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adjunct Professor of Teaching/Oral Comm Coordinator:University of MemphisJob description:adjunct Professor of Teaching/Oral Comm Coordinator
Posting DetailsPosting InformationPosting Number: FAE1850 Advertised Title: adjunct Professor of Teaching/Oral Comm Coordinator Campus Job location: Main Campus (Memphis, TN) Position Number: 018728 Job Category: Full-Time Faculty Department: Communication & Film Position Summary: adjunct Professor of Teaching/Oral Communication Coordinator Position in Communication Studies The Department of Communication & Film at the University of Memphis seeks to fill an adjunct Professor of Teaching/Oral Communication Coordinator in Communication Studies position beginning August 2025. Listing description This is a full-time, 9-month faculty position on the main campus (Memphis), with an initial one-year appointment (thereafter eligible for a multi-year contract). Summer teaching is possible, given available funds. The University has a non-tenure-track-faculty promotion process, applicable after a minimum of 5 years at the University. Responsibilities include coordinating the general education introductory course (Oral Communication), including curriculum development, revision, and assessment, scheduling, training and superviseing GAs and part-time instructors, advocating for the course, teaching undergraduate courses (18-hour course load per year), and other tasks as assigned. The Oral Communication course provides a general introduction to the field, while maintaining a focus on public communication. adjunct Professors of Teaching are fully participating members of the faculty in the department, college, and university. Minimum Appropriate qualifications: -Master's degree in Communication Studies in hand at time of appointment -Demonstrated practice and excellence in teaching in-person and online asynchronous courses -Advanced expertise of online learning management systems -capability to teach some of the required courses for the Communication Studies concentration: Oral Communication, Communication Inquiry, Media Literacy, Research Methods, Senior Capstone -capability to teach upper-division Communication Studies electives (find information about courses on our web site: memphis.edu/communication ) Preferred Appropriate qualifications: -Terminal degree in Communication Studies or related fields -Curriculum development skills -practice developing online courses and curriculum -Training/managery practice -capability to teach classes that complement our curriculum income: Competitive advantages: Information about benefits available to university employees can be found here: https://www.memphis.edu/hr/prospective.php General information: With an enrollment of 22,000 students, The University of Memphis is a leading metropolitan research university, noted for drawing on the strengths and challenges of our urban setting and region. One of six departments in the College of Communication and Fine Arts, the Department of Communication & Film includes 20 full-time faculty members, approximately 45 graduate students (MA and PhD), and over 250 undergraduate majors. At the undergraduate and MA levels, we offer concentrations in Film and Video production and Communication Studies. At the PhD level, we offer programs in Rhetoric/Media Studies and Applied Communication. Detailed information about the Department and the University can be found at memphis.edu/communication and memphis.edu . Application Process: To apply for the position, please complete the online application at workforum.memphis.edu . candidates will need to upload a cover letter, current academic vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, administrative philosophy, unofficial transcript, and a list of three professional references with contact information. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. For questions or additional information, Contact Us by committee chair, Dr. Wendy Atkins-Sayre, at wendy.atkins-sayre@memphis.edu. The University of Memphis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We urge all qualified candidates to apply for this position. Appointment will be located on qualifications as they relate to the position requirements without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, discapability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Minimum Position Appropriate qualifications: Minimum Appropriate qualifications: -Master's degree in Communication Studies in hand at time of appointment -Demonstrated practice and excellence in teaching in-person and online asynchronous courses -Advanced expertise of online learning management systems -capability to teach some of the required courses for the Communication Studies concentration: Oral Communication, Communication Inquiry, Media Literacy, Research Methods, Senior Capstone -capability to teach upper-division Communication Studies electives (find information about courses on our web site: memphis.edu/communication ) Special Conditions: Preferred Appropriate qualifications: -Terminal degree in Communication Studies or related fields -Curriculum development skills -practice developing online courses and curriculum -Training/managery practice -capability to teach classes that complement our curriculum Posting Date: 10/01/2024 Closing Date: 01/15/2025 Open Until Screening Begins: No Hiring Range: Competitive Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time: Benefits Eligible Special Instructions to candidates: Application Process: To apply for the position, please complete the online application at workforum.memphis.edu . candidates will need to upload a cover letter, current academic vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, administrative philosophy, unofficial transcript, and a list of three professional references with contact information. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. For questions or additional information, Contact Us by committee chair, Dr. Wendy Atkins-Sayre, at wendy.atkins-sayre@memphis.edu. Instructions to Applicant regarding references: Is this posting for UofM employees only?: No Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only): Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents» Curriculum Vitae » Cover Letter » Other Document 1 » References List » Other Document 2 » Unofficial Transcript Optional Documents Skills:
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