Adjunct Faculty, Public Relations Position Available In Bristol, Rhode Island

Adjunct Faculty Dean’s Office, SHAE

Locations:

Bristol, RI

Posted:

May 9, 2024

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Part-time Temporary
Ref. No.:2264
Position 

ID:

175593

About Roger Williams University:

At Roger Williams University, students are prepared to be thinkers and doers ready to solve challenging problems with innovative solutions. RWU offers 50 majors and robust offerings of graduate and professional programs across eight schools of study including Rhode Island’s only law school, with campuses on the coast of Bristol and in the heart of Providence, R.I. With small classrooms and a focus on undergraduate and graduate research and community engagement, a Roger Williams education blends the strength of liberal arts and professional studies, providing all students with the depth and breadth of interdisciplinary thinking and well-rounded knowledge necessary to succeed in our interconnected, global world. RWU is committed to strengthening society through engaged scholarship so that students graduate with the ability to think critically and apply the practical skills that today’s employers demand. Roger Williams University seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value diversity, equity and inclusion and respect for all races, genders, identities, and abilities. RWU is committed to creating a thriving community that encourages lifelong learning, professional development, and academic innovation. To learn more about Roger Williams University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please visit .

Job Description:

The Department of Media + Design + Communication at the Feinstein School of Humanities, Arts and Education at Roger Williams University invites applications for adjunct faculty to teach Public Relations at its Bristol campus location. We seek educators interested in supporting their own well-being and the well-being of their students within a collegial environment and welcome applications from candidates that represent non-traditional diverse practices, cultures, environments, and skills.

Responsibilities include:

Teaching undergraduate courses in Public Relations Techniques and/or Event Management & Planning. Extending learning beyond the campus classroom to connect students with community partners in experiential educational opportunities. Commitment to our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in pedagogy and community engagement. The Public Relations Techniques course introduces students to the various skills and techniques employed by public relations professionals, including writing for public relations, media relations, special events, and crisis management. Students get hands-on experience understanding the uses of, and preparing copy for, news releases, news kits, advertisements, collateral materials, annual reports, speeches, audio/visual scripts and Public Service Announcements. Event Management & Planning is an experiential course where students gain hands-on practice planning and managing special events, the factors that go into planning them, and the expectations of participants.

Requirements:

We seek candidates who have demonstrated pedagogical expertise in undergraduate education. Successful candidates will hold a terminal degree and will have at least two years of college-level teaching experience in Public Relations. A PhD or ABD is preferred. Applicants who hold a Master’s degree and a substantial record of professional accomplishment in the field are encouraged to apply. Availability to teach late afternoon and evening is preferred, but not required. The University seeks candidates who, through their work and life experiences, service to the community, teaching, or professional practice can contribute to our diversity, inclusivity, and equity goals. A Public Relations B.A. degree at Roger Williams University provides students with an outstanding education within the structure of a liberal arts university. The Department of Media + Design + Communication offers majors in Communication and Media Studies, Graphic Design Communication, Journalism, Public Relations and a minor in Film Studies. At the University’s discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be accepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the University, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.