Adjunct Instructor in Communications at Siena College

Adjunct Instructor in Communications

About Siena College:

Located in Loudonville, New York - just 10 minutes from the state capital of Albany - Siena empowers more than 3,400 students each year through a transformative journey we call the Education for a Lifetime. All members of the Siena College community work together to advance the College's mission to graduate Saints intent on making the world more just, peaceful, and humane. The Franciscan tradition, upon which Siena was founded, permeates throughout campus life. All community members are valued for their unique worth and recognized for their specific contributions toward the greater good. That spirit of belonging and respect reverberates across our 174-acre campus, which is ranked among the 50 most beautiful college campuses in the country by Condé Nast.  

Siena is leading the way in Catholic, liberal arts education, and the national rankings help tell our story. Siena ranks number one in New York for job placement; top 10 among all Catholic colleges in the country; and among the top three percent of all institutions in the U.S according to the Wall Street Journal. It has always been our community of dedicated and passionate Saints who make this campus a coveted destination to work, live, and learn. We hope you'll consider joining us.

Job Description:

The Communications Program at Siena College invites applications for an adjunct faculty position for the Fall term, 2024.

• Teach one section of COMM 100: Digital Media Literacy

Wednesday (8:00am-9:00am)

Course Description:

This course provides an introduction to the theory and skills necessary to critically examine mediated messages in the digital age. Students explore methods to analyze the credibility of content generated in both traditional media outlets and on-line publications to promote accuracy and reliability in their research and writing.

Course Format: In person

Salary $3,863.00 per 3-hour course taught

The hiring salary above represent the College's good faith estimate at the time of posting in compliance with the Albany County Salary Transparency Law.

Requirements:

Applicants must possess a Master's degree in a related field, PhD or ABD preferred. Prior college teaching experience and familiarity with Canvas LMS is preferred.

A background screening will be required.

Additional Information:

Siena College is committed to attracting, supporting, and retaining a diverse faculty. We actively encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, veterans, and others from under-represented groups who may make a positive contribution to the diversification of ideas and perspectives.

Siena College is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All bargaining unit faculty members shall be covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Siena College and SEIU (Service Employees International United) Local 200.

Application Instructions:

Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled. For questions or further information, please contact Dr. Josh Iddings at (518) 783-2325, jiddings@siena.edu

Applications should include a cover letter indicating your qualifications and experience with teaching, CV, sample syllabi and lesson, and contact information for 3 references.    

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