Hofstra Medical Legal Partnership is hiring: Adjunct Faculty, Sports Radio Repor

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Position Title

Adjunct Faculty, Sports Radio Reporting

Position Number

999972

Position Category

School/Division: School of Communication

Department

Full-Time or Part-Time: Part-Time

Description

The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication at Hofstra University is pleased to invite applications for an Adjunct Instructor/Assistant Professor in the area of Podcasting and Audio Storytelling in the Department of Radio, Television, Film (RTVF) to teach courses on Sports Radio Reporting and Production. Candidate should be able to teach the fundamental practices of radio reporting and non-fiction storytelling, and introduce students to the basic skills of reporting and producing radio news, emphasizing the wide range of sports reporting, which includes writing sports radio headlines, radio news packages, and other audio features of various lengths, including live spot reports and breaking sports news stories. While the course is housed in the RTVF department, it is cross-listed with the Journalism program and is a popular elective for students enrolled in our BS program in Sports Media.

Qualifications

• Have an advanced degree in a related discipline or equivalent professional experience.
• Available to begin teaching in the fall 2024 semester.

Preferred Qualifications

• Have demonstrated a commitment to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in an educational environment.
• Have some teaching and/or production workshop experience.

Special Instructions

Please upload the following with your application for consideration:
• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching statement indicating evidence of effectiveness as an educator, including how you will contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion within the department, in your teaching, mentorship, and scholarship.
• Email address and phone number of three professional references.

Deadline

Tenure Track: No

Date Posted

07/15/2024

EEO Statement

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.

Salary/Salary Range

Hofstra University provides the above salary as a good faith estimate of the starting pay range which considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and education. In addition to the salary offered, we offer a collegial and inclusive culture, and a benefits program which includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents, and a retirement plan with University contributions.

Documents needed to apply

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. References
3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
4. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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