Part Time Faculty- Communication Studies

Part Time Faculty- Communication Studies

The Communication Studies Department at Loyola Marymount University seeks lectures to teach undergraduate courses in our Communication Studies major and Public Relations minor. Housed in the College of Communication and Fine Arts, the Department seeks colleagues who can teach courses in the following areas:

Communication theory and research methods (including quantitative, qualitative, and rhetorical methods) Relational or interpersonal communication Intercultural communication Organizational communication Strategic communication Public relations Rhetoric Media studies

The Department also supports the Rhetorical Arts area of the University Core Curriculum and welcomes applicants who are able to develop students’ skills in information literacy as well as written and oral communication. Fulfilling an undergraduate Core Curriculum requirement, Rhetorical Arts courses facilitate students’ articulate expression, critical thinking, and moral reflection, notably grounded in the Jesuit principle of Eloquentia Perfecta, “the good person speaking and writing well for the common good.”

Applications are reviewed as positions become available. If an opening is not available at the time of your application, it will be kept on file for future needs. Lecturers typically teach one to two courses on a one-semester appointment basis.

Lecturer responsibilities typically include: prepare and distribute a course syllabus; prepare and lead class sessions; hold regular office hours and answer student questions; develop, distribute, and grade course assignments; maintain and submit class records, such as attendance and grade reports; attend meetings and trainings, as needed; and comply with all University standards and requirements.

Courses taught by lecturers take place throughout the week and are held in-person. Lecturers who can teach on a Monday/Wednesday/Friday schedule are particularly desirable.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a graduate degree in Communication Studies, Public Relations, or closely related fields. Teaching and mentorship experience is strongly preferred. We value a diverse array of professional and practical experience as well as innovative pedagogical approaches, such as applied, experiential, community-based, critical, or other inventive pedagogies.

• If interested, please submit a resume and a cover letter describing your background and teaching experience (if any), indicating content areas you may be qualified to teach.

• Minimum salary is $2,657 per unit taught.

• Faculty Regular

• LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. LMU is committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities and ensuring a comprehensive recruitment and selection process for all applicants.

• LMU will work with applicants in a timely and interactive process to identify and provide reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable federal and state law.