Adjunct Faculty for Communications & Media Studies
At a glance
Mid-level Communications role at Moravian University. Bethlehem · part-time.
Pay not stated Communications salary
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What you'll do
- Teach assigned undergraduate courses to help students meet each course’s objectives
- Teach in communications, media studies, theory, intercultural communication, public relations, or strategic communications
- Give students detailed, prompt feedback and hold weekly student hours
- Update the program director and handle rosters, syllabi, grades, and other paperwork
- Follow applicable program and university policies
What you bring
- An MA in Communication Studies or a related field
- Skill with varied communication and teaching approaches
- Knowledge of current communication theories and their applications
- Strong relationship-building skills
Who this fits
You’ll suit this part-time adjunct role if you want to teach undergraduate communications courses at Moravian University in Bethlehem. Course assignments depend on teaching vacancies, and the university accepts applications throughout the year. Prior university teaching, a terminal degree or relevant professional experience, and knowledge of AI’s ethical and practical role in communications are preferred.
From the employer
CLASSIFICATION: Adjunct Faculty
DEPARTMENT: Communications & Media Studies Program
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
SYSTEM JOB TITLE: Adjunct Faculty
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Dean, College of Arts & Sciences/Director of Communications & Media Studies Program
POSITION SUMMARY: Moravian University invites applications for part-time adjunct teaching positions in the Communications program. This is an interdisciplinary program that prepares students to become skilled communicators prepared to lead and innovate in a diverse and globally connected world. Through a curriculum that integrates theory with contemporary professional practices, we empower students to analyze, create, and strategically manage messages across a variety of platforms and contexts.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teach courses as assigned which correlate with the catalog descriptions and course outlines, in a manner designed to assist the student in achieving the specific objectives of the course.
- Teach undergraduate courses in any of the following areas: introductory communications or media studies, communications theory, intercultural communication, principles of public relations, strategic communications
- Communicate regularly and professionally with the Program Director
- Provide detailed and timely feedback to students on assignments
- Hold student hours (sometimes known as “office hours”) weekly
- Complete required administrative tasks, including verifying enrollment rosters, submitting syllabi to the department for approval and records, entering final grades, and completing any necessary paperwork in a timely manner.
- Comply with all relevant program and university policies
QUALIFICATIONS:
- MA Degree in Communication Studies or related field
- Proficiency in a variety of communication and teaching perspectives
- Knowledge of contemporary communication theories and applications
- Excellent relational skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Terminal degree or professional experience relevant to upper division, undergraduate Communication Studies major courses.
- Prior teaching experience at the university level
- Understanding of the ethical and practical roles of AI in the field of communications
TO APPLY: Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, current resume or CV, a statement of teaching philosophy [not to exceed 1000 words], and contact information for two (2) professional references to the Moravian University employment portal. We will notify applicants before we contact their references, which would be after the Zoom interview stage. All documents should be uploaded as PDFs.
Please follow the instructions to submit your application materials through the Moravian University employment application website. Materials MUST be submitted through the online process.
We accept applications throughout the year. When a teaching vacancy arises, we will consider the submitted applications in an effort to staff the course.
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