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Saint Joseph's University

Saint Joseph's University is hiring: Adjunct, Media Studies in Philadelphia

Saint Joseph's University, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19255


Position Title:
Adjunct, Media Studies

Time Type:
Part time

Position Summary and Qualifications:
Saint Joseph's University's Department of Communication and media Studies has an ongoing need for highly qualified adjunct faculty to teach courses. Professionals with experience and a passion for teaching communication/media studies to undergraduates will be given preference. Part-time adjunct faculty may instruct 1 or 2 courses each semester.

Courses include:

Media Production (audio, video, documentary, graphic design)
Media Writing
Health Communication
Sports Media

Required Materials:

To complete your application, please submit a Cover Letter/Letter of Interest, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae, and a Statement of Teaching Philosophy.

Duties and Responsibilities include:
  • Teaching of a specified course according to Department of Communication and media Studies.
  • Preparation of course materials.
  • Providing support and guidance to students.
  • Holding regular office hours.
  • Reporting mid-semester and final grades electronically.
Secondary Responsibilities include:
  • Occasional meetings with the Department Chair and other faculty members to discuss pedagogical issues.
  • Cooperation with course coordinators or other program faculty to assure quality and consistency across the program.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • A Master's Degree in Communication/Journalism/Media Studies or related field or equivalent professional experience.
  • Professional media experience

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous teaching experience.
  • Some flexibility in class scheduling.

For further information about the Department of Communication and Media Studies, visit our website at: https://www.sju.edu/departments/communicationstudies

Saint Joseph's University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about - and to make a positive contribution to - our mission. Saint Joseph's University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students, our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. EOE

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