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The Opportunity
The department of Marketing invites applications to teach two sections of COMM 2293: Communications in the Saint Mary's program in Zhuhai, China. The courses will run from September 10 through October 26.
What you'll do
Responsibilities
This course emphasizes professional writing skills and prepares students to communicate effectively. Students learn to write clear, concise memoranda, letters, reports, resumes, and other documents. The course focuses mainly on written communication skills and strategies.
Duties: Course preparation, teaching, student consultation, marking and grading, invigilation of final exam (if scheduled), submission of grades in accordance with University procedures and deadlines, involvement in student appeals.
Additional Duties: This is a coordinated course taught in accordance with AACSB standards. Applicants must be prepared to attend planning sessions to discuss the common standards of and goals for the course.
What you'll need
Qualifications
Master's degree, concentration in Communications, English, Rhetoric, Journalism or related fields.
The position requires experience teaching communications courses at the university level; relevant industry experience is an asset.
We're looking for
Core Skills
A little bit about us
Saint Mary’s University
Saint Mary's University is one of Canada's top primary undergraduate universities--known for its international collaborations, leadership in entrepreneurship, and research that benefits local and global communities. Our programs in Arts, Science, Graduate Studies and the Sobey School of Business are among Canada's best and feature professors who are committed to the success of their students. Saint Mary's provides our 7,000 students with a place that fosters possibility, excellent research opportunities, and distinguished graduate and professional programs combined with a caring community. Nestled in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Canada's east coast, Saint Mary's University is marked by iconic buildings, green spaces and fresh ocean air. The Saint Mary's University community is committed to a prosperous future for the world-a world without limits.
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Although candidates of all nationalities are encouraged to apply, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Saint Mary's University is committed to the principles of employment equity.
Applications are to be submitted online using the Career Beacon application system. Applicants should visit www.smu.ca/employment, select the position for which they are applying, and click on the 'Apply Online Now' button.