Adjunct Faculty - Communication, Journalism and Media
- Employer
- Rider University
- Location
- Lawrenceville, NJ
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- Professional Fields, Communication & Journalism
- Position Type
- Adjunct
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
21U332236
Position Title:Adjunct Faculty - Communication, Journalism and Media
Position Description:Rider University Lifting Barriers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYW7gJvc76M
The Department of Communication, Journalism and Media at Rider University seeks an adjunct instructor for our master’s program for the Fall beginning October 27, 2021. This position is to teach COMM 564 – Communication & Diversity in Workplace, a graduate-level course in our Master of Arts in Business Communication program.
This course helps organizational leaders understand how gender, ethnic, religious, and other social and cultural differences affect the workplace, and how to effectively harness those differences towards maintaining a workplace that promotes good employee relationships, and ultimately, good productivity for the organization. Specifically, the course will:1. Analyze relevant academic theories that apply to workplace diversity2. Through the use of relevant case studies examine communication practices that successfully promote inclusion and/or learn from communication failures3. Learn relevant theories associated with interpersonal communication, global leadership, multicultural communication and inclusion/exclusion. The course is an online class that runs from 10/27-12/17.
- Master’s degree in Communication, Business or a related field
- Experience teaching online courses
Position Preferred Qualifications/Experience:
- Professional experience with an organization’s DEI efforts
About Rider University:
The Rider University community is composed of faculty, staff and students from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.
Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.
Through reflection and open, respectful dialogue, we develop responsible citizens who demonstrate academic understanding and compassion to grow and serve as leaders in a diverse and global world.
Candidates with a demonstrated commitment supportive of the multicultural needs of Rider University and the surrounding community are highly desired.
Rider University has been included as one of the nation’s best universities by US News & World Report and remained in the top tier in the Regional Universities – North category. Additionally, The Princeton Review named Rider among its “Best 386 Colleges” in the nation. Both publications have ranked the University favorably in their respective surveys for more than a decade.
Rider University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity.
Lawrenceville, NJ
Do the essential functions of this job require lifting?:No
Do the essential functions of this job require long periods of standing?:Yes
Do the essential functions of this job require walking up stairs?:No
Do the essential functions of this job require stretching?:No
Do the essential functions of this job require bending?:No
Divisional Unit:Academic Affairs
Department:Communication & Journalism (CLAS)
Position Type:Part-Time
Employment Group:AAUP
Work-Year:Semester
Open Date:09/03/2021
Special Instructions to Applicants:Documents to be included with online application:
- Cover letter
- CV
- Names and contact information for three professional references (in media and academia)
- Statement of teaching philosophy (300-500 words)
- Rider University is committed to diversity. Please provide a statement of your commitment to diversity.
The completion of a background check is required for all new hires.
Applications received by Sept. 30, 2021 will receive full consideration.
Organization
Our History and Path Forward
Over a 150-year legacy does not happen by accident. Rider has always had a remarkable ability to adapt. Yet it is not our shistory alone that defines u, but our future-the ability rethink our vision in fundamental ways, and come together to grow our students and institution as never before. In that vision we reimage education as a vibrant, holistic experience, exciting and engaging in ways that go beyond classroom learning to real world.
Our Mission
Rider University welcomes students from throughout the region, across the nation, and around the world who seek to be challenged and supported as active members of our inclusive and vibrant living and learning community. Committed to student growth, transformation and leadership, we connect rigorous academic, artistic and professional programs of study with a rich array of learning experiences that engage students inside and outside the classroom. We prepare graduates to thrive professionally and to be lifelong independent learners and responsible citizens who embrace diversity, support the common good, and contribute meaningfully to the changing world in which they live and work.
Vision for Inclusive Excellence
Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success.
Through reflection and open, respectful dialogue, we develop responsible citizens who demonstrate academic understanding and compassion to grow and serve as leaders in a diverse and global world.
Strategic Initiatives
As an institution striving for inclusive excellence, we intentionally infuse efforts to promote equity and inclusion in all aspects of our campus, including:
How Rider promotes equity and inclusion
- Recruiting and retaining diverse students, faculty and staff
- Promoting a safe and welcoming physical environment and campus climate that garners a sense of belonging
- Facilitating cultural competency and understanding throughout the University community
- Developing equitable policies and practices
- Engaging proactively with the surrounding community
Rider University ranks on U.S. News and World Report's Best Colleges list and the Wall Street Journal's Top U.S. College list.
Rider's leadership is committed to fulfilling our University mission statement and Rider Promise, advancing a vision for our future and sustaining academic excellence. Get to know our president, the cabinet and Board of Trustees.
Rider University welcomes partnerships with companies and organizations that demonstrate a commitment to the professional development of their employees by making higher education more accessible and affordable.View Rider University's Plan for a safe, enriching and adaptive academic year. As the knowledge and understanding of the COVID-19 virus continues to evolve and new information becomes available, all relevant policies and plans will be updated as appropriate. Please check back frequently to stay informed.
- Website
- http://www.rider.edu/
- Telephone
- 609-896-5000
- Location
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2083 Lawrenceville Road
Lawrenceville
New Jersey
08648
US
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