Adjunct Faculty- Media Studies

City of Dawson Creek; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy University in the New York metropolitan area seeks part-time adjunct instructors to teach Media Studies courses to undergraduate students. Courses may be offered at the Dobbs Ferry, Manhattan, or Bronx campuses, or online, with up to three sections per semester.

Teaching emphasizes journalism, radio and TV production, and film studies, plus inclusive excellence. Successful candidates will join a multi-campus team, assist with program assessment and development, and participate in select

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience teaching Media Studies at the college level.
• Compensation is based on a semester and calculated on a semi-monthly pay cycle.
• Ability to work independently with responsibility while collaborating with a multi-campus team.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to three sections of any given Media Studies course per semester, with emphasis on journalism, radio and television production, and film studies.
• Contribute to program assessment and development.
• Attend select programmatic or professional development meetings.
• Schedule: Day and Evening teaching opportunities; locations include Dobbs Ferry, Manhattan, Bronx campuses, or online; provide a statement of scholarly interests.

Skills

College-level Media Studies teaching

Education

Master's or Doctorate in relevant discipline

Job description

Job Summary:

The Media Studies program of the Communication and the ArtsDepartment at Mercy University seeks part-time, adjunct instructors to teach Media Studies courses to undergraduate students. Successful candidates may be offered the opportunity to teach up to three section(s) of any given course, with an emphasis on journalism, radio and television production and film studies, with a maximum of three course assignments per semester. Commitment to teaching with inclusive excellence is required. Candidates may also be asked to provide assistance with program assessment and development and to attend select programmatic or professional development meetings. Schedule: Day and Evening teaching opportunities. Location: Courses may be offered at the Dobbs Ferry, Manhattan, or Bronx campuses, or online. Candidates should provide a statement of scholarly interests.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Demonstrated experience successfully teaching Media Studies atthe college-level. Compensation is based on a semester andcalculated on a semi-monthly pay cycle. independently with greatlevels of responsibility, while collaborating and communicating with a multi-campus team, required.

Education Requirements:

• Master's or Doctorate from an accredited institution in an appropriate academic discipline.

About Mercy

Mercy University is a dynamic, independent, coeducational New YorkCity area university that offers more than 100 undergraduate andgraduate degree and certificate programs in six schools: Business,Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts, Nursing, andSocial and Behavioral Sciences.

Mercy is the region's largest private, nonprofit, Minority-ServingInstitution, proud to serve a student body that is highly diverse.As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), MercyUniversity, has been ranked nationally among top colleges in thecountry for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges andUniversities (HACU) and by Excelencia in Education, earning theirprestigious Seal of Excelencia for intentionally serving Latinostudents.

Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a nationalleader in awarding bachelor's degrees to Hispanics in severaldisciplines, including Psychology, Sociology, and Business.Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College inWestchester County in 2019, 2020, and 2022.

Mercy is committed to offering an inclusive learning environment tohelp a diverse student body set a course for their future. Tosupport its student body, Mercy has been awarded a number offederal grants which enable us to better develop and delivereducation to our students.

Mercy’s student body reflects the rich diversity of the New Yorkmetropolitan area. Enrollment, including full-time and part-timeundergraduates and graduates, is approximately 8,800. Mercystudents learn on campuses in Dobbs Ferry, the Bronx, and Manhattanas well as online.

At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and theirfamilies with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. Weoffer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuitiondiscounts, flexible spending, and much more.

Our Mission:

Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students theopportunity to transform their lives through higher education byoffering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized andhigh-quality learning environments, thus preparing students toembark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout theirlives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changingworld.

Benefits Eligible:

Mercy University strives to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.

EEO Statement

Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexualorientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, height, weight, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

As part of this commitment, Mercy University will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact The Office of Human Resources at [phone], Option 6 or via email at [e-mail].

The posted salary range for this position is based on several legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the organization.

Mercy is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws.

Campus Safety

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