Adjunct Instructor, Digital Media

Number of Vacancies:

1

Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.

Area of Consideration:

Open To The Public

Employment Status:

Part-Time, Temporary

Pay Plan, Series & Grade:

ES0000/0000/01

Salary Range:

$50 per contract hour

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

Location:

4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

Brief Description of Duties:

Responsibilities include teaching required multimedia journalism courses, performing service duties, advancing non-scholarly research, and maintaining professional productivity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Teaching up to three (3) courses in online or multimedia journalism and/or broadcast journalism.Curriculum development emphasizing cross-discipline integration of new media technologies and multi-platform journalism.Student advising.Outcome assessments.Service to the program, department, college, university, and community.Promotion of the program for recruitment.Minimum Job Requirement:Applicants should have at a minimum a master’s degree coupled with significant professional experience.Extensive experience in news writing, copy editing with blogging, and social media is essential.Knowledge of and proficiency in professional, remote video production techniques is preferred.The ideal candidate would be knowledgeable in the integration of theory and practice in journalism education.Information to Applicant:Condition of Employment:

Temporary employment may be ended at any time with or without cause.Collective Bargaining Unit:

This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.Employment Benefits:

Due to the temporary nature of this appointment, this position is ineligible for benefits.Equal Opportunity Employer:

The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.Veterans Preference:

Applicants claiming veteran’s preference must submit official proof at the time of application.Visa Sponsorship:

At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g., H-1B). This job is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).Drug-Free Workplace:

Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.Background Investigation:

Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia.Disposition of Resume:

Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration.Job Offers:

Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources Only.Contact Information:

All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5380.

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