Teaching Specialist, Communication Studies – Media Production, Non-Tenure Track, Starts 09-01-2023

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Faculty and Staff are committed to support Stockton University's commitment to diversity and strong student-centered vision and mission.

Successful candidates will be required to show proof of their COVID-19 vaccine status prior to their start date. Religious or Medical waivers may be requested at the time of employment offer.

This is an in-person on campus, non-remote position. For the 2022-2023 academic year, the University has implemented a pilot program allowing employees to work either a compressed 4-day work week with extended workdays or may work from home one day a week. Participation is subject to Divisional Executive approval depending on operational need.

Teaching Specialist, Communication Studies - Media Production, Non-Tenure Track, Starts 09-01-2023
Galloway - Main Campus, New Jersey, United States
School of Arts & Humanities
Faculty Full-time
Opened on: Mar 27 2023

Location: Galloway - Main Campus

Department: School of Arts and Humanities

Salary Information: Salary commensurate with experience and is accompanied by an extremely competitive University benefits package

Work Hours: varies

Brief Job Overview/Summary

The Communication Studies program at Stockton University invites applications for a full-time (10-month) Non-Tenure Track Position (NTTP) in Media Production with specialization in Audio Production to begin Fall 2023.

Descriptions of Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

The Media Production Teaching Specialist position requires:

• The ability to teach courses in Communication Studies Program including, but not limited to Audio I, Podcasting, Media Measurement, Sports Broadcasting and WLFR Internship. Additional teaching contributions in the Communications Studies core curriculum might
  include Introduction to Mass Communication, Media Aesthetics, and/or Writing for the Media
• Knowledge of current production trends, including the use of audio equipment and editing software
• The ability to teach courses using the Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe Audition, on MAC platform

The workload is equivalent to 32 teaching credit hours (eight courses) per year, including the WLFR Internship

Required Qualifications

• A Master's Degree or higher in Media Production, Communication, or a related field
• Related industry experience, with at least 3 years teaching experience at the collegiate level

Preferred Qualifications:

• Participation in educational or industry organizations in Audio Production or a related field
• Demonstrated excellence in Audio Production pedagogy and ability to contribute to curriculum development within the Communication Studies program at Stockton University, specifically the Media Production track
• Although not required, the Communication Studies program welcomes participation in scholarly or creative activities appropriate to the discipline as described in the Program Standards Guidelines

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in course and curriculum development in Audio Production within aCommunication Studies program
• Demonstrated practical audio production experience and expertise
• The ability to use a variety of educational technologies appropriate to the field

Screening Information:
Screening of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by April 14, 2023 will receive full consideration.

How to Apply:
To apply please visit https://employment.stockton.edu or click the "Apply" button.

Only electronic documents will be accepted. Please complete the online application and include three professional references in addition to the following required documents. All required documents (Microsoft Word of PDF) must be submitted in order for your application to move forward.

• A letter of interest describing qualifications and accomplishments
• Current resume or curriculum vitae
• Unofficial Graduate transcripts
• Teaching philosophy statement (1 page)
• Documents showing evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Scholarship plans and research capabilities (1 page)
• Samples of scholarly or creative work (e.g. documents, video, etc.)

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Please note:

• Stockton University is an equal opportunity institution encouraging a diverse pool of applicants. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Stockton University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (including, but not limited to the prohibition of sexual misconduct and relationship violence, sexual assault and harassment) in all of its educational programs and activities. Please visit http://www.stockton.edu/affirmative_action for information on Stockton's Equal Opportunity and Institutional Compliance processes. The University provides reasonable accommodations as appropriate. An applicant may request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process by contacting Bart Musitano, Manager for University Pensions and Benefits within the Office of Human Resources (Main Campus, J-115) at 609-652-4384, Monday-Friday between 8:00am - 5:00pm.
• All offers of employment are contingent upon a favorable background check, which may include social intelligence from a consumer reporting agency.
• In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees (faculty exempt) are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment. Applicants must meet the requirements listed.
• Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act (Clery Act), prospective employees may access Stockton's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR) at https://www.stockton.edu/police/crime-statistics.html. The ASFSR contains the previous three years of reported Clery Act crime statistics, fire safety information and information regarding campus and personal safety. Paper copies of the report are available at the Stockton University Police Department, building 71, 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway Township, NJ, or call 609-652-4390, to request that a copy be sent via postal mail.

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