Lecturer in Media Law
- Iowa State University
- Ames, IA
- 7mo ago
- Part-Time
- On-site
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Position Title:
Lecturer in Media LawAppointment Type:
FacultyJob Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University seeks an experienced professional to teach an upper-level undergraduate course in mass communication law. The successful candidate will teach one course per semester on First Amendment law, libel, privacy, obscenity, contempt, copyright, trademark, the Federal Communications Act, and laws affecting advertising, legal publication, and other business activities of the media.
Adherence to programmatic goals and curriculum objectives is required, as the school is accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC).
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree in related field or Master’s of Law degree
Two years of professional experience in advertising, public relations, journalism, sports media, or legal practice.
Preferred Qualifications:
Juris Doctor degree
Demonstrated teaching excellence in higher education;
Demonstrated additional professional experience beyond the required amount in advertising, journalism, public relations, sports media, or legal practice.
Department/Program & College Description:
The Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication has a dynamic ACEJMC-accredited undergraduate program and a strong master’s program. The school has undergraduate majors in advertising, journalism and mass communication, public relations, and sports media and communication. Additional information about the school is available at www.greenlee.iastate.edu.
Department Unit/Website:
Proposed Start Date:
January 1, 2026Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
May 15, 2026Number of Months Employed Per Year:
09 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Part timeApplication Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for Three References
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program