Full Time Faculty - Social Media Theory & Production - Tenure Track
- Employer
- Raritan Valley Community College
- Location
- Branchburg, New Jersey
- Salary
- n/a
- Date posted
- Jan 22, 2025
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Business & Management, Marketing & Sales, Communications, Digital Media, Media Studies, Public Relations & Advertising
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Two-Year/Community Colleges
Raritan Valley Community College
Full Time Faculty - Social Media Theory & Production - Tenure Track
Ranked by WalletHub.com and Intelligent.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 over 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 Theatre offering professional performances for all ages; and an Honors College for high achieving students.
The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training and professional development courses. RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.
Job Description:
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 Department of Communication & Languages at Raritan Valley Community College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Instructor/Assistant Professor of Social Media Theory & Production for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Essential Duties:
- 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.
- Develop and lead the advisory board for the Social Media Specialist Certificate.
- 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 multi-cultural 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:
- Master's degree in Social Media.
- Prior Community College teaching experience.
- Experience using instructional technology in the delivery of course content.
- Online and/or Hybrid 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.
RVCC's starting salary is commensurate with educational qualifications and experience. We also offer an attractive benefits package.
For consideration of the above position, please submit your cover letter and resume online:
https://rvcc.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=183735#pageTop
There will be a first review date of February 7, 2025.
We regret that we are unable to respond to each and every resume received. Only those candidates of interest will be contacted directly.
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.
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