Adjunct Instructor for Introduction to Mass Communication Job at Chenega Corpora

Summary

Adjunct Instructor for Introduction to Mass Communication

Location: Lawrence, KS

Haskell Indian Nations University invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor to develop and teach an Introduction to Mass Communication course. The instructor will assist in curriculum development, assessment, and student support while ensuring course delivery aligns with university standards and accreditation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student matriculation in the following outcomes:
  • Completion of associate baccalaureate programs
  • Transfers to other colleges or universities
• Develop and provide on behalf of Haskell Indian Nations University the following documents in compliance with university guidelines:
  • Course syllabi
  • Assessment and evaluative instruments and the data derived
  • Textbook selection and educational materials for those classes taught
• Implement curriculum
• Assist in updating curricula to ensure student learning meets national, state, and local requirements
• Access software applications/programs to report data for all courses taught with respect to the following:
  • Learning outcomes
  • Assessment outcomes
  • Recommendations for instructional improvement
• Hold one office hour per 3 credit hour course per week for the following purposes:
  • To answer students’ questions
  • To assist students in successfully completing courses offered
• Students’ grades are due the Tuesday after finals week
  • Submit grades on forms provided by the university before 4:00 pm to the Office of the Vice-President for Academics
• Attend relevant university-wide and departmental meetings, such as accreditation meetings, assessment meetings, orientation for new faculty, etc., as can be reasonably expected.
• Administer and return End of the Course Student Evaluations to the respective Dean
• Adhere to accreditation requirements for Haskell Indian Nations University in the following areas:
  • Academic Policies
  • Other academic requirements
• Introduction to human communication theory with practice in developing speaking skills in the intrapersonal, interpersonal, and public communication contexts
  • Provide a historical and descriptive survey of mass media for communicating public information
  • Help students analyze newspapers, magazines, radio, television, motion pictures, and audio recordings through various projects to see how these forms of media define our values, thoughts, and actions
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Qualified instructors will hold a minimum of a Master’s, a terminal degree, or an appropriate graduate degree in the subject matter being taught -- EXCEPT for Indigenous languages.
• A clear communicator
• Ability to teach with ample real-world experience
• Ability to show confidence in teaching and presenting to a class
• Technologically savvy and can utilize email, different online learning systems, and other ways to communicate with students
• Passionate about specific academic fields and education in general
• Clearly understands curriculum design, pedagogy, and learning outcome alignment
• Help first-year students adjust to the university, develop a better understanding of the learning process, and acquire essential academic success skills