Position Title:

Adjunct, Media Studies

Time Type:

Part time

Position Summary and Qualifications:

Saint Joseph's University's Department of Communication and Media Studies is hiring an adjunct professor of media studies and film.

The adjunct professor is expected to teach one to two courses per semester at the Hawk Hill location in Philadelphia.

For further information about the Department of Communication and Media Studies please see our website at: https://www.sju.edu/departments/communicationstudies

Note to Applicant: Please submit both a Cover Letter, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae under the "Resume/CV" field.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Teaching of a specified course according to Department of Communication and Media Studies guidelines.
Preparation of materials.
Providing support and guidance to students.
Holding regular office hours.
Reporting mid-semester and final grades electronically.

Secondary Duties & Responsibilities:

Occasional meetings with the Department Chair and other faculty members to discuss pedagogical issues.
Cooperation with course coordinators or other program faculty to assure quality and consistency across the program.

Minimum Qualifications:
Required:

A Master's Degree in Film or Media Studies or related field.
Access to up-to-date technology.

Preferred:

MFA with an emphasis on documentary film.
Previous teaching experience.
Willingness to be flexible in class scheduling.

Pay Transparency:
Adjunct compensation is determined by education and relevant work experience. Learn more about theadjunct pay structure and the University's approach to pay and benefits transparency.

Notice to Out of State Applicants:

Saint Joseph’s University may only consider applicants from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York (not including New York City zip codes), and Delaware (Delaware residents must regularly be present for over 50% of work time on an SJU campus). If an employee must relocate to meet these conditions, financial assistance may be available but is not guaranteed.

Saint Joseph’s University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about – and to make a positive contribution to – our mission. Saint Joseph’s University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students, our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. EOE

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