Faculty/Department Faculty of Arts Unit Arts-Journalism Employee Group URFA CUPE 5791 Job Family N/A Category Sessional Number of Vacancies 1 Position Summary
JRN 200
Students learn the process of generating, pitching, researching, writing, editing, and publishing stories for printed and on-line publications. With a weekly lab, this course focuses on fundamentals and principles for gathering, assembling, and producing accurate, timely news stories with headlines, photographs, cut lines, and social media according to Canadian Press style.
Position Requirements
The successful candidate will teach the independent and critical practice of print/digital journalism and essential skills to become a successful journalist.
Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated effectiveness in teaching journalism studies, recent and relevant professional experience, and those with practical experience and knowledge in print and multimedia. Knowledge of news production is expected. Applicants must hold at least a Bachelor of Journalism degree or equivalent in a related discipline. A Master of Journalism degree is preferred.
The School of Journalism defines “recent and relevant professional experience” as working experience in the field of journalism within the last four years, and a minimum of three years of professional experience in the specific medium or method applicable to the course.
The successful applicant must have excellent communication skills, comprehensive knowledge of journalistic practices and a demonstrated commitment and enthusiasm for teaching.
Physical Demands Pay Grade Faculty Sessional Salary Range As per URFA Collective Agreement Status Term Work Hours
9:30 am – 12:15 pm | JRN 200-001 Tuesdays
Course Modality F2F Course Dates and Time Duration (if Term/Temporary) January 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025 Full-Time/Part-Time Other Preference Posting No Preference Target Posting Not Targeted
Additional Information
Contact Information
Gennadiy Chernov
gennadiy.chernov@uregina.ca
(306) 585-4090
Job Close Date
10/25/2024
Special Application Instructions
For existing Sessionals: You may upload new curriculum vitae and teaching dossier with your application or you may use previously uploaded documents.
Existing sessional instructors do not have to provide new references and transcripts with each application. They may use previously uploaded documents.
If you require further information regarding this competition please contact the faculty/department you are applying to.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Diversity Statement
The University of Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within the University’s employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code.