About this role
About the Role Mercy University's Media Studies program seeks part-time adjunct instructors to teach Media Studies courses to undergraduate students. Successful candidates may teach up to three sections per course per semester, with emphasis on journalism, radio and television production and film studies; a commitment to inclusive excellence is required. Candidates may also assist with program assessment and development and attend select programmatic or professional development meetings. Schedule includes day and evening teaching opportunities. Courses may be offered at the Dobbs Ferry, Manhattan, or Bronx campuses, or online.
What You'll Do
- Teach undergraduate Media Studies courses as assigned to a diverse student body.
- Possibly teach up to three sections of any given course per semester, with emphasis on journalism, radio/TV production and film studies.
- Collaborate with a multi-campus team and work independently with great responsibility.
- Assist with program assessment and development; attend programmatic or professional development meetings.
- Manage scheduling across day and evening opportunities and locations (Dobbs Ferry, Manhattan, Bronx campuses, or online).
What We're Looking For
- Demonstrated experience teaching Media Studies at the college level.
- Master's or Doctorate from an accredited institution in an appropriate academic discipline.
- Ability to work independently with substantial responsibility while collaborating with a multi-campus team.
- Commitment to inclusive excellence in teaching.
Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation is based on a semester and calculated on a semi-monthly pay cycle.
- Mercy University offers benefits including health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and more.