Part Time Faculty- Communication Studies

Loyola Marymount University; Westchester (IL); On-site; USD 25,561 - 30,617; Part time

Job summary

Loyola Marymount University is seeking lecturers to teach undergraduate courses in Communication Studies and Public Relations. Applicants should hold a graduate degree in the relevant fields, with teaching experience preferred. Responsibilities include preparing course materials, leading classes, and grading assignments.

The role offers a minimum salary of $2,517 per unit taught and emphasizes a commitment to diverse pedagogical approaches and student engagement.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a graduate degree in Communication Studies, Public Relations, or closely related fields.
• Teaching and mentorship experience is strongly preferred.
• Diverse array of professional experience and innovative pedagogical approaches are valued.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute a course syllabus.
• Prepare and lead class sessions.
• Hold regular office hours and answer student questions.
• Develop, distribute, and grade course assignments.
• Maintain and submit class records.
• Attend meetings and trainings as needed.
• Comply with all University standards and requirements.

Skills

Teaching and mentorship experience

Pedagogical approaches

Graduate degree in Communication Studies

Education

Graduate degree in Communication Studies or related field

Job description

Teaching Areas

The Communication Studies Department at Loyola Marymount University seeks lecturers to teach undergraduate courses in our Communication Studies major and Public Relations minor. Housed in the College of Communication and Fine Arts, the Department seeks colleagues who can teach courses in the following areas:

• Communication theory and research methods (including quantitative, qualitative, and rhetorical methods)
• Relational or interpersonal communication
• Intercultural communication
• Organizational communication
• Strategic communication
• Public relations
• Rhetoric
• Media studies

The Department also supports the Rhetorical Arts area of the University Core Curriculum and welcomes applicants who are able to develop students’ skills in information literacy as well as written and oral communication. Fulfilling an undergraduate Core Curriculum requirement, Rhetorical Arts courses facilitate students’ articulate expression, critical thinking, and moral reflection, notably ground in the Jesuit principle of Eloquentia Perfecta, “the good person speaking and writing well for the common good.” Applications are reviewed as positions become available. If an opening is not available at the time of your application, it will be kept on file for future needs.

Course Details

Lecturers typically teach one to two courses on a one-semester appointment basis. Courses taught by lecturers take place throughout the week and are held in-person. Lecturers who can teach on a Monday/Wednesday/Friday schedule are particularly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute a course syllabus
• Prepare and lead class sessions
• Hold regular office hours and answer student questions
• Develop, distribute, and grade course assignments
• Maintain and submit class records, such as attendance and grade reports
• Attend meetings and trainings, as needed
• Comply with all University standards and requirements

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a graduate degree in Communication Studies, Public Relations, or closely related fields.
• Teaching and mentorship experience is strongly preferred.
• We value a diverse array of professional and practical experience as well as innovative pedagogical approaches, such as applied, experiential, community-based, critical, or other inventive pedagogies.

Application Process

If interested, please submit a resume and a cover letter describing your background and teaching experience (if any), indicating content areas you may be qualified to teach. Direct questions to the Communication Studies Department Chair, Jason Jarvis at [e-mail].

Salary

Minimum salary is $2,517 per unit taught.

EEO Statement

Loyola Marymount University is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, national origin (including language and language use restrictions), ancestry, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), denial of Family and Medical Care Leave, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age 40 or over, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other bases protected by federal (including but not limited to Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990), state or local law. The University does not discriminate on these bases, or any other basis protected by law, in the administration of any of its education or admissions policies, scholarship or loan programs, athletics, and other school-administered policies and programs, or in its employment policies and practices. All University policies, practices, and procedures are administered in a manner consistent with LMU's Jesuit identity and character. To learn more about the University's Statement of Non-Discrimination policy and related grievance procedures, click here. To report questions or concerns about sex-based discrimination, please contact [e-mail] or 310.568.6105. To learn more about Federal & State Employment Notices, click here.