COMM 4000 – Cultural Studies Adjunct Instructor (DAVE SCHOOL)

DAVE School is seeking a qualified Cultural Studies Adjunct Instructor. (On-Campus)

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Course: COM4000 – Cultural Studies

Days and Hours: Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM plus Open Lab

This course introduces students to a variety of cultural practices (literature, blogs, films, radio, and comics) from across the globe. Focuses on the ways that context, genre, and medium (e.g., written, visual, oral) affect how these practices are produced, circulated, and received.

The Instructor’s duties include teaching, directing, and coordinating academic or academic-related activities. The Faculty member provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to gain employment in their chosen field of study by utilizing teaching skills, experience, and abilities to create a positive, nurturing, and effective classroom environment that actively engages and supports students in their program of study, ultimately leading to their retention and successful graduation. The instructor is assigned to a specific program based on their professional and educational qualifications and teaches a full-time load each term or module

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Cultural Studies, Humanities, Communication, or a closely related field.




• At least one (1) year of teaching experience at the college or university level (on-ground or online).




• Strong written and verbal communication skills.




• Official academic transcripts of all degrees are required. All degrees must be from institutions accredited by regional or national accrediting bodies approved by the U.S. Department of Education.  Foreign transcripts may be acceptable in some cases and require a translation and evaluation of equivalency to U.S. degrees by a recognized agency.




• For best consideration, upload your credentials along with your resume. Please redact any personal information (i.e., date of birth and social security number).

• Strong understanding of skeletal and muscular structure and classical proportional systems


• Ability to integrate artistic practice with analytical and scientific concepts


• Effective communication and student engagement skills


• Proficiency in instructional technology and learning management systems

Responsibilities:

• Develops and delivers lesson plans and instructional materials and promotes a teaching-learning environment that encourages students’ academic progress.


• Conducts lectures, discussions, and practical demonstrations to teach students


• Start and end class at the assigned times, including break times


• Keep current with industry trends and developments to ensure that course content remains relevant. Maintains knowledge of the subject matter in the field(s) of appointment and creates learning experiences to make the subject matter meaningful and relevant to the students


• Provides feedback and guidance to students and helps them improve their skills and knowledge in and out of the class during open lab or office hours


• Be prepared for class every day. Have the syllabus, lesson plans, classroom or lab, and related materials ready


• Maintains the content of the courses updated and at a top level to achieve the highest standards of academic excellence possible. 


• All positions require exceptional computer skills using Microsoft Office applications, Adobe, and familiarity with information systems; available to deliver the course using diverse resources; strong verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation.


• Part-Time/Contract Basis for a Specific Term.


• Paying It Forward by Teaching in Your Community.

Why Join Northbridge University?

At Northbridge University, you become part of a community devoted to academic excellence, innovation, and human development. Every employee, from faculty to administrative staff, plays a key role in advancing the growth of our students while enhancing their own professional journey. We foster a culture of teamwork, respect, and ongoing learning, where innovative ideas are welcomed and talent is supported. Our employees enjoy professional growth opportunities, career stability, and the satisfaction of contributing to an organization that changes lives through education. At Northbridge University, you’re not just building a career—you’re creating a meaningful purpose.

DAVE School of Digital Arts was founded on June 8, 2000, by two Industry executives looking to create #CareerReady artists with practical animation skills. They created a school that offered specialized training in Visual Effects with extensive practice under industry-level supervision. The Game Production program followed 13 years later in September of 2014, making it the second program to be offered by the school.

For additional information on who we are – https://dave.northbridge.edu/about-dave-school/

Northbridge University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, Protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.