Adjunct Instructor, Communication Law

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and delivercourse materials lectures and assignments that align with the courseobjectivesand departmental standards.

• Facilitateinteractive classroom discussions potentially in both in-person and online/hybrid formats to foster critical thinking and a dynamic learning environment.

• Assess and gradestudent coursework assignments papers and examinations in a timely manner providing constructive feedback.

• Maintainregular office hours (virtual or in-person) to provide academic support and mentorship to students.

• Stay currentwith developments trends and advancements in communication law andincorporate this knowledge into the curriculum.

• Implementuniversity and departmental policies and proceduresincludingsubmittinggrades and other required reports byestablisheddeadlines.

• Collaboratewith full-time faculty and department staff on curriculum enhancement and program development as needed.

Qualifications and Skills

Required:

• Education:A Juris Doctor (JD) degree or aMasters degree in Communication Law Media Studies or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution. (A Ph.D. in Communications or a related field is often preferred for university-level positions).

• Experience:Demonstratedprofessional experience in a legal field related to communications media or journalism (e.g. media law practice in-house counsel regulatory work).

• Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication presentation and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiencywith educational technologyincluding learning management systems (LMS) such as Canvas or Blackboard and video conferencing platforms like Zoom.

Preferred:

• Prior experience teaching at the college or university level or relevant training/mentorship experience.

• Active admission to the bar in one or more U.S.jurisdictions.

• Experience with online teaching formats and instructional design principles.

Application Process

Interested candidates shouldsubmita CV/resume a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and teachingphilosophy andcontact information for three professional references.

For more information regarding this position please contact Dr. Bobby Hayes Chair and Professor of the Practice at