Adjunct Faculty - Journalism and Communication (Adult Degree Completion)

Southern Group; Collegedale (TN); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking an adjunct faculty member for their online Communication program aimed at adult learners in the Adult Degree Completion program. Responsibilities include preparing and teaching courses while maintaining a commitment to the university's mission. Ideal candidates will hold a master’s degree in Journalism and have a strong commitment to educational values.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Journalism is required.
• Experience in teaching adult learners is preferred.
• Strong commitment to the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach undergraduate journalism and communication courses online.
• Advise and mentor online adult learners in the ADC program.
• Possess strong organizational skills and technological proficiency.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Technological proficiency

Education

Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Journalism

Tools

E-class

Zoom

University platforms

Job description

Job Summary:The adjunct faculty member will be responsible for teaching adult learners enrolled in online classes in the Communication program for the Adult Degree Completion (ADC) program.

Job Duties:

• Prepare content and teach 8-week module undergraduate journalism and/or communication courses online
• Advise and mentor online students academically and spiritually
• Teach undergraduate online adult learners who are 25 + years old enrolled in the ADC (Adult Degree Completion) Program at Southern
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills
• Possess a high degree of technological proficiency for teaching online, capable of using e-class, Zoom, and university platforms

Salary Schedule: Salary is based upon a per-course fee as determined by the University. No benefits are offered for this position.

Special Requirement:An expressed commitment to Jesus Christ, the teachings and mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and a SDA church member in good and regular standing preferred but not required.

Minimum Requirements: Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in Journalism

Special Instructions to Applicants: Unofficial transcripts should be from the college or university which verifies minimum qualifications for the position. Upon an offer of employment, official college transcripts will be required.