Adjunct Instructor for News Writing I

Chenega CorporationLawrence, KS
Onsite

About The Position

Adjunct Instructor for News Writing I, as subject matter experts in their disciplines, shall assist Haskell Indian Nations University in developing and implementing college-level courses and a limited number of developmental courses for the classroom. This course is an introduction to news reporting techniques with an emphasis on basic journalistic writing principles. Students will examine various news writing styles and will learn the journalism ethics, interviewing, and research techniques necessary for writing feature and human interest news articles. Also provide some advantages and disadvantages of using digitally mastered images, beginning with the capturing of the image and proceeding to the printing stage without the loss of image quality. Finally, provide a historical and descriptive survey of mass media for communicating public information.

Requirements

  • Qualified instructors will hold a minimum of a Master’s, a terminal degree, or an appropriate graduate degree in the subject matter being taught -- EXCEPT for Indigenous languages
  • A clear communicator
  • Able to teach with ample real-world experience
  • Able to show confidence when teaching and presenting to a class
  • Technologically savvy: can utilize email, different online learning systems, and other ways to communicate with students
  • Passionate about specific academic fields and education in general
  • Clearly understands curriculum design, pedagogy, and learning outcome alignment
  • Help first-year students adjust to the university, develop a better understanding of the learning process, and acquire essential academic success skills.
  • Introduction to human communication theory with practice in developing speaking skills in the intrapersonal, interpersonal, and public communication context

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate student matriculation in the following outcomes: Completion of associate baccalaureate programs, Transfers to other colleges or universities
  • Develop and provide on behalf of Haskell Indian Nations University the following documents in compliance with university guidelines: Course syllabi, Assessment and evaluative instruments and the data derived, Textbook selection and educational materials for those classes taught
  • Implement curriculum
  • Assist in updating curricula to ensure student learning meets national, state, and local requirements
  • Access software applications/programs to report data for all courses taught with respect to the following: Learning outcomes, Assessment outcomes, Recommendations for instructional improvement
  • Hold one (1) office hour per 3 credit hour course per week for the following purposes: To answer students’ questions, To assist students in successfully completing courses offered
  • Students’ grades are due on the Tuesday after finals week
  • Submit grades on forms provided by the university before 4:00 pm to the Office of the Vice-President for Academics
  • Attend relevant university-wide and departmental meetings, such as accreditation meetings, assessment meetings, orientation for new faculty, etc., as can be reasonably expected.
  • Administer and return End of the Course Student Evaluations to the respective Dean. Adhere to accreditation requirements for Haskell Indian Nations University in the following areas: Academic policies, Other academic requirements
  • Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day.
  • opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world.
  • on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers.
  • well-being programs
  • education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities.
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