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Fairfax, VA - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Department: Col of Humanities and Soc Science

Classification: Adjunct Faculty (matrix)

Job Category:Adjunct Faculty

Job Type:Part-Time

Location: Fairfax VA

Workplace Type:On Site Required

Salary:Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check:Yes

About the Department:

Masons Communication Department has collegial faculty committed to excellence innovation community and public service. All department faculty participate in the life of our campus community including career fairs faculty functions recruiting sessions and other events. Located just 15 miles from Washington D.C. we offer a broad undergraduate program with more than 500 majors; five minor programs; a vibrant MA program including strategic health and science communication specialties; and a highly ranked PhD program emphasizing health strategic and science communication. The department also offers a graduate certificate in science communication. We serve a diverse population of undergraduate and graduate students who bring a wide variety of cultures and backgrounds to our classrooms. Additionally the department supports several co-curricular activities including debate forensics Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Society for Professional Journalists (SPJ) and a comprehensive student media program.
The research life of the department includes both undergraduate and graduate research and is reflected in the activities and outreach of its faculty including those of the Center for Climate Change Communication the Communication Health and Relational Media (CHARM) research lab the Center for Media and Public Affairs the Center for Health and Risk Communication and the Character Assassination and Reputation Politics (CARP) research lab. For more information on the Department of Communication at George Mason University visit .

About the Position:

Adjunct Faculty will be expected to teachCOMM 148 Podcasting & Radio Workshop I and maintain all functions and responsibilities associated with the class to ensure the success of our students.

Responsibilities:

  • Teaches COMM 148 Podcasting & Radio Workshop I and will prepare course lectures and course materials associated with the class;
  • Establishes and maintains a class web page (on Canvas);
  • Evaluates and grades student work;
  • Engages students in classroom discussions;
  • Responds to student emails;
  • Hold office hours via video chat (Zoom or equivalent);
  • Provides hands-on instruction in podcast and radio production;
  • Mentors students in developing and refining their on-air hosting skills;
  • Integrates current technologies and industry practices into the curriculum;
  • Evaluates student progress and provide constructive feedback; and
  • Collaborates with WGMU staff and student media advisors.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in Communication Media Studies or a related field;
  • Professional experience in radio broadcasting podcasting or audio production;
  • Familiarity with digital audio workstations (e.g. Adobe Audition Pro Tools) and automation systems;
  • Teaching or mentoring experience at the college level is a plus; and
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Masters degree in Communication Media Studies or a related field.

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration applicants must apply forAdjunct Faculty Communication Departmentat and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information and provide cover letter and CVfor review.

Posting Open Date:May 30 2025

For Full Consideration Apply by:July 1 2025

Open Until Filled:Yes

Employment Type

Temp

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