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Community College of Philadelphia · 1 day ago

Communication and Media Studies, Full-Time Faculty

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Community College of Philadelphia is an open-admission institution that seeks a full-time, tenure-track faculty member in the Communication and Media Studies Program. The role involves facilitating effective learning, providing instruction, and evaluating student performance while contributing to the department's goals and student success.

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Responsibilities

Support community college students in developing communication and media studies knowledge and skills, along with professional attitudes and behaviors, for success in both college and the workplace

Facilitate student learning, provide effective instruction, and perform evaluations of student learning for all assigned classes, using each course’s standard course outline as a guide

Meet all classes and other scheduled responsibilities, such as office hours and meetings at the designated times. Be available to students via email, phone, or personal conferences. The method of contact and hours of availability should be clearly communicated to supervisors and to students through the course syllabus each semester

Become an expert in curricula and other course materials, prepare lectures, hands-on activities, and presentations for effective teaching

Assign grades and maintain course and student records in accordance with FERPA regulations and submit grades and records by established deadlines

Proactively identify and address student problems

Maintain and develop curricula that are consistent with departmental learning objectives. Work with other faculty and administrators in developing program curricula, standards and policies

Commitment to participating in the intellectual life of the department and a willingness to participate in the College through leadership in department and college-wide committees. Active participation in industry-related professional development activities, meetings, and/or conferences

Commitment to the College’s Mission: Demonstrate a sense of connection and responsibility for helping the College to achieve success through a commitment to its mission, vision, and values

External and Internal Community Relations: Actively participate in the academic life of the College; including participation in graduation, recruitment events, general assemblies, student life activities and other cross functional teams. Create learning opportunities for students inside and outside of the classroom including opportunities to teach dual-enrollment high school students

Collaboration: Communicate effectively, share vision, focus on people, initiate positive change, value differences and foster collaboration. Work with and inspire others to achieve college, department, and individual success. Proactively identify/address problems

Respect for Diversity: Establish an inclusive environment in the classroom. Demonstrate an understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of the College’s faculty, staff and students

Assessment: Full participation in the assessment of student learning and student learning outcomes at the course, program, and institution levels

Student Success: Strive for excellence in teaching, applying best practices in discipline, and modeling behaviors that encourage student success and retention. Utilize innovative teaching strategies and technologies for online learning and other technology tools to meet the learning needs of a diverse student population. Maintain office hours to meet with students outside of the classroom and respond to questions or concerns

Leadership and Development: Commitment to professional learning and growth, student mentoring, and service to the profession. Remain current in the use of technology, developments within the field of discipline, and developments related to teaching and student success

Qualification

M.A.Ph.D. in CommunicationProfessional experience in mediaSocial media strategy proficiencyCurriculum developmentTeaching diverse populationsCommitment to diversityEffective communicationStudent mentoring

Required

M.A. or Ph.D. in Communication, Media Studies, Journalism, Advertising, Digital Media, or a closely related field

At least two (2) years of professional experience in journalism, advertising, social media management, public relations, and/or a related media industry

Demonstrated proficiency in social media strategy, analytics, content creation, and/or emerging media technologies

Prepared to teach introductory and advanced courses across a range of Communication and Media Studies (CMS) offerings

Preferred

Demonstrated ability to design and deliver practical, hands-on learning experiences in media production, digital communication, or media lab environments

Familiarity with current industry practices, tools, and trends in digital media and social media management

Ability to teach new introductory and advanced courses in public relations, advertising, sports media, and/or internship management

Demonstrated experience teaching diverse student populations

Demonstrated experience teaching within a community college