Adjunct Instructor - UAA Department of Journalism and Public Communications

The UAA Department of Journalism and Public Communications has an immediate need for an adjunct instructor to deliver a course in Web Design asynchronously online. Web Design is an upper-division course in the Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Public Communications and a course within the Occupational Endorsement Certificate in Graphic Design. Interested candidates in other disciplines such as, but not limited to, photojournalism or news/documentary video courses, are welcome to apply as needs vary from semester to semester.

The UAA Department of Journalism and Public Communications in the College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) is seeking applicants who are interested in teaching credit courses as Adjunct Faculty. Dedicated faculty, challenging curricula, multifaceted students are the aspects of our department, which empowers and prepares students for the professional careers and graduate studies. Our mission is to help students explore the roles of free expression and communication in a global society.

Qualified applicants for this position will be placed into a hiring pool from which instructors will be hired as needed. Acceptance into the hiring pool does not constitute an offer of an appointment, nor does having worked one semester guarantee that a position will be available the following semester; hiring decisions are made on a semester-by-semester basis according to the needs of that semester's schedule.

Successful candidates will have relevant career experience, an organized approach to teaching that incorporates the feedback of full-time faculty, students and College of Arts and Sciences administrators. They will understand and be able to communicate current best practices in the field.

Minimum Qualifications:

Successful candidates will have relevant career experience and a master's degree in journalism, communications or related field. Successful applicants must provide official transcripts documenting academic credentials required for the position as a condition of employment.

Experience teaching college-level courses in Journalism and Public Communications or closely related field is preferred.

Exceptions may be made for individuals whose experience and accomplishments compensate for the lack of the required education. Such exceptions are reviewed and approved by the College of Arts and Sciences Dean.

Position Details:

This position is located on the University of Alaska Anchorage campus in Anchorage, AK. This is a part-time, adjunct represented temporary position. New hires will be place on the adjunct salary schedule as outlined in the UNAD CBA, based on education and experience.

This is a pooled position, applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

Applicants should be prepared to attach the following documents as part of their application:

* Cover Letter

* Comprehensive Curriculum Vita

* Contact information for three professional references (names, phone numbers and/or email addresses)

Additionally, please email the following required items to Anita Franciosi at amfranciosi

* Unofficial transcript

* Statement of teaching philosophy

* 5 Digital Samples of your work

* To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

This is an at-will, union represented adjunct position, and may be canceled based upon the needs of the university.

This position is represented by United Academic - Adjuncts, AAUP-AFT/AFL-CIO.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at .

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