Journalism/Mass Communications (Adjunct) Instructor

Position Summary:

Journalism Mass Communications  Adjunct Instructor

Adjunct faculty serve as temporary part-time faculty and are appointed as needed on a semester-by-semester basis. The primary responsibility includes teaching of college-level courses and/or labs in the qualified discipline, service and support of college policies and procedures, and professional development. 

• Required Qualifications:
• The position requires at least a master’s degree in journalism or mass communications or
• Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Journalism and/or Mass Communications.

• Job Description:
• This is to fill part-time adjunct faculty positions on the Brandon campus, Dale Mabry campus, MacDill A.F.B. center, Plant City campus, SouthShore campus, and Ybor City campus.
• Prefer applicants with:
• Higher education teaching experience
• Experience working with a diverse population.
• Experience with online teaching and online curriculum development.
• Supplemental Job Information:
• You should include a complete online application, CV, cover letter, unofficial transcripts, and professional references.
• Additional Documents Required:

• To complete your application, you must attach a copy of your graduate academic transcripts from a regionally accredited institution of higher education, showing attainment of at least the minimum qualifications.
• Do not send official transcripts to the College unless specifically asked to do so later.
• You can scan your transcript(s) and attach to the application. If you cannot attach your transcripts, contact the Employment Office prior to the job close date (if applicable) and we will attach the document(s) for you.

• If the transcript does not reflect the awarding of the qualifying degree, or the attainment of the required graduate semester hours, attach written documentation from the educational institution showing when the degree was awarded, or hours earned.
• Pay Rate:
• Adjunct faculty is compensated at $76.00 per instructional point (based on the number of assigned load points).
• No distinction is made for advanced degrees and pay is calculated based on actual classes taught (the load points).
• How Load points are generated:
• (1) one lecture or distance learning credit hour generates 10 load points and
• (2) one laboratory contact hour, or one clinical contact hour generates 8 load points.

Hillsborough Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe that diversity and inclusion among our applicants and employees is critical to our success as a community partner. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical/mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, and military/veteran status. 

Preference will also be given to veterans and spouses who are eligible under the Veterans' Preference Law. At time of application, submittal of Form DD214 is the minimum requirement for veterans' preference claim.  Note:  Please upload your DD214 as an attachment as part of your application at the time of submission.  

The selected candidate identified for this position will be required to successfully complete a Level II criminal background check, which includes fingerprinting.  

Hillsborough Community College participates in the US E-Verify program.

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