Adjunct Instructor, Introduction to Investigative and Data Journalism

$78,770 - $97,677/Yr

University of Southern California - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Los Angeles, CA

1,001-5,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism at the University of Southern California is seeking a qualified adjunct instructor to teach the course JOUR 322: Introduction to Investigative and Data Journalism. This role involves educating students on the fundamentals of investigative and data journalism, including sourcing, data analysis, fact-checking, and summarizing information.

Responsibilities

• Teach the course JOUR 322: Introduction to Investigative and Data Journalism.
• Guide students in identifying and obtaining primary and secondary sources.
• Instruct students on quantitatively analyzing datasets.
• Facilitate fact-checking and summarizing of facts and opinions.

Requirements

• B.A., B.S., M.S., or M.A. degree in a related field.
• Previous teaching experience is desirable.
• Outstanding professional experience may substitute for academic credentials.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in investigative journalism or data journalism.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage ranging from $37.87 to $46.96.