Adjunct Communications Instructors

Evolving Solution Services; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday schedule

Tuition remission

Vacation and sick leave

Retirement benefits

Health insurance

Job summary

Avila University invites applications for Adjunct Communications Instructors in Kansas City, Missouri. These positions are contracted on a per-semester basis for teaching and developing course outlines, assessing student progress, and using university tools to maintain records.

Responsibilities include teaching Fundamentals of Communication, applying dynamic teaching methods, assigning grades, presenting material from syllabi, and maintaining organized records for each class.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Communication required.
• Ideal candidates would possess a Public Relations or Advertising background and/or have relevant work experience in strategic communications, including social media, mobile and digital content creation, publication, and evaluation.
• Background in Leadership and Entrepreneurship preferred.
• Multilingual skills highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Fundamentals of Communication courses and engage students in innovative ways.
• Apply dynamic teaching methods and develop curriculum in strategic communication strategies.
• Assign grades and assess student progress clearly and fairly.
• Lecture and present material from the syllabus in a professional manner.
• Maintain organized records for each class and make them accessible to students.
• Support Avila's mission and celebrate cultural diversity among students.

Skills

Public relations background

Advertising background

Social media

Digital content creation

Publication

Evaluation

Leadership

Entrepreneurship

Multilingual

Education

Master's in Communication

Job description

Adjunct Communications Instructors

Part Time Avila University - Kansas City, Missouri, Kansas City, MO, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1024

Position Summary:

Contracted on a per-semester basis, the position will provide direct instruction to students by teaching classes, developing course outlines, assessing student progress, and utilizing the University's assigned technology to maintain appropriate records. Avila's Communication department offers undergraduate studies in Advertising and Public Relations, Film and Digital Media, and Sports Communications as well as a Master of Arts in Strategic Communication.

Responsibilities:

• Teach Fundamentals of Communication (Multicultural Communication, Interpersonal, Group Dynamics, and Public Speaking) courses in innovative, engaging ways to help students learn and create a learning environment which encourages students to attend class regularly.
• Apply dynamic teaching methods to current course offerings and develop a curriculum in strategic communication strategies.
• Assign grades and assess student progress, potential and achievement in concrete, understandable ways to ultimately help each student progress toward their degree.
• Lecture and teach the material presented in the course syllabus and outline in a professional and engaging manner.
• Maintain appropriate records in an organized, efficient manner for every individual class taught, and have this information available for students at all times.
• Cultivate Avila’s mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph through word and action.
• Recognize, celebrate, and support a wide variety of cultures and unique differences among Avila’s students.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree of Arts in Communication required.
• Ideal candidates would possess a Public Relations or Advertising background and/or have relevant work experience in strategic communications, including social media, mobile and digital content creation, publication, and evaluation.
• Background in Leadership and Entrepreneurship preferred.
• Multi-lingual skills highly preferred.

Successful candidates should be committed to contributing to a climate that supports a diverse student body, serves first-generation college students, multilingual learners, and contributions to equity and social justice through their work.

This is a full-time position, eligible for the usual and customary benefits.

• generous holiday schedule
• tuition remission for employee and dependents
• vacation and sick leave
• retirement benefits
• health insurance

The Community:

Kansas City, a two-state metropolitan area with a population of nearly two million, offers a wide variety of cultural, educational and social life opportunities. Avila University, a Catholic university founded and inspired by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, provides undergraduate and graduate education in the liberal arts and professional studies, preparing lifelong learners who make meaningful contributions to the global community.

Additional Employment Information:

Avila University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of, sex, race, religion, age, color, sexual orientation, disability, national or ethnic origin, marital status, veteran's status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

You must be at least 18 years of age to be employed by Avila University.

All new employees will be required to complete an "Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9)" and produce requested documentation after employment.

In compliance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, the university's annual security and crime statistics report is available at https://www.avila.edu/campus-resources/campus-safety.&nbsp ; A copy of this report is available upon request from the Campus Safety Office in the Whitfield building any weekday between 8am and 5pm.

Avila University requires the successful completion of a background check as a condition of employment.