Part-time Faculty, Sports Communication

Posting Details Job ID:

136741

College/School:

Chicago, IL -

College of Communication Position Description:

The Sports Communication BA degree program in the College of Communication at DePaul University invites expressions of interest for part-time faculty teaching opportunities for undergraduate sports media/sports journalism classes. Applicants with expertise that matches course scheduling needs will be contacted for an interview for availability for Winter Quarter 2026 and/or Spring Quarter 2026. Opportunities are usually Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday, 2 times per week for the 10-week quarter for two 90-minute sessions usually meeting 10:10-11:40 a.m., 11:50-1:20, or 1:30-3 p.m. in the Loop. (Winter Quarter is January-March, Spring Quarter is March-June.) DePaul is specifically interested in candidates who may be a good match for the following types of courses:

JOUR 368

Sports Reporting

SPRTCMN 322

Live Sports Event Production

SPRTCMN 324

Sports Media Personal Branding

SPRTCMN 327

Sports Stats & Analytics

SPRTCMN 328

Sports Social Media

SPRTCMN 329

Sports Audio Production

SPRTCMN 396

Sports Communication Capstone (project & portfolio)

Qualifications:

Master's degree or bachelor's degree plus significant experience (5 years) in sports media desired. The candidate must have demonstrated professional experience and success in the sports industry, plus experience mentoring young journalists or media workers on project work based with constructive feedback. Commitment to professional development and helping develop students as media professionals requested. Classroom teaching experience highly desired.

Application Instructions:

Please include a short statement explaining why you are qualified to teach an undergraduate sports media/sports journalism class and include an updated resume.

Considerations:

Exceptions to standard rates may apply to courses with unique credit hours, supervision, labs, clinical/practicum courses, coaching, administrative tasks, and courses that are either over-enroled or under-enrolled.

General Compensation/Benefits Statement:

DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information. DePaul University offers a variety of benefit options for qualified part-time employees. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/part-time/Pages/default.aspx

About DePaul University's Academic Calendar:

Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).

Close Date:

Jun 30, 2026

Salary Information:

The anticipated hiring rate of this position is between $4,400 and $5,000 per course, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicant Documents C.V.(1) Personal Statement(1)