Adjunct Faculty, Media & Journalism Studies

Cuyahoga Community College; Highland Hills (OH); On-site; USD 900 - 1,000; Part time

Job summary

Cuyahoga Community College in Ohio is seeking an adjunct faculty member to teach a wide range of Media and Journalism Studies courses. This part-time role involves developing learning activities, preparing syllabi and materials, and supporting students with coaching.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree in Journalism/Mass Communications, professional news writing and social media experience, and proficiency with instructional technologies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Journalism/Mass Communications or related field with 18 graduate-level course hours in journalism/mass communications.
• Professional experience with news writing, social media, and mass communication styles.
• Experience using instructional technologies to teach traditional, hybrid or distance learning classes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to respond to the needs of the community.

Responsibilities

• Teaches a wide range of courses in Media and Journalism Studies.
• Prepares and delivers learning activities to achieve course outcomes.
• Prepares syllabi, homework assignments and handouts.
• Evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments, papers, and examinations.
• Maintains attendance records, grades and required documentation by deadlines.
• Be available to students for coaching and participate in periodic meetings with supervisors.

Skills

Advanced communication

News writing

Instructional technology

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Master’s degree in Journalism/Mass Communications

Master’s degree in related field with 18 graduate-level hours in Journalism/Mass Communications

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Special Note: This is a part-time (adjunct) faculty position. Candidates will be interviewed and hired on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year.
Department: Creative Arts
Location: College-Wide
Reports To: Associate Dean
Recruitment Type: External/Internal
Requisition ID: req6987
Employment Type: Part-Time Faculty
Union Position: Non-Union
Work Schedule: To be determined based on business unit needs. Classes may be offered during the day, evening and/or weekend. Please indicate your availability when applying for this position.

Job Description

Teaches a wide range of courses in Media and Journalism Studies

• Prepares and delivers learning activities in order to achieve course outcomes
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts
• Evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments, papers, and examinations
• Maintains and submits student attendance records, grades and other required documentation by specified deadlines
• Be available to students for coaching
• Periodic meetings with supervisors, division, or College, relative to teaching duties and training and development

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Journalism/Mass Communications; or master’s degree in related field with at least 18 graduate-level course hours in Journalism/Mass Communications
• Professional experience with news writing, social media, and mass communication styles
• Demonstrated experience in the use of instructional technologies to teach traditional, hybrid and/or distance learning classes, and /or as a supplement
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent)
• Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills
• Appropriately responds to the needs of the community

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years recent professional experience in the journalism field
• Teaching experience

Must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands from your employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College.

Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.

Special Note: This is a Part-Time Faculty position, with the following set rate of pay: $942.00/Equated Semester Unit (ESU).

Equal Opportunity Statement:
Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.