Broadcast Adjunct Faculty

Dallas Baptist University; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 6,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Dallas Baptist University in the Communication Department seeks adjunct faculty for live/broadcast, cinematography, and audio/video post-production courses. Candidates must meet minimum academic qualifications and demonstrate professional readiness.

Adjunct instructors will develop syllabi, follow the academic calendar, schedule classes on time, and uphold DBU's commitment to Christian learning while delivering engaging, student-centered instruction.

Qualifications

• 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline and hold at least a master's degree.
• Proficient in Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Logic and Ableton.
• Must be a practicing Christian and comfortable teaching in a faith-based university.

Responsibilities

• Develop course syllabi and curriculum under the guidance of the department and load syllabi in Concourse/Blackboard.
• Adhere to the academic calendar and meet assigned class times and contact hours.
• Deliver engaging instruction with a focus on student learning and faith integration.
• Fulfill professional duties including grading, reporting, and participation in department activities.

Skills

Christian faith

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Audition

Photoshop

Final Cut Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Logic

Ableton

Job description

The Communication Department is looking for adjunct faculty in the areas of live/broadcast, cinematography, and audio/video post-production.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completed at least 18 graduate hours in teaching discipline and hold at least a master's degress
• Proficient in some combination of the following software:
  • Premiere Pro
  • After Effects
  • Audition
  • Photoshop
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Davinci Resolve
  • Logic
  • Ableton

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Adjunct Faculty members are expected to be loyal to Dallas Baptist University and professional in the discharge of their duties. Although not all-encompassing, the following designates basic responsibilities which the adjunct faculty members should perform:

• Dallas Baptist University is a teaching university. As a student centered university, serving students is the ultimate purpose of the adjunct faculty. Every adjunct faculty member, therefore, should see their role as a ministry to the student, challenging and encouraging them in their Christian walk.
• Adjunct faculty members should be acquainted with the Academic Calendar for the academic year as published on Blackboard in the Center for Teaching Excellence. Work should be planned and conducted in conformity with this calendar.
• Each adjunct faculty member will develop appropriate course syllabi , under the guidance of the college/ school/ program from which the course originates. Each faculty member will develop appropriate course syllabi in Concourse located in Blackboard. Syllabi should be loaded 3 weeks prior to the start of the semester. Syllabus will be made available to students two weeks before the first class day. On the first day of class for the semester for a particular course, the syllabus should be reviewed.
• Dallas Baptist University places the highest priority on excellence in teaching in the classroom. Modeling for students a high regard for scholarship, the adjunct faculty member should evidence expertise in the discipline and in a variety of methods of instruction.
• The integration of faith and learning throughout the course development should prepare students for their respective callings.
• Instructional techniques and policies employed by adjunct faculty members will be in accordance with the purpose of DBU, as reflected in its mission statement, and will be appropriate to the specific goals of the classes.
• Each class period will provide a meaningful Christian setting for spiritual growth of both students and teacher through prayer and/ or Bible devotion.
• Adjunct faculty members are required to meet classes at appointed times and for specified contact hours.
• No adjunct faculty member shall be absent from class without first conferring with the Dean of the college/ school/ or program.
• An adjunct faculty member will notify the dean/ department chairperson as soon as possible if an emergency prevents a scheduled class from being met.
• Each adjunct faculty member will participate annually in various forms of professional development sponsored by the University.
• Adjunct faculty members are expected to reflect conduct which is Christian. High standards of professional conduct are expected of adjunct faculty members in their relation with colleagues, administrative officials, Board of Trustees, students, and the public in general.
• Adjunct faculty members should exercise mature judgment in personal relationships with students. Adjunct faculty members should not be romantically involved with current DBU students.
• It is the policy of Dallas Baptist University that no member of the University community may sexually harass another. Harassment on the basis of sex is a violation of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Title VII of the Civil Rights of 1964. Any faculty, staff, or student will be subject to disciplinary action for violation of this policy.
• Each adjunct faculty member should include appropriate procedures for student contact in his/ her course syllabus.
• Adjunct faculty must use their DBU issued email accounts. Personal email accounts should not be used to conduct university business under any circumstance .
• Adjunct faculty will follow stated procedures and meet identified deadlines when carrying out requested reporting responsibilities such as grade reporting, periodic student progress reports, accreditation reports, attendance verification and other reports as designated by the President or Provost.

WORK SCHEDULE LOAD:

Adjunct faculty are assigned to teach during a term by term basis depending on the need of the college/ school/ or program for the particular term . However, in no case should an adjunct faculty member teach more than 12 credit hours of classes in one year.

Requirements

• Must be a Christian who is a member of a church that holds Jesus Christ to be their Lord and Savior, and who holds solely the Old Testament and the New Testament as sacred Scriptures.
• DBU requires employees to follow all University policies and procedures, which exist to support the Christian mission of DBU and includes, but is not limited to, a Christian Code of Conduct.

Dallas Baptist University complies with all applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws and does not engage in unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, biological sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, race, color, or national origin in any employment practice, admissions, education program, or educational activity. Under federal and state law, the University may discriminate on the basis of religion in order to fulfill its purposes.