Traditional Adjunct Instructor-Mass Comm

Part-time

WORK SCHEDULE

Class times, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. or Evening schedule (TBD)

JOB SUMMARY

The Division of Cultural & Communication Studies seeks adjuncts to join its adjunct pool for Mass Comm. Adjunct faculty members are employed on a course-by-course basis, depending on the curricular offerings and course enrollments in any given semester.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions:

• Teach courses at assigned days and times
• Plan lessons using division curriculum that address particular learning outcomes and the needs of students
• Use technology to enhance instruction and assessment
• Design, administer and grade assessments to measure student learning
• Gather and submit a sample of course assignments as requested for documentation for SNU General Education Committee
• Maintain accurate, up to date grading in Learning Management System
• Maintain accurate, up to date attendance record in university required system
• Set up and make proper use of a Learning Management System site for assigned course(s)
• Administer a final exam on the day and time scheduled by the university
• Submit final grades as required
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to operate office equipment
• Ability to provide quality customer service
• Additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Southern Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. According to SNU policy, all faculty and staff must profess faith in Jesus Christ, possess a strong personal Christian commitment and be committed to the SNU mission to make Christlike disciples through higher education in a Christ centered community.
• As an institution of the Church of the Nazarene, applicants must understand and embrace the biblical principle that all people are created in the image of God and should be treated with dignity and respect, including a belief in equal opportunity to work, contribute, and flourish without discrimination.
• Master's Degree in Mass Comm or related field or 18 credit hours in graduate level courses in Mass Comm or related field
• Minimum of two years of teaching experience
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple demands in fast paced work environment
• Typing and spelling competency
• Experience with various computer software applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Terminal Degree in Mass Comm or related field
• Experience in face-to-face classroom instruction at the undergraduate level
• Experience using discovery learning or inquiry-based learning for instruction
• Experience using the Canvas learning management system

Supervision Received

Receives supervision and work assignments from a designated chair, although other staff members in the unit may provide work direction.

Supervision Exercised:

None

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