Adjunct (On Campus) - Broadcasting/Communications, JCBCL

## Description

**Job Summary**

This part-time adjunct faculty position is responsible for teaching undergraduate radio and podcasting courses, mentoring students, and overseeing the daily operations of the university’s on-campus radio station (WSEU 93.5 FM). The role includes facilitating hands-on student learning experiences, supporting live broadcast production, and contributing to the overall mission of the Department of Communication through academic instruction and co-curricular engagement.

Essential Job Tasks

• Teach undergraduate Radio & Podcasting courses when offered.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of WSEU 93.5 FM radio station.
• Supervise, mentor, and train student staff participating in radio station operations.
• Collaborate with Sports Media faculty to produce live broadcasts of university athletic events.
• Support experiential learning opportunities that integrate classroom instruction with practical broadcasting experience.
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and commitment to student success.
• Maintain effective communication with faculty, staff, and students.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Chair or Dean.
• Additional duties may be assigned.

Reports to: Chair of Communication

Supervisory Responsibilities

May supervise and mentor student workers associated with the campus radio station.

ADDITIONAL/NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES

All remaining duties are considered "nonessential" within the context of the ADA, which means that the function could be reassigned to another employee in order to allow a disabled individual to hold the position. Alternatively, the manager could try to provide a reasonable accommodation so that the disabled individual could perform the function.

## LOCATION

Lakeland **(**On Campus)

## Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required Education

Master’s degree in Communication, Broadcasting, or related field (or 18 graduate hours earned in the field).

Preferred Education

Advanced coursework or specialization in radio, podcasting, or media production.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

N/A

EXPERIENCE

Required

Professional experience in radio or broadcasting; expertise in operating a professional radio station.

Preferred

Experience teaching undergraduate courses and mentoring students in applied media environments.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to teach undergraduate students
• Strong knowledge of radio broadcasting systems
• Ability to mentor students
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Commitment to student development
• Strong organizational skills
• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Academic Processes - Knowledge of university guidelines, course descriptions, and academic terminology
• Computer - Knowledge of basic computer processes including word processing, web browsing, Google enterprise software (Google docs, Google sheets, etc.), and Microsoft Office including Basic Microsoft Excel.

Preferred

• Experience integrating faith and learning within a Christian higher education context.

Skills

• Critical Thinking - Uses logic and reasoning to look at different types of information in order to make conclusions and work through problems.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Research - Locates key facts and information in order to learn more about different types of information.
• Interpersonal Skills - Communicates and interacts with people effectively while being aware of social perceptions.
• Time Management - Manages one’s own time to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Attention to Detail - Thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task ensuring all aspects are reviewed.

Abilities

• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in