Simmons University
Adjunct Faculty, Spring 2025 - Communications Department (COMM 312)
Simmons University, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
ABOUT SIMMONSLocated in Boston’s historic Fenway area, Simmons has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons University was one of the first higher education institutions to prepare women to become leaders and has evolved to become a university offering a women’s undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all.You’re joining our community at an especially exciting time as one of our strategic goals is to become the most inclusive campus in New England. You’ll find that people who work here are truly committed to our mission of preparing students to become champions of social justice and leaders in their professions and their communities. This commitment and pride make for a dynamic workplace.Simmons University is committed to inclusive excellence in all aspects of an individual’s community experience.As a university committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices–at all levels, for all positions–ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.JOB SUMMARYThe Department of Communications seeks a qualified individual to teach a section of
COMM 312: Health Communication
in the Spring 2025 semester which runs January 21st through May 10th, 2025. The course is largely experiential with students collaborating on a public health campaign through a semester-long project. A syllabus will be provided.Classes will be held in-person on Mondays 2:00pm–4:50pm. The instructor is expected to be available for one office hour per week; office hours can be in person or virtual.REQUIREMENTSMA, MFA, or PhD
Prior undergraduate-level teaching experience
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTSApplications will be accepted continuously until a suitable candidate is identified. Ideally, the hiring will be finalized by November 30th. Hiring depends on enrollment.APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONSRequired cover letter describing interest in the position, teaching experience, teaching philosophy, and diversity statement;
A current CV;
Contact information (name, phone number, email address) for two professional references.
Instructions to Applicants : Please upload
all
applicable application materials (e.g. resume/cv, cover letter, writing sample, teaching philosophy, etc.) in the Application Materials box on page 2 ("My Experience") of this application. Documents can be uploaded individually or as a combined document (e.g. PDF).
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COMM 312: Health Communication
in the Spring 2025 semester which runs January 21st through May 10th, 2025. The course is largely experiential with students collaborating on a public health campaign through a semester-long project. A syllabus will be provided.Classes will be held in-person on Mondays 2:00pm–4:50pm. The instructor is expected to be available for one office hour per week; office hours can be in person or virtual.REQUIREMENTSMA, MFA, or PhD
Prior undergraduate-level teaching experience
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTSApplications will be accepted continuously until a suitable candidate is identified. Ideally, the hiring will be finalized by November 30th. Hiring depends on enrollment.APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONSRequired cover letter describing interest in the position, teaching experience, teaching philosophy, and diversity statement;
A current CV;
Contact information (name, phone number, email address) for two professional references.
Instructions to Applicants : Please upload
all
applicable application materials (e.g. resume/cv, cover letter, writing sample, teaching philosophy, etc.) in the Application Materials box on page 2 ("My Experience") of this application. Documents can be uploaded individually or as a combined document (e.g. PDF).
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