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Journalism Adjunct Professor

Journalism Adjunct Professor

University of La Verne

La Verne, CA • On-site

$27.04/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

Posting Details
Posting Summary
Position Title
Journalism Adjunct Professor
Division
Provost
Major Department
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
Communications Department
Location
La Verne Main Campus
University Overview
Diversity Statement
The University supports a diverse and inclusive environment where students recognize and benefit from the life experiences and viewpoints of other students, faculty, and staff. Diversity is an active and intentional practice that supports difference and multiplicity to expand knowledge, educate capable citizens, develop the whole person, and serve our local and global communities. Promoting and sustaining diversity is a commitment to educational quality and the creation of positive, respectful learning communities.
Job Description
The University of La Verne is a private not-for-profit university founded in 1891 located in La Verne, California. The core values that we live by are Ethical Reasoning, Diversity and Inclusivity, Lifelong Learning and Community and Civic Engagement.
If you're passionate about these values, join us at the University of La Verne!
The Journalism program in the Department of Communications at the University of La Verne (30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles) has an immediate opening for a part-time adjunct professor to teach Journalism 100 - News Reporting - in the Fall 2020 Semester, which begins on August 31st.
The course is scheduled for 3:30-6:40 p.m. on Wednesdays, and it will be taught live in person (or "hybrid" in person and online) or remotely if required by state or county mandates.
Under the direction of the Program Chair:
Develop and Maintain Syllabus Materials: The adjunct professor is responsible for selecting and compiling tests, assignments and/or online discussion exercises.
Facilitate Class Instruction: The adjunct professor is responsible for teaching the assigned course in accordance with learning objectives and session plan outlines.
Evaluate Student Performance: The adjunct professor is expected to administer evaluations of student performance based on course deliverables and course rubrics. All course grades will be posted on the Blackboard Grade Center.
Required Qualifications
* Master's degree and teaching experience.
* Metro/hard news reporting and editing experience at regional and/or national news outlets.
Preferred Qualifications
Benefits Summary
Below is a list of benefits and perks offered to Adjunct Faculty:
* Benefit Hub (discount perks)
* Free Parking
* Adjunct Faculty Development Funds
* Staff discounted lunches at the Spot
* 10% off discount at the University of La Verne Bookstore and Graphics
* Tuition Remission (Senior Adjuncts)
* Contribution Retirement Plan (must meet hours) for Mandatory - Voluntary Contribution at anytime
* Medical (must meet hours)
* Utilize services offered at CTL and the wellness center.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of a background check and employment verification.
Physical Demands Summary
Hiring Pay Rate
Hiring Salary Per Hiring Rank:
Adjunct Instructor (no terminal degree): $27.04
Adjunct Professor (with terminal degree): $28.08
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
AF034P
Job Open Date
07/24/2020
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
No
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