Adjunct Faculty, Communication Studies
Stevenson University
Owings Mills, MD
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 24, 2024
Adjunct Faculty, Communication Studies
Stevenson University
The responsibilities for this position will include teaching of courses in the graduate programs in Communication Studies. This may include online or hybrid courses. Student advising as it relates to the course being taught is also part of the role.
Department: Stevenson University Online: Communication
Education/Experience:
Master’s degree in communications or related field plus two years teaching experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience teaching graduate courses in communication studies preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Ability:
Excellent communications are essential and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, service and technology application in the classroom.
All courses require strong technology and organizational skills.
Courses require strong technology and organizational skills and experience working with Blackboard or a similar platform
Excellent communication skills in writing and speaking
Ability to work well with others
Physical Requirements:
Position may require sitting at the computer or standing for long periods of time. Position may require the ability to speak clearly and effectively for an extended period of time. Position requires additional hours for meeting and events, including evening; some weekend meetings may be required.
Essential Functions:
Teaching responsibilities include time spent in the classroom, laboratory, or online in telecommunications courses and in immediate preparation for them; maintaining and improving competence in subjects being taught; preparing teaching materials; conferring with students on course materials; directing individual and group studies and practical; reviewing written or online examinations and papers; evaluating presentations; and supervising independent study projects.
Note that online and hybrid courses use the BlackBoard Course Management System.
Professional peer review is an essential feature of effective teaching.
Student advising includes time spent meeting or online with students regarding academic, curricular and career matters.
University service includes service on the Faculty Council, school and departmental committees.
Professional service implies the use of academic and professional expertise to serve your profession, the community, and the University.
Engage in instructional activity totaling no more than 1,000 contact hours per academic year.
As part of Instructional Activity load:
o Prepare courses in accordance with published faculty workload guidelines and departmental requirements,
o Prepare and distribute course syllabi according to university and departmental requirements,
o Grade all assignments, quizzes, projects, and/or exams as described in the course syllabi,
o Meet with students (in person or virtual) as related to instructional activity,
o Evaluate, update, and revise courses regularly,
o Participate in the assessment activities of the Department, Division, and University as directed.
o Administrative responsibilities include writing syllabi, grading course work, submitting final grades.
o Professional Development Workshops are offered up to three times per year, usually on either Saturday mornings or in the evening.
Collegiality, as well as professional and ethical conduct, enhances teaching, learning and the general reputation of all persons in the academy. Therefore, all faculty members are expected to serve in a collegial fashion and in accordance with professional and ethical principles when dealing with other faculty members, students, administrators, and members of the public.
Every faculty member is guaranteed academic freedom in accordance with the statement on academic freedom and responsibilities of faculty members, as in the policy manuals.
Reports To: Program Coordinator, Communication Studies
Work Location: Owings Mills
Position Category: Faculty
Position Type:
Months/Year: 12 months
Hrs/Week: varies depend on number of courses scheduled to teach
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: No
To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: stevenson.peopleadmin.com
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