Part Time Faculty- Communication Studies

Loyola Marymount University • New York, NY

78d • $2,517

About The Position

The Communication Studies Department at Loyola Marymount University seeks lecturers to teach undergraduate courses in our Communication Studies major and Public Relations minor. Housed in the College of Communication and Fine Arts, the Department seeks colleagues who can teach courses in the following areas: Communication theory and research methods (including quantitative, qualitative, and rhetorical methods), Relational or interpersonal communication, Intercultural communication, Organizational communication, Strategic communication, Public relations, Rhetoric, and Media studies. The Department also supports the Rhetorical Arts area of the University Core Curriculum and welcomes applicants who are able to develop students’ skills in information literacy as well as written and oral communication. Fulfilling an undergraduate Core Curriculum requirement, Rhetorical Arts courses facilitate students’ articulate expression, critical thinking, and moral reflection, notably grounded in the Jesuit principle of Eloquentia Perfecta, “the good person speaking and writing well for the common good.” Applications are reviewed as positions become available. If an opening is not available at the time of your application, it will be kept on file for future needs. Lecturers typically teach one to two courses on a one-semester appointment basis.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in Communication Studies, Public Relations, or closely related fields
• Teaching and mentorship experience is strongly preferred

Nice To Haves

• Diverse array of professional and practical experience
• Innovative pedagogical approaches, such as applied, experiential, community-based, critical, or other inventive pedagogies

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute a course syllabus
• Prepare and lead class sessions
• Hold regular office hours and answer student questions
• Develop, distribute, and grade course assignments
• Maintain and submit class records, such as attendance and grade reports
• Attend meetings and trainings, as needed
• Comply with all University standards and requirements

Benefits

• Minimum salary is $2,517 per unit taught

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees