Adjunct Faculty: Media and Communication

Job Description

Job Description

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Jacobs College of Business and Media is seeking an Adjunct Instructor of Communications.

• Instructing Brenau undergraduate students in Communication and related disciplines.
• Teaching at the Gainesville Campus as well as online.

• Earned MA or Ph.D. in Mass Communication or related discipline with 18 graduate hours in Communication.
• Demonstrates excellence in teaching both traditional-aged liberal arts and non-traditional adult students at the undergraduate level.
• Online instructional experience is desirable.

Environmental and Working Conditions:
Normal environment found in an office and/or educational setting. Some exposure to outdoors and varying weather conditions may be required.

Home Campus Designation:

This position is based in Gainesville, GA.

Licensure Requirements:

If the position you are applying for necessitates that you hold a professional degree, license, or certification, then proof of such professional degree, license, or certification must be provided in addition to this application for Brenau University to consider your application for employment. Failure to provide proof of professional degree, license, or certification when applicable may result in rejection of an application.

All positions will be filled pending budgetary review.