Adjunct Faculty, Media & Journalism Studies

This is a part-time (adjunct) faculty position. Candidates will be interviewed and hired on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year.

About the Role

Teaches a wide range of courses in Media and Journalism Studies.

• Prepares and delivers learning activities in order to achieve course outcomes
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts
• Evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments, papers, and examinations
• Maintains and submits student attendance records, grades, and other required documentation by specified deadlines
• Be available to students for coaching
• Periodic meetings with supervisors, division, or College, relative to teaching duties and training and development

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in Journalism/Mass Communications; or master’s degree in related field with at least 18 graduate-level course hours in Journalism/Mass Communications
• Professional experience with news writing, social media, and mass communication styles
• Demonstrated experience in the use of instructional technologies to teach traditional, hybrid, and/or distance learning classes, and/or as a supplement
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent)
• Advanced communication (verbal, written, and interpersonal) and organizational skills
• Appropriately responds to the needs of the community

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years recent professional experience in the journalism field
• Teaching experience

Pay

$942.00 per Equated Semester Unit (ESU)

Classes may be offered during the day, evening, and/or weekend. Availability should be indicated when applying for this position.