Roger Williams University is hiring: Adjunct Faculty, Journalism in Bristol

At Roger Williams University, students are prepared to be thinkers and doers ready to solve challenging problems with innovative solutions. RWU offers 50 majors and robust offerings of graduate and professional programs across eight schools of study including Rhode Island's only law school, with campuses on the coast of Bristol and in the heart of Providence, R.I. With small classrooms and a focus on undergraduate and graduate research and community engagement, a Roger Williams education blends the strength of liberal arts and professional studies, providing all students with the depth and breadth of interdisciplinary thinking and well-rounded knowledge necessary to succeed in our interconnected, global world. RWU is committed to strengthening society through engaged scholarship so that students graduate with the ability to think critically and apply the practical skills that today's employers demand.

Roger Williams University seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value diversity, equity and inclusion and respect for all races, genders, identities, and abilities. RWU is committed to creating a thriving community that encourages lifelong learning, professional development, and academic innovation.

The Department of Media + Design + Communication at the Feinstein School of Humanities, Arts and Education (SHAE) at Roger Williams University invites applications for adjunct faculty to join our team of dedicated educators. The curriculum draws from a transdisciplinary liberal arts environment to provide educational experiences that prepare students to be lifelong learners, professionals, and global citizens.

The M+D+C faculty respect the complex role of adjunct professorships in Higher Education and welcome colleagues interested in supporting their own well-being and the well-being of their students within a collegial environment. We seek educators with demonstrated ability to support and promote diversity and inclusion, in both pedagogy and curricular development.

The primary responsibility of this faculty member will be to teach the undergraduate course in Writing for the Media, from a community-engaged, social justice perspective. There may also be opportunities to occasionally teach additional courses in Journalism or Public Relations.

Candidates with teaching experience at the undergraduate level who hold a Master's degree in Journalism, Public Relations, or a related discipline at the time of appointment, or an established record of professional achievement in writing for news or public relations are encouraged to apply. We welcome applications from candidates that represent non-traditional diverse practices, cultures, environments, and skills.

At the University's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the University, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Additional Information:

Roger Williams University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law. For information on our Non-discrimination policy, visithere .

RWU prohibits all forms of discrimination on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) and its implementing regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. Complaints of Title IX sexual harassment should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator at the contact information listed below. Details regarding the formal complaint process can be found here:Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures . All complaints of sexual harassment will be taken seriously and responded to promptly.TITLE IX COORDINATOR: Dr. Jen Stanley, 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809 / Phone Number: (401) 254-3123 /Email Address:jstanley@rwu.edu

Application Instructions:

Qualified applicants should submit materials electronically, including: 1) a letter of intent along with statements of teaching philosophy; 2) a current vita and 3) name and contact information for at least three references. Review of applications will begin on November 20,2024 and close December 20, 2024. For further information please contact Paola Prado, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Media + Design + Communication at pprado@rwu.edu.