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Part-Time Lecturer, Communication (Continuous Posting)

Category: Faculty

Department: Communication - 02109

Location: Albany, NY

Posted: Mar 26, 2024

Closes: Open Until Filled

Type: Part-time

PositionID: 174083

About University at Albany:
Established in 1844 and designated a University Center of the State University of New York in 1962, the University at Albany's broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research, and public service engages a diverse student body of approximately 17,000 students in nine schools and colleges across three campuses. Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City, and the Adirondacks.

Job Description:
The Department of Communication at the University at Albany is recruiting a pool of applicants for adjunct instructor positions. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis. The Department is a vibrant academic community of 15 full-time faculty members and approximately 330 majors. Successful candidates will contribute to our undergraduate curriculum, in-person and online, in the areas of public speaking and strategic communication. Sample class topics include advertising, brand communication, corporate communication, crisis communication, digital content strategy, leadership communication, marketing communication, public relations, public speaking, and communication ethics. Adjunct instructors develop and deliver relevant course material, facilitate engaging learning, assess student work, provide constructive feedback, and stay updated on industry trends. Course assignments are typically made several months prior to the semester commencing.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A master's degree, at minimum, in communication or related fields (e.g., advertising, journalism, public relations) from a college or university accredited by a U.S. Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization by the start of the semester. Candidates who will not hold the degree by this date will not be considered.
• Previous college-level teaching experience, especially in an online environment.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional or industry experience in the subject area of expertise.

Additional Information:

Professional Rank and Salary Range: Lecturer, part-time

Application Instructions:
Applicants MUST submit the following documents:

• CV
• Cover letter stating all the required minimum qualifications and any of the applicable preferred qualifications.
• Contact information for three references
• Available evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., syllabi, student evaluations, and/or teaching statement)

Note: After submitting your CV, the subsequent pages give you instructions for uploading additional documents (i.e. cover letter, etc.).

This is a continuous posting, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.