Adjunct Instructor (Lecturer), Media and the Environment, Fordham University in London

Programme : Fordham University London

Location : Clerkenwell, London

Posted : 13 / 06 / 14 : 56 : 07

Expires : 02 / 08 /

Mailing Address : 2 Eyre Street Hill

London

EC1R 5ET

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Fordham University in London is seeking to appoint an adjunct instructor for a level four course titled Media and the Environment (COMC-) for the Fall semester - starting on 2 September , and concluding on 13 December , with a study break from 21-25 October, .

This course focuses on the intersections between contemporary environmental issues, communication and media systems, culture and social change. It will explore the unique contributions that perspectives from communication and media theory can bring to the study of ?the environment? and ?the natural world?. It will also consider how these perspectives can inform actionable practices that aim to bolster long-term global environmental sustainability.

Course Objectives :

Articulate the landscape of environmental dilemmas that challenge society at local and global scales.

Critically analyse the role of media and communication in shaping public attitudes, values and behaviours related to human interaction with the natural world.

Gain an understanding of the interdisciplinary fields of research that investigate media and the environment.

Reflect upon the opportunities and obstacles that characterise social movements that work to encourage environmental social change.

Develop competencies for engaging in communication research, analysis and action that promote long-term environmental sustainability.

Successful candidates must be experienced and effective teachers, able to cater for the diverse student body and engage students in the subject matter.

It is expected that one section of this class will run in Fall and be taught on Thursday mornings, 10.00-13.00.

Approximately students study each year at Fordham London from Fordham University?s Colleges at Rose Hill and the Lincoln Center and the Gabelli School of Business.

Main Duties

Teaching Media and the Environment.

Preparation of teaching materials for the course.

Providing updated syllabus and course pack / reader details by the required deadline.

Providing office hours either face-to-face or by email

Arranging / accompanying students on co-curricular trips, and inviting guest speakers where appropriate

Setting and administering examinations and others assessments ? setting examination questions, invigilation and marketing when required

Attendance at academic staff meetings (up to two per semester)

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Required

Masters degree or equivalent professional experience in a related field

Relevant teaching experience in higher education and proven teaching effectiveness

Excellent communication skills and responsive to students and the administration

Desirable

PhD in a relevant field (or nearing completion)

Previous experience of teaching within US higher education

Research experience, publications and interests in the subject area

Person Specification

An individual who can develop effective working relationships with both academic and administrative staff.

All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the UK. If you are not a UK citizen, please address your right to work in the UK in your covering letter.