Part Time Faculty- Communication Studies
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Mid-level Communications role at Lmu. Westchester Campus · part-time.
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What you'll do
- Teach undergraduate courses in Communication Studies or Public Relations, drawing on the subject areas you are qualified to cover
- Build each course around a syllabus, prepared class sessions, assignments, grading, and student support during office hours
- Track attendance and grades, submit course records, and join meetings or trainings when needed
What you bring
- A graduate degree in Communication Studies, Public Relations, or a closely related discipline
- Teaching and mentoring experience is strongly preferred
Who this fits
This part-time, one-semester appointment typically involves teaching one or two courses in person, with classes scheduled throughout the week. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday availability is especially desirable. The role suits applicants prepared to teach relevant communication subjects and support students’ writing, speaking, information literacy, and critical thinking. Visa sponsorship may not be available now or later.
From the employer
The Communication Studies Department at Loyola Marymount University seeks lecturers to teach undergraduate courses in our Communication Studies major and Public Relations minor. Housed in the College of Communication and Fine Arts, the Department seeks colleagues who can teach courses in the following areas:
Communication theory and research methods (including quantitative, qualitative, and rhetorical methods)
Relational or interpersonal communication
Intercultural communication
Organizational communication
Strategic communication
Public relations
Rhetoric
Media studies
The Department also supports the Rhetorical Arts area of the University Core Curriculum and welcomes applicants who are able to develop students’ skills in information literacy as well as written and oral communication. Fulfilling an undergraduate Core Curriculum requirement, Rhetorical Arts courses facilitate students’ articulate expression, critical thinking, and moral reflection, notably ground in the Jesuit principle of Eloquentia Perfecta, “the good person speaking and writing well for the common good.”
Applications are reviewed as positions become available. If an opening is not available at the time of your application, it will be kept on file for future needs. Lecturers typically teach one to two courses on a one-semester appointment basis.
Lecturer responsibilities typically include: prepare and distribute a course syllabus; prepare and lead class sessions; hold regular office hours and answer student questions; develop, distribute, and grade course assignments; maintain and submit class records, such as attendance and grade reports; attend meetings and trainings, as needed; and comply with all University standards and requirements.
Courses taught by lecturers take place throughout the week and are held in-person. Lecturers who can teach on a Monday/Wednesday/Friday schedule are particularly desirable.
Qualifications:
Applicants must have a graduate degree in Communication Studies, Public Relations, or closely related fields. Teaching and mentorship experience is strongly preferred. We value a diverse array of professional and practical experience as well as innovative pedagogical approaches, such as applied, experiential, community-based, critical, or other inventive pedagogies.
If interested, please submit a resume and a cover letter describing your background and teaching experience (if any), indicating content areas you may be qualified to teach. Direct questions to the Communication Studies Department Chair, Allison Noyes at Allison.Noyes@lmu.edu .
Minimum salary is $2,657 per unit taught.
Faculty RegularPlease note that this position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information.)LMU is committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities and ensuring a comprehensive recruitment and selection process for all applicants.
Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the application, interview, or selection process may contact Human Resources at hr@lmu.edu or by phone at (310) 338-2723. Applicants who use relay services or other assistive communication technologies are welcome to utilize those services when contacting Human Resources.
When contacting Human Resources, please include the job posting number, title of the position and department for which you are applying. Applicants are not required to disclose the nature of a disability or provide medical information when requesting an accommodation during the recruitment process.
LMU will work with applicants in a timely and interactive process to identify and provide reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable federal and state law.
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