Communications Faculty

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Division of Humanities and Liberal Arts seeks a full-time faculty member in the Communications Department with expertise in teaching public and inter-personal communications, journalism, and social media. The successful candidate will have a minimum of three – five years of in-person teaching experience at the college level. In addition, the candidate must have experience teaching students of diverse backgrounds and first-generation college students. Experience teaching photojournalism and multimedia is a plus.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Teach public speaking and inter-personal communications as foundational general education courses.
• Teach media literary, social media, and diversity in the media
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Ability to present material effectively through diverse teaching methods.
• Teach 24-credit hours across 9- months with ability to teach during the day, five days a week.

REQUIREMENTS:

• M.A. or above in Communications or Journalism.
• 3-5 years of teaching public speaking or inter-personal communications at the college level.
• 3-5 years of teaching media literacy, social media and/or diversity in the media.
• Work experience that demonstrates proficiency in working with first generation students is preferred.
• Experience in teaching communications (oral and written) within an active learning and interdisciplinary frame is preferred.
• Experience teaching photojournalism and/or multimedia is a plus.

TO APPLY:
Submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three current professional references.

Saint Mary is an Equal Opportunity Employer.