The Department of Media, Film and Journalism Studies (MFJS) in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Denver offers students a robust understanding of the role of the media in contemporary society.  With its emphasis on developing strong communication skills across various platforms and its grounding in the critical evaluation of media practices, the department’s offerings prepare students for the pursuit of excellence in the constantly evolving media, film and journalism professions.  The Department offers undergraduates degrees in film studies and production, journalism studies, media studies, and strategic communication (public relations).  At the graduate level, the Department offers a Master of Arts in media and public communication (strategic communication or media and globalization emphasis) and a Master of Arts in international and intercultural communication.

Position Summary

The Department of Media, Film and Journalism Studies invites applications for adjunct faculty for the 2022-2023 academic year. This posting will serve for multiple openings across the department. Undergraduate courses currently taught in the department can be found at http://bulletin.du.edu/undergraduate/majorsminorscoursedescriptions/traditionalbachelorsprogrammajorandminors/mediafilmampjournalismstudies/#coursedescriptionstext.   

Graduate courses currently taught in the department can be found at http://bulletin.du.edu/graduate/coursedescriptions/mfjs/  . Applicants should clearly specify the course(s) they desire to teach and their qualifications for teaching the specific course(s).

The University operates on a quarter system (10 weeks of classes and a finals week).  Courses are typically 4-credit hours and will be taught on campus/in person in the Fall Quarter, Winter Quarter, and Spring Quarter of the 2022-2023 AY at the University of Denver.  Adjunct faculty are required to hold office hours, assign and grade coursework as appropriate, assist students, and teach during course sessions as outlined by the course schedule. Course requirements will be outlined by the chair/director of the department.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Varies by course taught.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree, PhD, or appropriate teaching credentials based on the level of the course being taught as outlined by university and college teaching credential policies.
• Ability to teach in person/face-to-face undergraduate and/or graduate class(es).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching college-level courses or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated record of successful teaching at the collegiate level\

Application Deadline
Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Course Rate

The pay rate is $4,360.00 for one course.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
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Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Letter of Interest that describes teaching interests and other qualifications
3. 1-page statement of Teaching Philosophy
4. Teaching evaluations from previous teaching assignments 
5. Names and contact information for three references that the committee can contact

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All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.