Adjunct Instructor - School of Communications
Grand Valley State University
Marketing & Communications
Allendale Charter Twp, MI, USA
Posted 6+ months ago
Summary: The School of Communications at Grand Valley State University is seeking new faculty members to teach part-time as adjunct instructors. The positions will begin late August 2024. The School of Communications faculty place a premium on the abilities and skills of the applicant to integrate theory and practice in the successful teaching of courses.
Required Qualifications and Education:
- A master’s degree in advertising, communication, journalism, public relations, or a closely related field is required.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, such as the ability to interact with others with respect and empathy.
Preferred Qualifications and Education:
- Previous university teaching experience.
Responsibilities:
- Teach a course or courses in the Advertising and Public Relations, Communication Studies, or Journalism, Broadcasting, and Digital Media undergraduate programs. This assignment may include courses such as Concepts of Communication, Technology in Public Relations and Advertising, Speech, Digital Journalism Workshop, Foundations of Communication Research, Debate, Global Communication, and/or other courses based on experience.
- Duties include attending some School of Communications meetings, as appropriate.
Salary/Benefits: Commensurate with qualifications.
Department/College:
The School of Communications is housed in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and offers major programs in Advertising and Public Relations, Communication Studies, Health Communication, and Journalism, Broadcasting, and Digital Media. The School also offers a master’s degree in communication. For details about the School of Communications, see our website at www.gvsu.edu/soc.
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) is the largest college at Grand Valley, offering over 50 bachelor degrees and a growing number of advanced degrees in the natural and mathematical sciences, the fine arts and humanities, and the social sciences. CLAS is a student-centered and diverse learning community that engages in critical inquiry, extending knowledge to enrich and enliven individual and public life. Our faculty are active teacher-scholars committed to equitable, inclusive, career-connected, and community-engaged liberal arts and sciences education. There are many opportunities for collaboration within CLAS and across a broad group of partners on and off campus. We are interested in attracting new faculty committed to these core values as we seek to foster a community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive together.
Campus/University:
Grand Valley University (GVSU) is a public comprehensive institution located in West Michigan with campuses in Allendale, downtown Grand Rapids, and Holland, plus centers in Detroit, Muskegon, and Traverse City. The University attracts more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students with high quality programs and state-of-the-art facilities and has been nationally recognized for innovativeness and its contribution to students’ social mobility. The greater Grand Rapids metropolitan area has a population of around one million people, is affordable, and offers rich cultural amenities. Grand Valley is located within easy driving distance of Chicago, Detroit, Lake Michigan beaches, and many other superb summer and winter recreational venues. Information can be found at Community Resources - Human Resources - Grand Valley State University (gvsu.edu). Grand Valley is highly rated for safety, sustainability, and veteran and LGBTQ friendliness, and is committed to supporting employees and their families in work-life balance.
How to Apply:
Apply online at GVSU Careers. A complete application must include a cover letter and CV or resume. The online application will allow you to attach these documents electronically, in the same file location. On the application, you will be required to provide names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses for three professional references. If you have questions or need assistance, call Human Resources at 616-331-2215.
Application Deadline: Consideration of applications will begin immediately and the posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.
Allendale, Michigan 49401 - (616) 331-5000
For more information about Grand Valley, see our website at www.gvsu.edu
Grand Valley State University is an EOE which includes protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. See http://www.gvsu.edu/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State)
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).
Grand Valley State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for racial and ethnic minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.
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