Jacksonville State University
Adjunct Faculty Position
Communication
Job Summary
The Communication Department of Jacksonville State University’s College of Business and Industry seeks an adjunct faculty member to teach undergraduate level courses. Candidate must have a minimum of a master’s degree in a field appropriate to the discipline with at least 18 hours completed in Communication and/or extensive work experience in the discipline in which they are applying to teach. The department offers courses in Digital Journalism, Digital Media Production and Public Relations and Advertising.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a field appropriate to the discipline with
- At least 18 hours completed in graduate level Management or Marketing courses
- And/or extensive work experience in the discipline in which they are applying to teach.
- Experience with in-person, hybrid, or online instruction
Required Application Documents
- Cover Letter
- CV
- Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts required upon hire)
About the College
The College of Business and Industry is comprised of three professionally oriented academic areas - The Departments of Business, The Department of Communication, and The Department of Applied Engineering. The Departments of Business are The Department of Finance, Economics, & Accounting and The Lyons & Co., Inc. Department of Management & Marketing. All are accredited by prestigious international accrediting agencies. Our goal is to provide our students quality internships and employment opportunities. We are committed to continuously improving the quality of our academic programs, our student support services, and our partnership networks with local and regional professional communities.
About Jax State
Founded in 1883, Jacksonville State University is a learning-centered university in Jacksonville, Alabama, whose mission is to provide distinctive educational, cultural and social experiences for a diverse student population.
Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama, midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, Jax State is home to more than 9,900 students representing 63 countries. As a learning-centered university, it strives to challenge students academically in a responsive environment, meeting their educational, career and personal goals. As an academic institution, it seeks to produce broadly educated graduates prepared for global engagement. As a public, comprehensive university, it promotes excellence in scholarly and service activities consistent with its academic and professional strengths. For a complete list of Goals, Core Values and Strategies to fulfill this Mission, go to the JSU Strategic Plan home page.
Academically Jax State offers 113 academic programs and concentrations, including bachelor's, master's, post-baccalaureate, doctoral and advanced certificate programs in a variety of disciplines that prepare graduates for meaningful careers and ongoing education. More than 40 online programs are offered. The University features six colleges on its 459-acre campus – Arts, Humanities and Sciences; Business and Industry; Education and Professional Studies; Health Professions and Wellness; Social and Behavioral Sciences; and Library. Most academic programs have discipline-specific accreditations, a reflection of their quality and JSU’s commitment to excellence.
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Equal Employment Opportunity: Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
