Bethune-Cookman University
Job Title: Adjunct Instructor, Digital Production and Multimedia
Reporting Structure: Chairperson, Department of Mass Communications
Division: College of Arts & Humanities/School of Performing Arts & Communication
Job Summary: The Department of Mass Communications at Bethune‐Cookman University invites applications for an Adjunct Mass Communications Instructor position to join our undergraduate program faculty.
This is a temporary teaching position within the College of Arts & Humanities. The successful candidate will teach students in lower and upper level division courses in Video Production/Editing and Multimedia Journalism. Teaching mainly includes courses in digital production, multimedia journalism, as well as additional areas of expertise such as digital media, mobile communications, research methods, social media, and other applied elements of mass-mediated communications.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Teach various introductory, intermediate, and advanced courses in all areas of Mass Communications (including Photojournalism, Public Affairs Reporting, Announcing, Radio and TV Production, Video Editing, Desktop Publishing, and other assigned major courses in the Mass Communications Department.
- Help students achieve their maximum potential in mastering course content; maintaining thorough and up-to-date knowledge in his/her regular teaching field; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics.
- Be familiar with multiple delivery systems, including in-person, online or hybrid teaching and learning methods.
- Provide departmental service, including student organization assistance and sponsorship.
- Participate in curricular development, revision, and change.
- Develop and/or assist in the preparation of course syllabi, program outlines, handouts, etc.
- Be familiar with Institutional and Department policies and procedures.
- Collect, record, maintain, and submit accurate class records, including grades and attendance, to meet university policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Solid knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe Premiere Pro, Acrobat Pro, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Audition and other video editing software such as Final Cut Pro.
- At least two years of successful teaching experience at the college level, including course curriculum development; evidence of scholarly activity in the area of mass communications; evidence of very strong photographic and videography skills; and evidence of active involvement in ongoing research, including grants and publications.
- Professional experience in one or more of the following areas is helpful: television, news writing, radio programming, podcast and multimedia production, video creation, and professional social media production.
- Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel. Must also demonstrate experience working in a team-oriented environment.
- Experience with both PC's and Mac's as well as a wide variety of software applications, a plus.
- Strong understanding and command of social media platforms
Required Education and Experience:
- Adjunct instructors must possess at least a master’s degree in mass communications or a closely related field, and be able to demonstrate the knowledge of mass communications through previous work in a media-related discipline or equivalent combination of college or university teaching level experience.
The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, retaliation, marital status, religion or disability, or any other applicable local, state or federal regulation. Inquiries regarding provisions for persons with disabilities, equal employment opportunity and Title IX matters should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at 386-481-2049.
The university reserves the right to modify job descriptions at any time.
