Category:: Academic / Faculty
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Department:: English and Communications
Locations:: Newport, RI
Posted:: Jul 1, 2024
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Part-time
Position ID:: 178343

About Salve Regina University:

Salve Regina University, ranked as one of the most transformative colleges in the United States by Money Magazine, is a comprehensive Catholic University located in the scenic coastal community of Newport, Rhode Island. The University's commitment to academic success and personal discovery extends beyond its historic campus into a dynamic world where the application of higher thinking and skill are most valued. Salve Regina offers bachelor's and master's degree programs, graduate certificates, and doctoral programs in humanities, international relations and nursing. Enrollment includes more than 2,600 undergraduate and graduate students from across the U.S. and around the world.

Job Description:

The Department of English, Communications and Media seeks eligible adjunct instructors to teach undergraduate courses in Communications and Media. Possible course assignments include Introduction to Media Writing, Feature Writing, and Editing & Publishing; other courses may become available. Appointments are made on a semester-by-semester basis (fall/spring) with hiring decisions made in late spring/early summer for the fall semester and early fall for the spring semester.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and teach in-person, on-campus sessions weekly for up to 18 students, following a course syllabus submitted at the start of the semester to the department chair.
• Grade and return student assignments in a timely manner, providing meaningful feedback to help students develop as writers.
• Instruct students on standards of academic and journalistic integrity and demand ethical original reporting.
• Post syllabus, assignments and other course information to our Learning Management System, Canvas. (Technical assistance is available.)
• Work collaboratively with department faculty to sequence course content in the Communications major and to meet departmental learning outcomes.
• Use Salve email (i.e., @salve.edu) to send and receive official email correspondence with students, staff, and administrators.

Requirements:

A master's degree in communications or related field (e.g., journalism, creative writing, English) is required. Candidates with undergraduate teaching experience and/or professional experience in media industries strongly preferred.

Additional Information:

Salve Regina University strives to provide equal opportunity in employment and education to all employees, students and applicants. No employee, student or applicant shall be discriminated against or harassed on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, age, marital or parental status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal or state law, in the administration of Salve Regina's employment policies, education policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other University administered programs. In accordance with Title IX, it does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any of its educational programs or activities. Salve Regina is also committed to making its programs and campus accessible to its visitors and compliant with all applicable non-discrimination laws.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must apply online by providing a brief letter of interest, CV, and graduate transcripts. Pre-employment background checks and reference checks are required of successful candidates. Salve Regina University participates in E-verify.

URL: www.salve.edu