Adjunct Faculty, Media & Journalism Studies

Cuyahoga Community College; Parma (OH); On-site; USD 10,512; Part time

Job summary

Cuyahoga Community College is seeking a part-time faculty member to teach courses in Media and Journalism Studies. The ideal candidate must possess a Master’s degree in Journalism or a related field, along with professional experience in news writing and mass communication. Responsibilities include preparing course materials, teaching, and evaluating students. Ideal applicants will have strong communication, organizational skills, and proficiency in instructional technologies, with at least 5 years in journalism preferred. The position is based in Parma, Ohio and offers a pay rate of $942.00 per Equated Semester Unit.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Journalism/Mass Communications required.
• 5 years of recent professional experience in the journalism field preferred.
• Teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaches a wide range of courses in Media and Journalism Studies.
• Prepares and delivers learning activities to achieve course outcomes.
• Evaluates and grades students’ assignments and examinations.

Skills

Professional experience with news writing

Social media expertise

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in instructional technologies

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Master’s degree or higher in Journalism/Mass Communications

18 graduate-level course hours in Journalism/Mass Communications

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.

Additional required documents for Adjunct position: Unofficial transcript & license/certifications (Based on requirements outlined in posting).

Pay Rate: $942.00/Equated Semester Unit (ESU)

Adjunct only: If hired, you 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.

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.