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Lecturer-IR/Lecturer-AT, Integrated Media (Public Relations) Job at Gonzaga Univ

Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA, United States, 99258


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At Gonzaga we don't just state our mission. We live it every day as a Catholic, Jesuit, and humanistic University. It is the reason we exist and the foundation for our purpose: educating students for lives of leadership and service. From students to faculty and staff members, everyone here knows what we stand for - and they know how valuable our mission is to the success of our institution.

Our diverse selection of benefits is part of Gonzaga's commitment to care for and meet the needs of our employees and their families. The University provides full-time faculty in their first year: a PPO Medical plan administered by Premera Blue Cross, employer-paid dental programs through Delta Dental, vision coverage through VSP, employer-paid Life Insurance, and optional employee-paid Life Insurance through Lincoln Financial, TIAA 403(b) Retirement plan including free onsite financial planning and advising, Employee Assistance Program through Supportlinc, ZagFit Wellness program with access to GU's onsite fitness center, Spokane Transit Authority (STA) bus passes and more. Additional benefits such as Long Term Disability and Tuition Waivers are available after the first year of employment.

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Proposed Rank/Hiring Title
Lecturer-IR/Lecturer-AT, Integrated Media (Public Relations)

Department
Integrated Media

Proposed Hiring Contract Type
Non-Tenure Track Long-Term

Non-Tenure Track End Date

Appointment Percent
100%

Months per Year
9 months

Job Summary

The Integrated Media Department at Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA. invites applications for a fixed-term, renewable Lecturer position beginning Fall 2025. Expectations include teaching undergraduate courses (4/4 load) in public relations including, but not limited to, public relations principles and theories, public relations writing, public relations speech writing and delivery, and strategic communication. Ability to teach the department introductory course, Media Literacy, and/or Journalistic Writing is desirable.

Consistent with the mission values of the University, the department strives to serve its community and the world through education, scholarship, artistic expression, inclusive media practices and professional and community engagement. The department welcomes candidates eager to contribute to the College's goal of inclusive excellence in teaching and to pursue scholarly interests in an environment that values and practices care and respect for all community members.

To learn more about the College's commitment to inclusive practices, please visit:

https://www.gonzaga.edu/casjobs .

For information on Gonzaga University's mission, please visit:

https://www.gonzaga.edu/about/our-mission-jesuit-values/mission-statement .

For more information on the Integrated Media Department, please visit:

https://www.gonzaga.edu/college-of-arts-sciences/departments/integrated-media .

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mission

Essential Functions
  • Teach four courses per semester (equivalent of 12 credits) with topics including, but not limited to, public relations principles and theories, public relations writing, public relations speech writing and delivery, and strategic communication.
  • Attend regular departmental and campus-wide meetings.
  • Academic advising, starting in the second year.


Minimum Qualifications
  • MA, MS, MFA, MBA, or PhD in public relations, media studies, communication, strategic communications, business administration, or a related field
  • Course development and teaching experience in public relations or a similar discipline (strategic communication, media writing, etc.)
  • At least one year of teaching or teaching assistant experience at the undergraduate level


Desired Qualifications
  • Ability to teach department's entry-level course in Media Literacy and/or Journalistic Writing
  • Experience mentoring students from underrepresented backgrounds.


Posting Detail Information

Open Date
12/18/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

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EEO Statement

Gonzaga University is a Jesuit, Catholic, humanistic institution, and is therefore interested in candidates who will contribute to its distinctive mission. Gonzaga University is a committed EEO/AA employer and diversity candidates are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their disability status and/or protected veteran status. Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources (509) 313-5996.

Hiring Salary
The budgeted annual salary that the University reasonably expects to offer for this position is Lecturer-IR: $59,445; Lecturer-AT $68,461; commensurate with education and experience.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply, please visit our website at www.gonzaga.edu/jobs. Applicants must complete an online application and submit (1) a cover letter that addresses the required and desired qualifications, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) copies of graduate school transcripts, (4) a statement of teaching philosophy which addresses how the candidate will contribute to an inclusive learning environment, (5) names and contact information for three professional references (letters will be requested when finalists are selected). For information about the institution, visit Gonzaga on the internet at www.gonzaga.edu. For more information about inclusive excellence in the College of Arts and Sciences, visit us at www.gonzaga.edu/casjobs. Questions about the position can be directed to the Integrated Media Search Committee chair John Collett at collett@gonzaga.edu . Application review begins February 3, 2025. For assistance with your online application, call the Human Resources department at 509.313.5996.

Gonzaga University is a Jesuit, Catholic, humanistic institution, and is therefore interested in candidates who will contribute to its distinctive mission. Gonzaga University is a committed EEO/AA employer and diversity candidates are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their disability status and/or protected veteran status. Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources (509) 313-5996

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Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics

The safety of all members of the campus community is of vital concern to Gonzaga University. Information regarding crime prevention advice, the law enforcement authority of Campus Security, policies concerning the reporting of any crimes which occurred on the campus (and other specified locations), other security and safety-related policies, as well as the crime statistics for the most recent 3-year period may be found in the Campus Safety and Security Guide and Annual Fire Safety Report. The Gonzaga-In-Florence Safety & Security Guide is also available.

A copy of the report can be found online at www.Gonzaga.edu/Clery. A paper copy of the Campus Safety & Security Guide and Annual Fire Safety Report or the Gonzaga-In-Florence Safety & Security Guide may be obtained by contacting the Student Development Office on main campus, College Hall 120. The Florence Guide may also be obtained on the Florence campus in room 105.