IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae for automatic population of information to the application.The contact information, work experience, and education listed on your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclair application.Review information and double-check all fields containing information that the system parsed – the software is intelligent, but you need to verify that the data is accurate.In the “My Experience” section, you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents.

Note: If you have an expansive CV, we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten (10) years. You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV, as well as all other supporting documentation in the "My Experience" section of your application.

Job Description

SUMMARY:

The Social Media & Public Relations and Advertising programs are part of the Strategic Communications area in the School of Communication and Media. These majors explore the growth and pervasive use of social media which has significantly transformed how brands, organizations, entrepreneurs, and individuals tell their stories. Social media has compelled many brands to focus on creating impactful content, amplifying messages, fostering interactive engagement, identifying strategic audiences, and building relationships. Public relations and advertising approaches are both foundational to the strategic communication area.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The School of Communication and Media is looking to expand our faculty for the Social Media & Public Relations and Advertising majors. We are looking for adjunct faculty to teach a range of undergraduate level courses such as Fundamentals of Public Relations and Advertising, Multi Media Production for Strategic Communication, Brand Storytelling in Strategic Communication, Copywriting Across Media, Consumer Insights, Advertising Media Strategies, Public Relations Writing Across Media, Public Relations Investigation and Strategy, and Public Relations Cases.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

Applicants must have a master’s or Ph.D. degree and evidence of rich industry experience and successful university teaching experience.

THE SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA:

Founded in 2012, the School of Communication and Media offers a range of dynamic programs in communication and media to a talented and diverse student population of over 1,700. Offering degrees in film and television, social media and public relations, advertising, journalism and digital media, sports communication, communication and media studies, animation and visual effects, and an MA in public and organizational relations, the School prepares the next generation of communication and media practitioners and leaders. The School houses award-winning student programs that include WMSC Radio, The Montclarion newspaper, Hawk Communications Agency, the Red Hawk Sports Network, Hawk+ OTT streaming platform, and News Lab, as well as the Center for Cooperative Media, which serves the public by working to grow and strengthen local journalism. Recent national School recognitions include an Edward R. Murrow Award, several Marconi Award nominations, and two College Television Awards from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

Procedure for Candidacy

Applicants should include a CV or resume and cover letter describing how their background, skills and education match the needs of the University. When applying, please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instructions. 

Salary Range
$1,975.00 per academic credit per semester (a 3-credit course is $5,925.00 and a 4-credit course is $7,900.00).

Anticipated Start Date
Spring 2025

Department

School of Communication and Media (Temporary)

Position Type

Hourly - Temporary

Contact Information:

For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email talent@montclair.edu.

EEO/AA Statement

Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.

Additional information can be found on the website at 
www.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/

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Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities.  The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/job-seekers/