School of Communication - PT Faculty Opportunities
The School of Communication at Point Park University seeks Part-time Faculty candidates for the following programs. Part-time Faculty rates are per the collective bargaining agreement. Part-time faculty should be willing to support the mission and vision of the School of Communication and demonstrate the following professional expertise:
- Knowledge of and commitment to teaching strategies and methods which enhance student success, with particular regard to information literacy
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to teach the courses or perform the duties effectively
- Demonstrated ability to use presentation software (Acrobat, PowerPoint, Prezi, etc.,) as well as classroom technology (smart podiums, digital projectors, etc.).
- Ability to communicate well with students of diverse academic, ethnic,
socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds, including students with disabilities - Ability to work cooperatively with others
Application Procedure:
- Submit cover letter and CV, to: SoChiring@pointpark.edu
- Please include PT Faculty and the name of the position in the subject line.
1. Broadcasting and Multimedia
Program: Broadcast and Multimedia Production.
Education/Experience: Graduate Degree in Broadcasting, Multimedia, or related field Preferred, Bachelor’s degree with extensive experience considered.
Potential courses include: Radio Production, Video Production, Studio Production, Broadcast Copywriting, Broadcast Newswriting, On-Camera Performance, Broadcast Announcing, Writing for Multimedia and the Web, Intro to Multimedia, Web Publishing, Multimedia Production.
2. Commercial Photographer
Program: Photography
Education/Experience: Commercial Photographer, MFA Preferred, Field Experience required
Potential courses include: Business of Photography, Commercial Studio Photography, and Editorial Studio Photography.
3. Photography
Program: Photography
Education/Experience: MFA Preferred, Experience with large format film photography, film and darkroom or professional post-production skills with an emphasis in drum scanning, custom color calibration tools and large format photographic printing desired.
4. Studio and Commercial Photography
Program: Photography
Education/Experience: MFA Preferred, Experience with studio photography, commercial photography, digital photo editing, and photo printing desired; experience in studio and commercial photography to teach a variety of undergraduate courses in photography
5. Public Relations & Advertising
Programs: PR, Advertising, and Integrated Marketing Communications.
Education/Experience: Graduate Degree in PR, Ad, or related field Preferred, Bachelor’s degree with extensive experience considered.
Potential courses include: PR Writing, Introduction to PR and Advertising, IMC Research, and Social Media.
6. Radio Production and Podcasting
Program: Radio Production and Podcasting.
Education/Experience: Graduate Degree in Broadcasting or related field Preferred, Bachelor’s degree with extensive experience considered.
Potential courses include: Radio Production, Advanced Radio Production, Broadcast Announcing, Podcasting
7. Sports Communication
Program: Sports Communication.
Education/Experience: Graduate Degree in Broadcasting or related field Preferred, Bachelor’s degree with extensive experience considered. The successful candidate will have experience in play by play and/or color commentary, and an expansive knowledge of the sports communication field.
Potential courses include: Sports Broadcasting and Sports Podcasting as well as print and digital sports coverage.
Point Park University is an equal opportunity employer.
Candidates must have authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.