Job Description

A Sessional Lecturer is required to teach a three-hour credit course in Journalism, subject to budgetary approval.

Please note: all courses offered below will be taught in person, unless otherwise specified as an online course.

JOUR 3010: The Long Form

The course will be offered in the Second Semester (Winter) (January-May 2023)

JOUR 3010: The Long Form provides students with the opportunity to improve their reporting skills and to broaden their perspective by taking the long view of contemporary issues and events. In addition to developing their expertise with enterprise journalism, narrative journalism, and documentary storytelling, students will complete a final project that reflects best practices in the long form

Qualifications:

The successful applicant should have a Master's degree or PhD and a background in journalism and media studies. A publishing, research, outreach, and teaching background in the subject would be an asset.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates with seniority on the UPEI Sessional Roster in the academic unit.

Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit a letter of application, along with an updated curriculum and the names of two academic references electronically to:

David Hickey, Coordinator
BAA in Journalism Program
University of Prince Edward Island
550 University Avenue
Charlottetown, PE
C1A 4P3

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

Closing date for applications is November 24, 2022.