Adjunct Journalism and Public Relations

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title
Adjunct Journalism and Public Relations

Position Summary

The Communication Arts Department at California Baptist University seeks qualified individuals for its Journalism and New Media and Public Relations Program part-time adjunct pool. The specific courses involved will vary from semester to semester; openings to teach these courses develop on a periodic basis depending on department teaching needs.


The anticipated need is for adjunct faculty to teach undergraduate courses in Public Relations and Journalism and New Media. Applicants should be familiar with current journalistic and public relations guidelines and up-to-date technologies for writing, researching, photojournalism, reporting, and layout and design. They should also be familiar with public relations concepts involving research, planning, implementation, and evaluation in relation to PR campaigns.

Pay Range

Qualifications

The Communication Arts Department at California Baptist University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff that share the University’s values and will contribute to its mission and vision to be a leader among teaching universities, bringing together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christian community of learning and service.

• Knowledge of principles, methods, and current developments in the field of study.
• Knowledge of subject matter and course content taught.
• Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to support, instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students.
• Skilled in the use of computers, Internet resources, and MS Office software.
• Ability to learn relevant sections of Blackboard, California Baptist University’s online integrated database system for student grading.
• Ability to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.
• Ability to successfully interact with students, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies
• Master’s degree in appropriate field or bachelor’s degree and significant professional experience required.
• Higher education teaching experience preferred.

Teaching Responsibilities

Nondiscrimination Statement

State and Federal law permit California Baptist University to discriminate on the basis of religion in order to fulfill its purpose. The University does not discriminate contrary to either State or Federal law.

Quick Link to Posting
https://jobs.calbaptist.edu/postings/6827

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you a Christian?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you attend church regularly?
   • Yes
   • No
3. If no, please explain (required):
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
4. * Are you both familiar with and not in conflict with the fundamental doctrines and practices of the California Southern Baptist Convention as stated in the Baptist Faith and Message dated June 14, 2000? (Please see above link for more information)
   • Yes (I am familiar and not in conflict)
   • No (I am in conflict or not familiar)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Christian Experience Essay
2. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Unofficial Transcript