Department: Communication

Web Announcement:

Adjunct/Part-Time Faculty – Media Production

The George Mason University Department of Communication invites applications for possible part-time Adjunct Faculty vacancies, beginning Fall 2016, with expertise in the following areas:

• Multimedia Web design;
• Adobe CS or Creative Cloud;
• Apple Final Cut Pro 7 and/or X;
• Digital photography/videography;
• Multicamera studio production; and
• Broadcast/multimedia journalism.
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Instructs students in a classroom, lab, learning center or other setting as appropriate;
• Provides student contact before or after class, or via telephone, e-mail exchanges or office hours where facilities and schedules permit;
• Prepares, distributes and utilizes instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media and other devices as appropriate;
• Incorporates the latest classroom technology when available and appropriate into instructional activities;
• Structures classes and curriculum to correspond with the overall program objectives, prepares clear objectives for students in each course, and maintains and revises curriculum to maintain currency;
• Understands, develops and provides a learning environment that supports diversity and incorporates sensitivity to diversity within the college community;
• Responsible for classroom, laboratory and departmental equipment, and provides for the security of facilities and instructional materials as appropriate;
• May direct aides and Federal Work-Study students as assigned;
• Understands and uses the university's Blackboard system;
• Demonstrates competence and interest in the use of technology in the classroom; and
• Maintains a willingness to explore new instructional methodologies.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree with at least 18 graduate hours in communication, multimedia, or journalism. Equivalent professional experience will be considered;
• Teaching experience; and
• Substantial creative services experience.

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience.

Location: Fairfax, VA

Mason Ad Statement:

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George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in both academics and research. Mason holds a top U.S. News and World Report “Up and Coming” spot for national universities and is recognized for its global appeal and excellence in higher education.

Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and 130 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason’s diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.

If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!

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Special Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for position number PO007z at http://jobs.gmu.edu/; complete and submit the online application; and upload a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references with contact information.

Equity Statement:

George Mason University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer encouraging diversity.