty Salary Scale Review timeline: Spring 2027 Application Window
Open date: June 1, 2026
Next review date: Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Wednesday, Mar 31, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Department of Communication within the School of Social Sciences at the University of California, San Diego, invites applications for an ongoing appointment at the Lecturer (Unit 18-Non-Senate Faculty) level. We seek a dynamic industry professional committed to preparing students for success in today's rapidly evolving news media environment. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate introductory and advanced courses in journalism (including writing, reporting, ethics, and professionalization), be involved with ongoing course development in the journalism curriculum, advise students on academic matters, and maintain an active interest in changes and advances within the field of journalism.
Candidates should be prepared to teach courses such as COMM 115J: Journalistic Writing, Reporting, and Research, COMM 30: Digital Media Literacy, COMM 152: News Media and Politics, COMM 120N: News Media Workshop. Descriptions can be found in the Department of Communication Course Catalog.
Preference will be given to candidates who could also teach a course about the news media sector, including its history, organization, digitization, professional practices, and current challenges. Potential areas of specialization may include but are not limited to sports journalism, environmental journalism, public interest journalism, data journalism, investigative journalism, solutions journalism, arts & media, technology, journalistic ethics, and serving and covering underrepresented communities.
The Department of Communication at the University of California, San Diego, is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. Candidates must champion the highest standards of scholarship and a campus climate that supports equality and diversity. The position is in-person and classes will be held on the UC San Diego campus.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Masters Degree in Journalism OR 3+ years experience teaching at the university level.
Candidates must also have 5 years of professional experience in journalism at the time of application submission. Professional experience may consist of time spent in reporting, editing, and/or producing, in print, radio, television, podcasts, digital news, or other emerging areas of journalism, either in the U.S. or internationally.
Preferred qualifications
Evidence of strong teaching experience at the university level. The ability to teach multiplatform and/or multimedia journalism.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
- Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Cover Letter
- Proof of Degree - Masters in Communication or related field completed prior to appointment (may be substituted with 3 years teaching experience at the university level)
Proof of degree may be official or unofficial transcripts, or a letter on institutional letterhead confirming completion of degree.
If using professional experience in lieu of a PhD, please upload a short statement explaining the substitution.
(Optional) - Teaching Evaluations - Most recent two years of teaching
(Optional)
- 3 required (contact information only)
Help contact: gnle@ucsd.edu
About UC San Diego
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all of its university-controlled properties.
The UC San Diego Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at: https://www.police.ucsd.edu/docs/annualclery.pdf. This report provides crime and fire statistics, as well as institutional policy statements & procedures. Contact the UC San Diego Police Department at (858) 534-4361 if you want to obtain paper copies of this report.
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
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Job location
San Diego, CA
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About University of California San Diego
UC San Diego is an academic powerhouse and economic engine, recognized as one of the top 8 public universities by U.S. News and World Report. Innovation is central to who we are and what we do. Here, students learn that knowledge isn't just acquired in the classroom - life is their laboratory. UC San Diego's rich academic portfolio includes six undergraduate colleges, five academic divisions and five graduate and professional schools. The university's award-winning scholars are experts at the forefront of their fields with an impressive track record for achieving scientific, medical and technological breakthroughs.
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