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Position Summary

Contracted on a per-semester basis, the position will provide direct instruction to students by teaching classes, developing course outlines, assessing student progress, and utilizing the University's assigned technology to maintain appropriate records. Avila's Communication department offers undergraduate studies in Advertising and Public Relations, Film and Digital Media, and Sports Communications as well as a Master of Arts in Strategic Communication.

Position Summary

Contracted on a per-semester basis, the position will provide direct instruction to students by teaching classes, developing course outlines, assessing student progress, and utilizing the University's assigned technology to maintain appropriate records. Avila's Communication department offers undergraduate studies in Advertising and Public Relations, Film and Digital Media, and Sports Communications as well as a Master of Arts in Strategic Communication.

Responsibilities

Teach Fundamentals of Communication (Multicultural Communication, Interpersonal, Group Dynamics, and Public Speaking) courses in innovative, engaging ways to help students learn and create a learning environment which encourages students to attend class regularly.

Apply dynamic teaching methods to current course offerings and develop a curriculum in strategic communication strategies.

Assign grades and assess student progress, potential and achievement in concrete, understandable ways to ultimately help each student progress toward their degree.

Lecture and teach the material presented in the course syllabus and outline in a professional and engaging manner.

Maintain appropriate records in an organized, efficient manner for every individual class taught, and have this information available for students at all times.

Cultivate Avila's mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph through word and action.

Recognize, celebrate, and support a wide variety of cultures and unique differences among Avila's students.

Qualifications

Master's degree of Arts in Communication required.

Ideal candidates would possess a Public Relations or Advertising background and / or have relevant work experience in strategic communications, including social media, mobile and digital content creation, publication, and evaluation.

Background in Leadership and Entrepreneurship preferred.

Multi-lingual Skills Highly Preferred.

Successful candidates should be committed to contributing to a climate that supports a diverse student body, serves first-generation college students, multilingual learners, and contributions to equity and social justice through their work.

The Community

Kansas City, a two-state metropolitan area with a population of nearly two million, offers a wide variety of cultural, educational and social life opportunities. Avila University, a Catholic university founded and inspired by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, provides undergraduate and graduate education in the liberal arts and professional studies, preparing lifelong learners who make meaningful contributions to the global community.

Additional Employment Information

Avila University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of, sex, race, religion, age, color, sexual orientation, disability, national or ethnic origin, marital status, veteran's status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

You must be at least 18 years of age to be employed by Avila University.

All new employees will be required to complete an "Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9)" and produce requested documentation after employment.

In compliance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, the university's annual security and crime statistics report is available at https : / / www.avila.edu / campus-resources / campus-safety. A copy of this report is available upon request from the Campus Safety Office in the Whitfield building any weekday between 8am and 5pm.

Avila University requires the successful completion of a background check as a condition of employment.

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