Public Relations Theory, Department of Education and Professional Studies - Adjunct Faculty

Adjunct Faculty

Public Relations Theory

Department of Education and Professional Studies 

UMGC Stateside

Location: CSM La Plata, MD

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach on-site at CSM La Plata, MD for the Communications program. Specifically, we are seeking faculty for the following course(s):

Public Relations Theory (JOUR 330):

A study of the evolution, scope, and contemporary practice of public relations and its strategic value in business, nonprofits, government, associations, and other organizations. The goal is to apply legal, ethical, and professional standards to the everyday practice of public relations. Topics include communication theory, social science, and audience dimensions as they are applied to a four-step process: research, planning, communication, and evaluation.

Required Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning

• Professional experience in communications or related field

• Experience teaching adult learners online and in higher education is strongly preferred.

• This position is specifically to teach onsite at CSM La Plata, MD.

Resume/Curriculum Vitae

• Resume/ Curriculum Vitae

• Cover letter highly preferred

• If selected, candidates with international degrees may be required to submit a translation/degree evaluation from a NACES approved vendor.

Who We Are and Who We Serve

UMGC - one of 11 degree-granting institutions in the University System of Maryland (USM) - is a mission-driven institution with seven core values that guide us in all we do. At the top of the list is "Students First," and we strive to do just that for our 90,000 students at home and abroad. From its start in 1947, UMGC has demonstrated its commitment to adult learners. We recognize that adult students need flexibility and options. UMGC is proud to be a global, 24-hour, institution of higher learning.

The typical UMGC student is an adult learner juggling a career, family, and other priorities. Roughly 80% work full time, half are parents, and half are minority students. They are continuing their education to better themselves, their families, and their professional opportunities. UMGC is also a leading higher education provider to the U.S. military, enrolling 55,000 active-duty service members, reservists, National Guard members, veterans, and family members annually. We are proud of our military heritage and are committed to this service.

The Adjunct Faculty Role at UMGC

UMGC is committed to helping students achieve success not only with us, but also in their professional fields. As a result, we actively seek faculty members who are scholar-practitioners: professionals who are actively and successfully engaged in their field who additionally wish to help the next generation of professionals grow in their knowledge and expertise through education.

Your role as an adjunct faculty member will be to:

• Actively engage students through frequent interaction that motivates them to succeed and conveys a genuine energy and enthusiasm for their learning

• Guide students in active collaboration and the application of their learning in problem- and project-based learning demonstrations

• Provide rich and regular constructive feedback, utilizing rubrics effectively for the assessment of student work, and acknowledging student accomplishments

• Demonstrate relevant and current subject-matter expertise, and help students connect concepts across their academic program

• Provide feedback to your program director on possible curricular improvements

The Communications, Journalism and Speech Program at UMGC

Please visit the following link to learn more about this program, including its description, outcomes, and coursework: https://www.umgc.edu/academic-programs/course-information.cfm?course=SPCH 

Faculty Training at UMGC

We are committed to your professional success at UMGC. Each new faculty member is required to successfully complete our online two-week new faculty orientation, FacDev 411, as a condition of hire.

Position Available and will Remain Open until Filled

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