Adjunct; On Campus - Broadcasting​/Communications, JCBCL

Position: Adjunct (On Campus) - Broadcasting/Communications, JCBCL
Job Summary

This part-time adjunct faculty position is responsible for teaching undergraduate radio and podcasting courses, mentoring students, and overseeing the daily operations of the university's on-campus radio station (WSEU 93.5 FM). The role includes facilitating hands-on student learning experiences, supporting live broadcast production, and contributing to the overall mission of the Department of Communication through academic instruction and co-curricular engagement.

Essential Job Tasks:

• Teach undergraduate Radio & Podcasting courses when offered.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of WSEU 93.5 FM radio station.
• Supervise, mentor, and train student staff participating in radio station operations.
• Collaborate with Sports Media faculty to produce live broadcasts of university athletic events.
• Support experiential learning opportunities that integrate classroom instruction with practical broadcasting experience.
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and commitment to student success.
• Maintain effective communication with faculty, staff, and students.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Chair or Dean.
• Additional duties may be assigned.

Reports to:

Chair of Communication

Supervisory Responsibilities

May supervise and mentor student workers associated with the campus radio station.

ADDITIONAL/NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES

All remaining duties are considered "nonessential" within the context of the ADA, which means that the function could be reassigned to another employee in order to allow a disabled individual to hold the position. Alternatively, the manager could try to provide a reasonable accommodation so that the disabled individual could perform the function.

LOCATION

Lakeland (On Campus)

EDUCATION

Required

Education:

Master's degree in Communication, Broadcasting, or related field (or 18 graduate hours earned in the field).

Preferred Education

Advanced coursework or specialization in radio, podcasting, or media production.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

N/A

EXPERIENCE

Required:

Professional experience in radio or broadcasting; expertise in operating a professional radio station.

Preferred:

Experience teaching undergraduate courses and mentoring students in applied media environments.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge:

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to teach undergraduate students
• Strong knowledge of radio broadcasting systems
• Ability to mentor students
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Commitment to student development
• Strong organizational skills
• English Language
  - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Academic Processes
  - Knowledge of university guidelines, course descriptions, and academic terminology
• Computer
  - Knowledge of basic computer processes including word processing, web browsing, Google enterprise software (Google docs, Google sheets, etc.), and Microsoft Office including Basic Microsoft Excel.

Preferred:

• Experience integrating faith and learning within a Christian higher education context.

Skills:

• Critical Thinking
  - Uses logic and reasoning to look at different types of information in order to make conclusions and work through problems.
• Reading Comprehension
  - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Research
  - Locates key facts and information in order to learn more about different types of information.
• Interpersonal Skills
  - Communicates and interacts with people effectively while being aware of social perceptions.
• Time Management
  - Manages one's own time to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Attention to Detail
  - Thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task ensuring all aspects are reviewed.

Abilities:

• Written Comprehension
  - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Written Expression
  - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• Oral Comprehension
  - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Oral Expression
  - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Selective Attention…