Adjunct Instructor, Digital Media

Job Details

• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Area of Consideration: Open To The Public
• Employment Status: Part-Time, Temporary
• Pay Plan, Series & Grade: ES0000/0000/01
• Salary Range: $950 per credithour
• Closing Date: Open Until Filled
• Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

Responsibilities include teaching required multimedia journalism courses, performing service duties, advancing non-scholarly research and maintaining professional productivity.

• Teaching up to two (2) courses in online or multimedia journalism and/or broadcast journalism
• Curriculum development emphasizes cross-disciplinary integration of new media technologies and multi-platform journalism.
• Student advising
• Outcome assessments
• Service to the program, department, college, university, and community
• Promotion of the program for recruitment.

Applicants should have, at a minimum, a master’s degree, coupled with significant professional experience. Extensive experience in news writing, copy editing, blogging, and social media is essential. Proficiency in professional, remote video production techniques is preferred. The ideal candidate would be knowledgeable in integrating theory and practice in journalism education.

Condition of Employment:
Temporary employment may be ended at any time with or without cause.

Collective Bargaining Unit:
This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.

Employment Benefits:
Due to the temporary nature of this appointment, this position is ineligible for benefits.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination:
In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability.

Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference:
Applicants claiming veteran’s preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship:
At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This job is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Drug-Free Workplace:
Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation:
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