Job Details
Adjunct Faculty, Media & Journalism Studies
Department: Creative Arts
Location: College-Wide
Reports To: Associate Dean
Recruitment Type: External/Internal
Requisition ID: req5138
Employment Type: Part-Time Faculty
Union Position: Non-Union
Work Schedule: To be determined based on business unit needs. Classes may be offered during the day, evening and/or weekend. Please indicate your availability when applying for this position.
Job Description:
Teaches a wide range of courses in Media and Journalism Studies.
* Prepares and delivers learning activities in order to achieve course outcomes
* Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts
* Evaluates and grades students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, papers, and examinations
* Maintains and submits student attendance records, grades and other required documentation by specified deadlines
* Be available to students for coaching
* Periodic meetings with supervisors, division, or College, relative to teaching duties and training and development
Required Qualifications:
* Master's degree or higher in Journalism/Mass Communications; or master's degree in related field with at least 18 graduate-level course hours in Journalism/Mass Communications
* Professional experience with news writing, social media, and mass communication styles
* Demonstrated experience in the use of instructional technologies to teach traditional, hybrid and/or distance learning classes, and /or as a supplement
* Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent)
* Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills
* Sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse population
Preferred Qualifications:
* Minimum of 5 years recent professional experience in the journalism field
* Teaching experience
Special Note: This is a part-time (adjunct) faculty position. Candidates will be interviewed and hired on an as-needed basis throughout the 2024-2025 academic year.
In order to be considered for an Adjunct faculty position, these additional documents are required to be uploaded: Unofficial transcript & license/certifications (Based on requirements outlined in posting).
Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.
Affirmative Action Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.