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Adjunct Faculty Sports broadcasting (In Person Day)
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Position Number: 5054754
Location: Brockton, MA
Position Type: Communications - Broadcast Journalism

Adjunct Faculty Sports broadcasting (In Person Day)

About Massasoit Community College:

We at Massasoit Community College pride ourselves in our tradition of excellence and in our historic mission of accepting all who desire to learn. Massasoit currently offers 41 associate degree programs in arts, sciences, and applied sciences and 24 certificates. The College also offers non-credit workforce development certificates; corporate training courses; adult basic education; personal enrichment classes; and Early College programs for high school students.

Students of color make up roughly half of all students enrolled and more than half of all Massasoit students are first generation to attend college. More than 900 students graduate from Massasoit with an associate degree or certificate each year.

Brockton, Massachusetts, home of Massasoit's largest campus, prides itself on its diversity of cultures and is home to approximately 95,000 residents. In addition, the college has a campus in Canton, a satellite location in Middleborough, and annually serves students from more than 35 cities and towns in Southeastern Massachusetts. Massasoit is one of the largest community colleges in the state.

Massasoit Community College is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer who is committed to increasing diversity across all levels of the college. Candidates who believe they can contribute to this value are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Description:

Adjunct or part time teaching assignments include in person day courses for general population as well as for Massasoit's Early College Program and include opportunities at local high schools.
Professors work collaboratively to create a learner centered environment focused on student learning and success. Teaching approaches are expected to include active and collaborative techniques and real-world applications related to composition and literature.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Develop and deliver engaging curriculums that cover all aspects of sports broadcasting, including production, on-air talent, reporting, writing, and promotion
Provide hands-on training in radio and television production techniques, including equipment operation, camera work, audio engineering, and video editing
Coach and mentor students in developing their on-air presence and communication skills, specializing in roles like play-by-play announcer, color analyst, sideline reporter, and studio show host/reporter/analyst
Instruct students in scriptwriting, interview techniques, research methods, and sports journalism best practices
Supervise and guide students in producing live sports broadcasts and pre-recorded sports programs
Stay current with industry trends and technologies in sports broadcasting and integrate them into the curriculum
Advise students on internships, career opportunities, and professional development
Provide consistent feedback
Evaluate achievement
Assign grades
Maintain student records of attendance, participation, grades, etc.
Work collaboratively with divisional staff
Monitor email communications from students and the college, and respond in a timely manner.

Additional Opportunities:

Participate in instructional development and orientation, department, early college, and college wide activities.

THIS POOL IS VALID THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024. APPLICANTS WISHING TO REMAIN IN THE POOL MUST REAPPLY AND UPDATE THEIR INFORMATION THEREAFTER.

Please note: Positions will be available pending sufficient enrollment. Qualified applicants will be contacted by the academic department.

Requirements:

Master's degree in Communication, Journalism, Broadcasting, or a related field
Minimum of three years of professional experience in sports broadcasting, preferably in multiple roles (e.g., production, on-air talent, reporting)
Demonstrated teaching experience at the college level is preferred
Strong knowledge of current industry trends and technologies in sports broadcasting
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Ability to create a positive and engaging learning environment
Passion for sports and a commitment to providing students with an exceptional educational experience
Proficiency in video editing software and audio engineering tools

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with and understanding of the community college environment
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Capable of maintaining academic standards with empathy and honesty
Knowledge of and experience using effective pedagogical strategies

Additional Information:

Position Status: MCCC/MTA position

Semester: Academic Year Summer 2024-Spring 2024

Salary: $1,291 per credit, consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Worksite: Assignments may include all Massasoit sites.

Deadline to Apply: Open until Filled

Application Instructions:

A cover letter and resume are required, please apply online. Resumes will NOT be considered without an accompanying cover letter.

Please Note: Faxed, emailed, or mailed in resumes and/or materials will NOT be accepted. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback on application statuses. Please refrain from contacting the hiring manager and/or hiring department via phone, email, fax, mail, third person party or vendor and in person. Failure to comply, may result in application withdrawal.

Massasoit Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the Title IX and Compliance Officer, Amee Synnott, 508-588-9100, x1304, Brockton Campus, Administration Building, Room 219, asynnott@massasoit.mass.edu, or the Dean of Students & Deputy Title IX Coordinator, Jessica Correia, 508-588-9100, x1402, Brockton Campus, Student Center, Room 208A, jcorrei35@massasoit.mass.edu, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

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