Adjunct Faculty Communication Studies

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William Paterson University

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Department of Communication

Wayne, New Jersey

Adjunct Faculty Posting

William Paterson University invites applications for the positon of Adjunct Faculty in the Communication Studies area of the Department of Communication within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.

Thank you for expressing interest in serving as an adjunct faculty member at William Paterson University.

Please note that there may not be a vacancy at this time. Rather, qualified applicants may be contacted if and when there is an immediate need, or on an exploratory basis for a future opening.

For general questions, please email talent@wpunj.edu

Adjuncts are sought to teach in-person Undergraduate courses in Communication Studies. Courses taught by adjunct faculty in Communication Studies are generally limited to the following two courses. However, occasionally an upper-level course may be available:

• COMM1100 - Communication in Action: A study of oral and nonverbal communication as an interpersonal and dynamic process. Students engage in communication experience a designed to develop understanding of and skill in public and interpersonal communication
• COMM 2630 - Public Speaking: Students learn the theory and skills of preparing and presenting public speeches. Emphasis is on practice and critique of classroom speaking experiences.

For upper level course, when available, preference will be given to qualified candidates with doctorates in Communication Studies and/or significant teaching experience. Preferred qualifications are described in detail below.

Department Overview:

The award-winning Department of Communication helps students unlock their creative potential in fields such as communication studies, media studies, journalism, film, video, audio and radio production, public relations, and theatre and comedy. Our communication students conduct research, write news, make films, produce and broadcast TV and radio shows, launch PR campaigns, create and manage social media content, and much more. They learn in state-of the-art facilities, including our HD TV broadcast studios, radio station, film production lab, digital audio production lab, several digital video and audio editing rooms, and our new Social Media Applications Research and Teaching SMART lab. The Communication studies area prepares studies for a wide variety of corporate and non-profit job.

For more information about the department, please visit the website at https://www.wpunj.edu/coac/departments/communication/

Duties and responsibilities of adjuncts include, but are not limited to:

• Using the course outline as a guide, develop relevant syllabi in order to deploy course content, objectives, and methods of student assessment for up to three credits per semester in an undergraduate course (see course listings above). Ensure that syllabi meet stated course objectives, with clearly stated expectations and thoroughly described assessments.

• Contribute to student success by providing consistent and effective support and guidance through role modeling and mentoring and being regularly and consistently available to the students for their questions and needs.

Effectively meet teaching responsibilities

Required Qualifications for Undergraduate Communication Studies courses:

• Required: Masters in Communication or relevant Social Studies discipline

• Required: two-three years teaching experience

• Ability to teach well and engage students

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Communication or relevant Social Studies discipline OR Doctorate in Communication or relevant Social Studies discipline

• Professional certification and/or continuing professional education relevant to Communication Studies

• Professional activity within discipline such as relevant-to-teaching area leadership, conference activity and publications

Personal Attributes and Traits:

• Up-to-date understanding of pedagogical approaches that enhance curriculum relevance.

• Demonstrated commitment to replying to student emails within 24 hours

• Timely grading

• Demonstrated engagement in continuous professional development activities.

• Demonstrated commitment to content, teaching excellence, assessment strategies, and positive outcomes.

• Ability to work effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, gender identities, language groups, and abilities; demonstrate sensitivity to and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Capability of exhibiting patience and resourcefulness in managing student challenges.

• Ability to effectively address competing wants and needs by developing and sustaining robust working relationships in a diverse environment.

• Demonstrated ability to set and work toward common goals in a collaborative environment.

Special Instructions Summary: This posting will be used to obtain a pool of qualified candidates. As teaching needs arise, applications will be reviewed for possible interviews. Thanks for being patient with the adjunct faculty hiring process.

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About William Paterson:

William Paterson University is the third most diverse public university in New Jersey. As a longstanding member of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), we have been designated by the US Department of Education as a Hispanic-Serving Institution. William Paterson University is also proud to be designated as a NASA MSI (Minority Serving Institution). The University offers more than 250 undergraduate and graduate academic programs that range from liberal arts and sciences to pre-professional and professional programs; it enrolls over 9,000 students from across the country and from over 40 nations. The University is situated on a beautiful, 380-acre suburban campus in Wayne, New Jersey, just twenty miles west of New York City.

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EEO Statement

William Paterson University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race or ethnicity, sex/gender (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, civil union status, familial status, religion, national origin or citizenship, military service status, or any other category protected by law. William Paterson University does not discriminate on the basis of any category stated above or as prohibited by applicable law. Individuals from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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