Adjunct Faculty - Media Literacy & Ethics

Job Details: Job Location: Lasell University

• Newton, MA, Position Type: Adjunct, Education Level: Master's Degree, Salary Range: $3000.00 - $3250.00Commission, Job Category: Faculty, The Communication Program seeks an adjunct instructor to teach COM331 – Media Literacy & Ethics on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 p.m. in Fall 2026 (classes from September 2 – December 14, 2026).

Responsibilities

• Provide face to face instruction for all sessions utilizing the university philosophy of "connected learning"
• Provide a syllabus and course outline to students that clearly communicates course content and requirements
• Maintain 1 office hour each week on campus
• Incorporate Canvas (online learning management system) into the course
• Keep accurate and timely records of student progress (grades) and complete mid-semester and final grade reports (on Canvas) COM331
• Media Literacy & Ethics Mass media have become the primary and predominant storytellers of our time, and their messages can influence the way we see ourselves and the world around us. However, because messages are shaped by the corporate interests that control media organizations, their impact may not always be in the best interests of the public. It is the responsibility of audiences, therefore, to understand and to think critically about mass media messages. This course provides students with a framework to explore such media content critically. Students study the role mass media plays in communicating cultural values and its impact on society, by emphasizing how media companies shape public discourse. The course uses two avenues of inquiry; one exploring the philosophical basis of media ethics and another outlining case histories from the media. Current trends in the news and popular culture’s view of the ethical lapses in mass media, journalism, advertising, and public relations, are also explored. Special emphasis is placed on the diverse theoretical approaches through which ethical questions of media literacy can be explored. Prerequisite: COM101 and Junior standing.

Qualifications

Qualifications: A master's degree or higher in Communication or a related field. Professional experience in a communication field and prior college-level teaching experience preferred. Interested candidates should upload a cover letter, resume, and the information of three (3) references using the forms on our website.

Review of candidates' submitted materials begin immediately; applications are accepted until the position is filled. Lasell University is committed to equal opportunity in every aspect of hiring and employment. Lasell proactively reviews its policies and practices to assure that decisions with respect to every dimension of employment are made without regard to age, color of skin, disability, gender expression and identity, genetic predisposition, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran's status, status as a victim of domestic violence, and all other protected groups and classes under Federal and State Laws and executive orders.