Colorado Mesa University
Colorado Mesa University is hiring: Instructor of Mass Communication in Grand Ju
Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO, United States, 81507
ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY
Instructor of Mass Communication
ABOUT THIS POSITION
Summary:
The Mass Communication Program at Colorado Mesa University invites applications for an Instructor of Mass Communication. Candidates are expected to teach the department's introductory class to mass media and courses focusing on social media/emerging media. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester; some assigned courses may be taught on-line, hybrid, or via distance delivery modalities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
•MA in Communication, or related field, with a primary specialty in social media.
•Demonstrated ability to teach effectively.
•Successful experience teaching communication.
•Effective communication and organizational skills.
•Desire and ability to work collaboratively with university faculty and staff.
Preferred Qualifications:
•Experience teaching university-level communication courses, especially involving emergent media/social media..
•PhD in Communication
Salary: $49,000.00. Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package: Click here for more information!
Department: Colorado Mesa University
Employment Type: Faculty
HOW TO APPLY
Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by 1/10/2025.
How to Apply: Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a:
•Cover letter
•Curriculum Vitae
•Include the name, phone number, email address and relationship of at least three professional references who can attest to your ability to perform the job you are applying for. Professional references should include at least one current or former supervisor. Professional reference may also include current or former employers, colleagues or other professionals who have first-hand knowledge and can recommend you for employment.
•Copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (if your transcripts include a social security number or birthdate, please redact that information before uploading the document. Official transcripts will be required upon hire)
Direct Inquiries Contact: James Perez, jperez@coloradomesa.edu
ABOUT COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY
A comprehensive university in Grand Junction, Colorado MesaUniversity provides exceptional educational opportunities on a state-of-the-artcampus. As western Colorado's largest university, CMU serves students on itsmain campus in Grand Junction, its satellite campus in Montrose, its technical college,CMU Tech, and via online offerings.
Colorado Mesa University serves as the primary intellectualand cultural center of western Colorado and promotes the exchange of ideas thatare of regional, national, and international importance. Founded in 1925, it isa dynamic university enrolling 10,000 students at the associate, baccalaureate,and graduate levels.
At the heart of the CMU experience is an integrative andexperiential approach to higher education that encourages students to thinkdifferently and empowers them to challenge assumptions. CMU brings studentstogether with expert scholars and thinkers from different disciplines to makeconnections between ideas and gain the skills to solve the unstructured,complex problems they will encounter in life. Our focus is on providing qualityacademic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core that supports students'interests and regional employment needs, as well as technical programs thatrespond to vocational workforce demands.
The Grand Valley is home to some of the best outdoorrecreation in the state of Colorado and you will not have to fight traffic andcrowds to enjoy it. CMU is surrounded by the Grand Mesa, Book Cliffs, and theColorado National Monument. We have world-class mountain biking, rock climbing,hiking, rafting, and a mountain resort that's less than 45 minutes from campusfor skiing, snowboarding, and cross-country skiing. Living and working in GrandJunction, you will be able to explore one of Colorado's best kept secrets.
Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested incandidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgroundsand who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access andsuccess for underrepresented students within higher education.
Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing asafe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, weconduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered foremployment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminalhistory record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehiclehistory. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. ColoradoMesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturallydiverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged toapply. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of2008 (ADAAA) may be provided reasonable accommodation upon request to enablethe person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation,please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email. You may beasked to provide additional information, including medical documentation,regarding functional limitations and the type of accommodation needed.
Instructor of Mass Communication
ABOUT THIS POSITION
Summary:
The Mass Communication Program at Colorado Mesa University invites applications for an Instructor of Mass Communication. Candidates are expected to teach the department's introductory class to mass media and courses focusing on social media/emerging media. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester; some assigned courses may be taught on-line, hybrid, or via distance delivery modalities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Teach introductory course to mass communication.
- Teach courses in content creation for social media and data analytics.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
•MA in Communication, or related field, with a primary specialty in social media.
•Demonstrated ability to teach effectively.
•Successful experience teaching communication.
•Effective communication and organizational skills.
•Desire and ability to work collaboratively with university faculty and staff.
Preferred Qualifications:
•Experience teaching university-level communication courses, especially involving emergent media/social media..
•PhD in Communication
Salary: $49,000.00. Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package: Click here for more information!
Department: Colorado Mesa University
Employment Type: Faculty
HOW TO APPLY
Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by 1/10/2025.
How to Apply: Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a:
•Cover letter
•Curriculum Vitae
•Include the name, phone number, email address and relationship of at least three professional references who can attest to your ability to perform the job you are applying for. Professional references should include at least one current or former supervisor. Professional reference may also include current or former employers, colleagues or other professionals who have first-hand knowledge and can recommend you for employment.
•Copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (if your transcripts include a social security number or birthdate, please redact that information before uploading the document. Official transcripts will be required upon hire)
Direct Inquiries Contact: James Perez, jperez@coloradomesa.edu
ABOUT COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY
A comprehensive university in Grand Junction, Colorado MesaUniversity provides exceptional educational opportunities on a state-of-the-artcampus. As western Colorado's largest university, CMU serves students on itsmain campus in Grand Junction, its satellite campus in Montrose, its technical college,CMU Tech, and via online offerings.
Colorado Mesa University serves as the primary intellectualand cultural center of western Colorado and promotes the exchange of ideas thatare of regional, national, and international importance. Founded in 1925, it isa dynamic university enrolling 10,000 students at the associate, baccalaureate,and graduate levels.
At the heart of the CMU experience is an integrative andexperiential approach to higher education that encourages students to thinkdifferently and empowers them to challenge assumptions. CMU brings studentstogether with expert scholars and thinkers from different disciplines to makeconnections between ideas and gain the skills to solve the unstructured,complex problems they will encounter in life. Our focus is on providing qualityacademic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core that supports students'interests and regional employment needs, as well as technical programs thatrespond to vocational workforce demands.
The Grand Valley is home to some of the best outdoorrecreation in the state of Colorado and you will not have to fight traffic andcrowds to enjoy it. CMU is surrounded by the Grand Mesa, Book Cliffs, and theColorado National Monument. We have world-class mountain biking, rock climbing,hiking, rafting, and a mountain resort that's less than 45 minutes from campusfor skiing, snowboarding, and cross-country skiing. Living and working in GrandJunction, you will be able to explore one of Colorado's best kept secrets.
Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested incandidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgroundsand who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access andsuccess for underrepresented students within higher education.
Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing asafe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, weconduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered foremployment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminalhistory record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehiclehistory. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. ColoradoMesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturallydiverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged toapply. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of2008 (ADAAA) may be provided reasonable accommodation upon request to enablethe person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation,please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email. You may beasked to provide additional information, including medical documentation,regarding functional limitations and the type of accommodation needed.