Adjunct Instructor, Journalism

Seton Hall University; South Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent institution is seeking adjunct instructors for their Journalism program. The role involves teaching courses such as Writing for the Media on a flexible schedule, requiring relevant teaching and professional experience. Candidates must hold a graduate degree with coursework in the field. Competitive pay is offered based on qualifications, with additional retirement benefits available.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching at the college level is required.
• A graduate degree in a relevant field with at least 18 credit-hours.
• Work experience in journalism, media, or communications is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to two sections of undergraduate courses.
• Focus on Writing for the Media and other journalism related subjects.

Skills

Teaching experience

Work experience in journalism/media/communications

Education

Graduate degree with 18 credit-hours of relevant coursework

Job description

The College of Human Development, Culture, and Media at Seton Hall University is seeking adjunct instructors for undergraduate, on campus, in person courses in the Journalism program. One course of particular interest is Writing for the Media, an introductory course focused on news writing, public relations writing, and reporting.

Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey, just 14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education in the United States. It is home to approximately 6,300 undergraduate and 4,700 graduate students from all 50 states and more than 60 foreign countries. An exciting and culturally diverse community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their professional and community lives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach up to two sections of courses, as assigned. Course schedules vary with sections meeting either once or twice per week.
• For additional information about the B.A. in Journalism program, visit https://www.shu.edu/academics/ba-journalism.cfm

Required Qualifications:

• Experience teaching at the college level
• Work experience in journalism/media/communications
• A graduate degree that includes at least 18 credit-hours of relevant coursework

Salary Range:

Minimum pay is $1200 per credit for those without a terminal degree and $1300 per credit for those with a terminal degree

Exempt/Nonexempt:

Exempt

Benefits Information:

For details about employee benefits, see: https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Seton Hall University offers supplemental retirement benefits.

Physical Demands:

General Office Environment

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please include electronic submission of your cover letter, resume/curriculum vitae, summary of teaching evaluations, sample syllabi, unofficial transcripts for postsecondary coursework, and three professional/academic references.

Questions about the position may be directed via email to Dr. Matthew Pressman, at [e-mail].

Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and the principles of affirmative action.

Advertised: 06 Jan 2022 Eastern Standard Time
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