Full-Time Faculty - Social Media Theory & Production - Non-Tenure (Grant-Funded)

Raritan Valley Community College

Full-Time Faculty - Social Media Theory & Production - Non-Tenure (Grant-Funded)

Ranked by BestColleges.com and Niche.com as the #1 community college in New Jersey, Raritan Valley Community College has been serving as an academic and cultural center for Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for 50 years. The College has been nationally recognized for its service to the community, environmental stewardship, and commitment to diversity. It is home to a Planetarium, Science Education Institute and 3M Observatory, a 1,000-seat Theatre, an Honors College for high achieving students and much more.

The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training, small business assistance through the Small Business Development Center, professional development, and adult and youth personal enrichment courses. RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.

Job Description:

*Hiring for the position is contingent upon securing Perkins Grant funding for the upcoming Academic Year 2023-2024.*

Raritan Valley Community College strives to prepare students for the challenges of the ever-changing global community. Interested applicants should be innovative and entrepreneurial individuals that understand the demands of a global workforce with an emphasis on creative thinking and effective communication.

The Communications & Languages department at Raritan Valley Community College invites applications for a Full-Time Instructor of Social Media Theory & Production beginning in the 2023-2024 academic year.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Teach core Social Media courses as assigned.
• Teach one or more of the following: Introduction to Mass Communication, Intro to Public Relations, Writing for the Media.
• Pursue grant/funding opportunities for equipment and services.
• Demonstrate continuous professional development within the discipline and instructional methodologies.
• Demonstrate or be willing to acquire skills for teaching on-line courses.
• Regularly evaluate courses and student learning materials to ensure that learning outcomes and assessments are appropriate/effective.
• Assist with departmental strategic planning, program reviews, and outcomes assessment.
• Be an active contributing member of the College community.
• Participate in student advisement.
• Apply learning-centered principles to instruction.
• Teach courses at various times and/or locations in response to institutional needs.
• Develop and follow a syllabus for each course within College and departmental guidelines.
• Review, evaluate, and recommend student learning materials.
• Provide access to students through posted office hours, electronic communication and other appropriate methods.
• Continue professional development in content areas, technology, and pedagogy.
• Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and community members.
• Demonstrate commitment to teaching and working with a multicultural and multi-generational student body.
• Adhere to College policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• M.A. or M.F.A. in Digital Media, Communication, or Media Studies (Social Media preferred); or MBA.
• Significant social media production experience.
• Knowledge and experience with the use of metrics across various platforms.
• Prior teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using technology in the delivery of course content.
• Online and/or Hybrid teaching experience.
• Prior Community College teaching experience.

Application Instructions:

As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.

Please submit a cover letter, current resume/vita and unofficial transcripts online:

https://rvcc.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=160482#pageTop
Initial salary and rank will be based on the successful candidate's educational qualifications and professional experience. The College also offers an attractive employee benefits package.

We regret that we are unable to respond individually to each application. Applicants chosen for further consideration will be contacted directly.

Applications received by April 24, 2023 will be considered in the first review of applicants. 

Raritan Valley Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan Employer. We will implement the policy to assure that the employment opportunities offered at the institution are available to all persons.