Adjunct Faculty - Communication Studies

Adjunct Faculty - Communication Studies

Agency: East Texas A&M University

Job Location: Commerce, Texas

Job Type: Faculty

Job Description:

Adjunct Faculty refers to an educator hired to teach on a course by course basis throughout an academic year. Faculty may teach in a dual credit setting as well.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Teach up to seven semester credit hours (up to two (2) courses) within the required discipline. Instruction may be delivered on-campus, off-campus, or online and may be during the day and/or evening as dictated by student demand and departmental needs. Courses may be standard university courses or dual credit courses.
• Develop and manage the class syllabus and ensure that the syllabus meets department and college standards.
• Plan and create lectures, in-class discussions, and assignments.
• Assess grades for students based on participation, performance in class, assignments, and examinations.
• Assist/mentor students as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Master's degree with at least 18 graduate hours in Communication, Journalism, Digital Media, Sports Media, Strategic Communication, or other related fields is required to teach undergraduate courses OR a terminal degree in the field of study or closely related is required to teach graduate courses.
• Experience: At least 5 years of related experience.
• Knowledge / Skills: Knowledge of best industry practices in Communication Studies, Media Studies, Journalism, Digital Media and/or related fields. Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to: Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Licensing/Professional Certifications: n/a
• Physical Requirements: must be available to teach in person at our Commerce or Dallas campuses
• Other Requirements: n/a

Preferred Education / Skills/ Experience:

• Candidates who hold current relevant professional credentials.
• College or University teaching experience.
• Evidence of teaching excellence.
• Prior relevant industry experience.
• Online or hybrid teaching experience.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.