External lecturer in Journalism

Institute of Communication and Humanistic Sciences, Roskilde University, seeks one or more external lecturers in Journalism from January 1, 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is 3 years.

Responsibilities and tasks

The external lecturer is expected to independently plan and implement teaching courses in accordance with RUC's rules, including giving lectures and conducting examinations and other evaluations within the field of Journalism. Teaching tasks consist of supervising project groups, teaching and grading assignments in courses at both bachelor and master's level within all areas of Journalism. For more information about the subject, please refer to: https://ruc.dk/bachelor/journalistik and https://ruc.dk/kandidat/journalistik

Qualifications

Applicants must have a master's degree in journalism or a related field and

• relevant practical experience at a high level, i.e., in-depth and current knowledge about the applications of the subject/field as obtained through employment in the field, or
• employment in a scientific academic position at another university.

It is emphasized that you have experience in teaching and mentoring in media and journalism, including project supervision and course instruction. We also emphasize that you have particular knowledge of trends and development in Danish journalism as well as in-depth knowledge of Danish language and grammar. Finally, it is important that you are proactive and have good collaboration skills, and that you are flexible and able to be present at RUC for teaching, supervision and examinations.

Assessment

Candidates with research background who are qualified for master's supervision are preferred, and in addition, the assessment of applicants will weigh;

• Solid teaching and supervision experience within media and journalism, including project supervision and course instruction.
• Solid knowledge of newer theories, methods and analytical forms within media and journalism research
• Solid practical experience with journalistic work (if not already employed in a scientific academic position at another university)
• In-depth knowledge of Danish language and grammar

More information

For further information about the position please contact the Head of Department Mads Kæmsgaard Eberholst at (+45) 297 297 74

Terms of employment

You will report in the position to Vice Dean Sune Lægaard. The appointment is governed by the Circular on the agreement for external lecturers and teaching assistants at universities and similar institutions under the Ministry of Education and Research;

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Selection for academic assessment

After the application deadline, the chair of the appointment committee – after consultation with the members of the appointment committee including the chair of the assessment committee – will select a number of applicants for academic assessment. Each applicant will thereafter be informed whether they are among those forwarded for academic assessment. The selected candidates will be informed about the composition of the assessment committee, and each applicant will be given the opportunity to submit any comments on the composition of the assessment committee and – later – on their assessment.

Applicants who are not forwarded for academic assessment cannot expect to hear more until a decision on appointment has been made, unless further applicants are selected for academic assessment at a later stage in the recruitment process.

Application

Apply for the position at https://ruc.dk/ledige-stillinger-pa-roskilde-universitet/

The application must include

• Motivated application
• CV
• Documentation of education
• Reflections on teaching portfolio (possibly; teaching portfolio);
• Optional: Documentation of further research or teaching qualifications

The application deadline is November 15, 2026.

Materials received after the deadline will not be considered.

Roskilde University seeks to reflect the surrounding society and encourages everyone to apply regardless of personal background.

The recruitment process at Roskilde University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires, ensuring workplace safety, compliance and integrity.