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Instructors (Journalism and Media Communication) - Open Pool 2024 Job at Colorad

Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, United States, 80553


Posting Details

Posting Detail Information

Working Title
Instructors (Journalism and Media Communication) - Open Pool 2024

Position Location
Fort Collins, CO

Work Location
Position is fully in-office/in-person

Posting Number
202400059F

Proposed Annual Salary Range
$46,000 to $50,000

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU's Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ and https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/.

Position Type
Faculty

Work Hours/Week

Description of Work Unit

This work unit exists to prepare, educate, counsel, and support over 500 majors and pre-majors and nearly 70 graduate students in Journalism and Media Communication skills; prepare students for careers in all areas of media and communication; and support faculty in teaching, research, and creative activities and service.

Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation's leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.

Tenure/Tenure Track?
No

% Research
0

% Teaching
100

% Service
0

% Administration
0

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on
12/31/2024

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

Position End Date

Position Summary

The Department of Journalism and Media Communication hires part-time instructors to teach courses in print & electronic journalism, video production, computer-mediated communication, public relations, technical/specialized communication, and related areas.

The open pool is intended to collect applications throughout the year. We draw from this pool if and when the department finds itself in need of a non-tenure track, temporary instructor in a specific area or for a specific class. There may be any number of reasons that we may hire from this pool: temporary sabbatical replacement, instructor replacement (if they find another employment opportunity), retirements, emergency medical leave replacements, etc.

Conditions of Employment
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Required Job Qualifications

Requirements for consideration are:
  • Bachelor's degree in journalism, communication or a related program of study;
  • Four years of professional media experience; and
  • Interest in and aptitude for working with undergraduate students.


Preferred Job Qualifications
  • A master's degree in an appropriate journalism or communication field is preferred.


Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include a cover letter that speaks to the minimum and preferred qualifications, CV or resume, and three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.

Pool end date: December 31, 2024 Individuals wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.

Please upload any pertinent updated materials at the time of reapplication.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO Statement

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, titleix@colostate.edu.

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University's Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education.

Diversity Statement

Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department's commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Search Contact
Amparo Jeffrey, amparo.jeffrey@colostate.edu

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