Adjunct Instructor - Department of Communication and Journalism, UMKC School of Humanities and Social Sciences - Continuous Posting

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60224

Location

UMKC Volker Campus

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

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University of Missouri - Kansas City

School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Communication and Journalism

The Department of Communication and Journalism is continuously seeking qualified candidates for part-time Adjunct Instructor teaching positions. The positions are part-time, non-benefit eligible, non-tenure track positions at the rank of Adjunct Instructor.

Job Description

The Adjunct Instructor will provide instruction in any number of areas in which they qualify including but not limited to Public Speaking, Communication Theory, Persuasion, Digital and Social Media Communication, Strategic Communication, Advertising, Public Relations, and Multimedia Journalism, including broadcast, podcasting, streaming, social media journalism, and drone-based media production. Additional areas of interest include digital content creation and management, crisis management and communication, and emerging communication technologies such as AI, VR, and AR.

Qualifications

MA in Communication Studies or related field required for most classes. Equivalent professional experience considered in limited cases.

Application Materials

Application materials must be submitted online at www.umkc.edu/jobs. Applicants must combine all application materials (personal letter of interest with accompanying curriculum vitae and a list of references) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment.

Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).

If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.

For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu including the name of the position.

Application Deadline

Application materials are solicited on an ongoing basis to ensure we have a strong talent pool to source from in the event of a vacancy.

Other Information

This is a part-time, non-benefit eligible unranked academic position. The appointment period is for the semester with consideration for reappointment.

For more information regarding the Department of Communication and Journalism, visit: Department of Communication and Journalism

Benefit Eligibility

This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement/retirement/core-voluntary-plans

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.