Summary
Prepares and delivers relevant course content using a variety of teaching methods and assessments that support student learning. Delivers relevant course content on campus or online, as assigned. Maintains that students achieve and demonstrate mastery of stated learning objectives
Essential Job Functions
- Teaches assigned course(s) on campus by delivering appropriate course content to students, preparing course materials and lesson plans, grading student work, providing students with robust feedback in a timely manner, and addressing students' questions and concerns
- Teaches assigned course (s) online by delivering course content, learning activities and assessments using the university's learning management system, according to JWU course outlines and online course delivery standards
- Prepares and maintains course site in the learning management system for dissemination of course materials, assessments, and weekly updating of the grade center in accordance with university requirements
- Maintains accurate records of student attendance, academic achievement and performance in accordance with university policies and procedures
- Distributes to each student, in each course, via the learning management system, a university-approved syllabus that includes course objectives, required course materials, attendance policy and evaluation criteria
- Communicates early with the student, department chair, and academic counselor for any student in danger of failure or in need of individual counseling, using appropriate university systems
- Refers students to appropriate university sources for information, guidance, financial assistance, career services, library services, academic support, accessibility services, counseling, and other support services
- Populates the university's faculty information system with data to establish teaching credentials and maintains data, as needed
- Attends faculty orientation and meetings, as requested by the college
- Performs other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in communication or a related field of study from a regionally accredited institution of higher education or other appropriate accreditation as determined by JWU
- Ability to teach classes during daytime or evening hours
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience writing and producing news packages (TV/radio/podcast)
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud (specifically Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Audition)
- Practical experience using ENG cameras, portable audio recorders, and mobile microphones
- Knowledge of how to prepare digital media products for the internet and social media
Please Note:
Qualified candidates must live or relocate within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.