Journalism Adjunct Professor

University of La Verne; La Verne (CA); Vor Ort; USD 31.913 - 45.452; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Benefit Hub (discount perks)

Free Parking

Adjunct Faculty Development Funds

Staff discounted lunches

10% off at university bookstore

Tuition Remission

Contribution Retirement Plan

Medical benefits

Zusammenfassung

A private not-for-profit university in California seeks a part-time adjunct professor for its Journalism program. The role entails developing course materials, facilitating class instruction, and evaluating student performance. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree with teaching and metro/hard news reporting experience. The course will commence in Fall 2020 and offers benefits including tuition remission and staff discounts. Compensation is $28.08 per hour.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree and teaching experience required.
• Experience in metro/hard news reporting and editing.

Aufgaben

• Develop and maintain syllabus materials for the course.
• Facilitate class instruction according to learning objectives.
• Evaluate student performance based on course deliverables.

Kenntnisse

Metro/hard news reporting experience

Editing experience

Teaching experience

Ausbildung

Master’s degree

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

The University of La Verne is a private not-for-profit university founded in 1891 located in La Verne, California. The core values that we live by are Ethical Reasoning, Diversity and Inclusivity, Lifelong Learning and Community and Civic Engagement.

Our Journalism program in the Department of Communications at the University of La Verne (30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles) has an immediate opening for a part-time adjunct professor to teach Journalism 100 – News Reporting – in the Fall 2020 Semester, which begins on August 31st.

The course is scheduled for 3:30-6:40 p.m. on Wednesdays, and it will be taught live in person (or “hybrid” in person and online) or remotely if required by state or county mandates.

Under the direction of the Program Chair:

• Develop and Maintain Syllabus Materials: The adjunct professor is responsible for selecting and compiling tests, assignments and/or online discussion exercises.
• Facilitate Class Instruction: The adjunct professor is responsible for teaching the assigned course in accordance with learning objectives and session plan outlines.
• Evaluate Student Performance: The adjunct professor is expected to administer evaluations of student performance based on course deliverables and course rubrics. All course grades will be posted on the Blackboard Grade Center.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree and teaching experience.
• Metro/hard news reporting and editing experience at regional and/or national news outlets.

Preferred Qualifications

None specified.

Benefits Summary

Below is a list of benefits and perks offered to Adjunct Faculty:

• Benefit Hub (discount perks)
• Free Parking
• Adjunct Faculty Development Funds
• Staff discounted lunches at the Spot
• 10% off discount at the University of La Verne Bookstore and Graphics
• Tuition Remission (Senior Adjuncts)
• Contribution Retirement Plan (must meet hours) for Mandatory – Voluntary Contribution at anytime
• Medical (must meet hours)
• Utilize services offered at CTL and the wellness center.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of a background check and employment verification.

Hiring Pay Rate: Adjunct Professor (with terminal degree): $28.08

Job Open Date: 07/24/2020

Posting Number: AF034P

Job Close Date: Open Until Filled No

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• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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• * Which courses are you interested in/able to teach? Be sure to include department name and course number.

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