Adjunct Faculty - HSS, Ethics and Media Instructor

DIGIPEN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY • Redmond, WA

87d • $4,752 - $7,983

About The Position

The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at DigiPen Institute of Technology invites applicants for Adjunct Faculty to teach an Ethics and Media course across various degree programs. This course explores ethical frameworks applied to media and social decision-making, focusing on how our choices around creation and consumption impact issues of safety, justice, sustainability, and inclusion. The course encourages students to develop critical thinking and media literacy skills through interactive discussions on potentially controversial topics. The Department covers many subject areas, such as literature, communication, world history, philosophy, psychology, and more. Department faculty bring an extensive humanities background in psychology, English, and the social sciences, as well as an appetite for thoroughly exploring and examining today's rich media landscape. In many cases, courses are deliberately geared to the interests and pursuits of DigiPen students. Adjuncts routinely teach courses in introductory psychology, with the potential of teaching other courses in the adjuncts area of expertise. Join our faculty team and help students develop the necessary skills to succeed in their chosen fields.

Requirements

• A graduate degree in Philosophy, Social Science, or related field
• Strong background in media ethics, media cultures, and various media modalities
• Knowledge of intersectional identities and how these influence media consumption and creation
• Background in moral psychology or traditional ethics is beneficial
• Ability to teach in an interactive and engaging manner, encouraging student participation in challenging discussions
• Experience fostering an inclusive learning environment, especially with sensitive topics
• Teaching experience in media studies, social sciences, or related fields preferred

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in accordance with departmental policies and procedures
• Prepare and submit timely grade reports and other reports on student performance
• Demonstrate evidence of teaching experience that supports a diverse student body and individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences
• Organize class material, activities, and assignments
• Relate assessments to learning outcomes
• Manage Student Teaching Assistants, supervising their timecards and reviewing their weekly hours, if required
• Provide input on, create, and improve course materials
• Offer weekly office hours
• In-person teaching, with online classes when necessary, located in Redmond, WA

Benefits

• Salary range of $4,752 - $7,983 per term, depending on credit hours, class size, and faculty rank
• Not benefits eligible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree