Adjunct Instructor, Social Media & Digital Communications

Lamar State College-Port Arthur; Port Acres (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Lamar State College-Port Arthur is looking for an Adjunct Social Media & Digital Communications Management Instructor to enhance program visibility and engage with students. Responsibilities include promoting the program, teaching in various settings (campus, online, and dual enrollment), and maintaining curriculum development involvement. Required are a Bachelor’s degree with three years of experience in social media services, alongside proficiency in standard software. Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree and teaching experience in higher education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Media Industry Studies or related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience providing social media services.
• Work independently in the classroom.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Possess time management and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction.
• Exhibit commitment to curriculum development.
• Attend faculty meetings.
• Maintain current knowledge in subject areas.
• Respond promptly to students and colleagues.
• Comply with campus policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Social media services

Time management

Communication skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Media Industry Studies or related field

Master's degree in Media Industry Studies

Job description

Lamar State College Port Arthur is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation.

Job Summary

The Adjunct Social Media & Digital Communications Management Instructor has responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, promoting the program, classroom instruction, and completing all duties associated with teaching. Assigned classes may occur during the day, evening, and/or online with varying teaching locations including on‑campus, dual enrollment, and Early College High School. This position reports to LSCPA’s Creative Arts and Service Professions Department.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction
• Exhibit commitment and involvement in the development, implementation, and assessment of curriculum based on program, department and college goals and objectives
• Attend faculty meetings
• Maintain current knowledge, expertise, and safety in the subject areas of teaching responsibility along with broader higher education matters and trends
• Respond to students, faculty and staff in a timely and professional manner
• Comply with campus policies and procedures
• Other related duties, as assigned

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Media Industry Studies or related field
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience providing social media services
• Work independently in the classroom
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Possess time management and communication skills
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Media Industry Studies
• Five (5) years of social media/marketing experience
• Teaching experience in higher education
• Teaching experience at a two-year college

Supplemental Information

Physical Requirements: Duties may include standing, walking, bending, reaching, and occasional lifting or moving of equipment or materials up to 25 pounds. Visual and auditory acuity are required to ensure effective instruction and safe supervision of students in classroom and laboratory settings.

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