What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Department of Communication and Media position at Lamar University and Careers?
Salary
$0.00 Annually
Location
Beaumont, TX
Job Type
Part-Time Adjunct
Job Number
202500405
Home Org
College of Fine Arts and Comm
Opening Date
12/09/2025
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Exempt
Job Summary
Adjunct Instructors provide instruction in assigned courses within their academic discipline. This is a part-time, pooled position filled on an as-needed basis depending on departmental teaching needs.
Essential Job Functions
- Teach courses at assigned times using current pedagogical methods, maintaining accurate records of student performance and grades.
- Maintain effective and timely communication with students, department chair, and other university personnel as appropriate.
Minimum and Desired Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Applicants should hold a graduate degree in the relevant teaching discipline or a closely related field.
- Additional qualifications may be required depending on accreditation standards or departmental needs.
- The department will consider undergraduate degree holders with significant professional experience for Broadcast instruction.
- Demonstrated expertise in the subject area.
- Commitment to teaching excellence.
Desired Qualifications:
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to implement effective and innovative teaching strategies.
- Ability to foster a respectful and inclusive learning environment.
Supplemental Information
Key Competencies:
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to implement effective and innovative teaching strategies.
- Ability to foster a respectful and inclusive learning environment.
Physical Requirements:
- The essential functions of this position are primarily intellectual and relational. The role requires the ability to:
- Communicate effectively in the classroom, online, and meeting settings.
- Engage with students, colleagues, and community partners respectfully and professionally.
- Utilize technology for teaching, scholarship, and administrative tasks.
Job Conditions:
- Indoors, classroom, and/or online instructional settings.
Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer
Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.