Adjunct Instructor - UAA Department of Journalism and Public Communications

Adjunct Instructor - UAA Department of Journalism and Public Communications

University of Alaska

Posted Feb 21

Location:

Anchorage

Position:
Part-time, adjunct represented temporary position (negotiable);
New hires placed on the adjunct salary schedule as outlined in the UNAD CBA based on education and experience. This is a pooled position; applications are reviewed as needed. Submitting an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

The UAA Department of Journalism and Public Communications has an immediate need for an adjunct instructor to deliver a course in Web Design asynchronously online. Web Design is an upper-division course in the Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Public Communications and a course within the Occupational Endorsement Certificate in Graphic Design. Qualified applicants may also apply in other disciplines such as photojournalism or news/documentary video courses, as needs vary from semester to semester.

• Teach credit courses as Adjunct Faculty and deliver Web Design asynchronously online.
• Contribute to a challenging curriculum and support multifaceted students while upholding the department’s mission to explore free expression and communication in a global society.
• Incorporate feedback from full-time faculty, students, and College of Arts and Sciences administrators; communicate current best practices in the field.

• Minimum Qualifications:
  
  A master’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field; relevant career experience; and official transcripts documenting academic credentials required for employment.
• Experience teaching college-level courses in Journalism and Public Communications or closely related field is preferred.
• Exceptions may be made for individuals whose experience and accomplishments compensate for the lack of the required education, subject to review and approval by the College of Arts and Sciences Dean.

• Location:
  
  University of Alaska Anchorage campus in Anchorage, AK.
• Part-time, adjunct represented temporary position.
• New hires placed on the adjunct salary schedule as outlined in the UNAD CBA, based on education and experience.
• This is a pooled position; applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

• Cover Letter
• Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for three professional references (names, phone numbers and/or email addresses)

Additionally, please email the following required items to Anita Franciosi at amfranciosi:

• Unofficial transcript
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• 5 Digital Samples of your work
• To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

This is an at-will, union represented adjunct position, and may be canceled based upon the needs of the university. This position is represented by United Academic – Adjuncts, AAUP-AFT/AFL-CIO.

• The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of any legally protected status.
• The successful applicant is required to complete a background check; any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.
• Your application is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

For questions regarding this position, contact Anita Franciosi at amfranciosi.

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