[ecrea] UBC Journalism school opening for Sessional Lecturer

UBC Journalism school seeks Sessional Lecturer

The University of British Columbia Graduate School of Journalism, 
Vancouver, Canada seeks to appoint a Sessional Lecturer during the 2015 
Winter session (September 1, 2015 to April 30, 2016) to teach up to 18 
credits in its innovative graduate program, complementing the School’s 
core strengths in digital, international, science, environment and 
public policy journalism as listed on its website: www.journalism.ubc.ca.

A Master’s degree in Journalism, mass communications, or a related 
discipline is preferred; however, applicants with a Bachelor’s degree 
plus exceptional professional and teaching skills may also be considered.

We seek applicants who have college-level experience in teaching 
multimedia journalism; professional experience of working in a newsroom 
as a reporter and/or editor, in addition to strong professional 
experience in producing stories for multiple platforms; and demonstrable 
ability to function effectively in a university environment.

The successful candidate is expected to provide high quality journalism 
instruction; possess strong organizational skills; have experience and 
knowledge of social media platforms and approaches to audience 
engagement; possess strong digital journalism skills, including 
knowledge of content management systems and tools for mobile and 
multimedia reporting and production; and be equipped to teach news 
gathering, reporting and editing across platforms. In addition, the 
successful candidate will demonstrate commitment to a student-centred 
approach to teaching through inquiry- based and cooperative learning and 
experience of working collaboratively in a team.

This position is subject to final budgetary approval and will be 
governed by UBC’s Agreement on Conditions of Appointment for Sessional 
Faculty Members

Applications and inquiries should be addressed to:

Peter Klein, Director and Associate Professor Graduate School of Journalism
Graduate School of Journalism
University of British Columbia
6388 Crescent Road, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z2
Email: (soj.director /at/ ubc.ca)

Application deadline: March 20, 2015.

Applications must include:
• letter of interest
• CV
• evidence of teaching effectiveness
• names and e-mail addresses of at least four referees

The anticipated start date for this position is September 1, 2015.

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. 
We encourage all qualified persons to apply; however, Canadians and 
permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. We especially 
welcome applications from members of visible minority groups, women, 
Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority 
sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills 
and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

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