<p>Job Description:</p> <p>The Department of Media + Design + Communication at the Feinstein School of Humanities, Arts and Education (SHAE) at Roger Williams University invites applications for adjunct faculty to join our team of dedicated educators. The curriculum draws from a transdisciplinary liberal arts environment to provide educational experiences that prepare students to be lifelong learners, professionals, and global citizens.</p> <p>We seek educators with demonstrated ability to support and promote diversity and inclusion, in both pedagogy and curricular development. The M+D+C faculty respect the complex role of adjunct professorships in Higher Education and welcome colleagues interested in supporting their own well-being and the well-being of their students within a collegial environment.</p> <p>The primary responsibility of this faculty member will be to teach the undergraduate course in Public Speaking, from a community-engaged, social justice perspective. There may also be opportunities to occasionally teach additional Communication Studies-based courses in the program.</p> <p>The Department of Media + Design + Communication offers majors in Communication and Media Studies, Graphic Design Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, and Web Development, and minors in Film Studies and Food Studies.</p> <p>Requirements:</p> <p>Candidates must hold a Master's degree (PhD preferred) in Communication Studies, or a related discipline at the time of appointment, and have at least two years of teaching experience at the undergraduate level. We welcome applications from candidates that represent non-traditional diverse practices, cultures, environments, and skills.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Additional Information:</p> <p>Roger Williams University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and com-mitted to a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law. For information on our Non-discrimination policy, visit here.</p> <p>RWU prohibits all forms of discrimination on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) and its implementing regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. Complaints of Title IX sexual harassment should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator at the contact information listed below. Details regarding the formal complaint process can be found here: Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures. All complaints of sexual harassment will be taken seriously and responded to promptly. TITLE IX COORDINATOR: Dr. Jen Stanley, 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809 / Phone Number: (401) 254-3123 /Email Address: jstanley@rwu.edu</p> <p>Application Instructions:</p> <p>Qualified applicants should submit materials electronically, including 1) a letter of intent along with statements of teaching philosophy and research interests; 2) a current vita; 3) representative sample syllabi; 4) evidence of teaching experience including student evaluations (if available); and 5) name and contact information for at least three references. For further information please contact Paola Prado, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Media + Design + Communication at pprado@rwu.edu.</p> <p>Department:</p>