Adjunct Instructor (Lecturer), Media and the Environment

Fordham University in London

Fordham University in London is seeking to appoint an adjunct instructor for a level four course titled Media and the Environment (COMC-4222) for the Fall 2024 semester - starting on 2 September 2024, and concluding on 13 December 2024, with a study break from 21-25 October, 2024.

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 2024 and be taught on Thursday mornings, 10.00-13.00.

Approximately 600 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)

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.

Salary

c. £4,180 plus pension contribution if eligible.*

*Note: Pay rate displayed from 2023/24 academic year, the 2024/25 pay rate will be confirmed prior to the beginning of the semester.  

The position will remain open until filled.

Application

Applicants should submit a detailed CV and covering letter via the 'Apply' button above.

FORDHAM UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION INSTITUTION