Public Relations Affiliate Faculty

Metropolitan State University of Denver•Denver, CO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This posting is for an applicant pool for affiliate faculty in Public Relations. Screening of applicants will occur when positions become available. These are temporary, part-time, non-tenure track academic positions, and the number varies by semester based on program needs. Not all applicants will be contacted or selected to teach. Metropolitan State University (MSU Denver), established in 1965, serves over 16,000 diverse students, providing affordable, flexible, and holistic education. It is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (gHSI) and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado, serving the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, including the most first-generation students. MSU Denver is committed to its CADRE values: Community, Access, Diversity, Respect, and Excellence, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. The Department of Journalism and Media Production in the College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions.

Requirements

Master's degree in a discipline-related field

Nice To Haves

PhD in a discipline-related field

Responsibilities

Teach 3 - 9 credit hours.
Courses may include, but are not limited to: PR Fundamentals, Crisis communication, PR Research & planning, etc.
Be available for consultation with students.
Teaching assigned classes in person or online by delivering course content to students.
Preparing course materials and lesson plans.
Grading student work.
Providing students with robust feedback in a timely manner.
Addressing student questions consistent with university, college/school, and department policies.
Providing online or in person academic support to students as needed and appropriate for the teaching assignment.
Providing instruction in assigned classes consistent with the content and learning objectives of the regular course syllabus and, if required, with department course coordination policies.
Complying with university-wide student evaluation of instruction policies and peer observation policies.
The ability to adapt and learn new modes of instruction is highly encouraged.
Candidates need to be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse student population.