The School of Arts and Humanities invites applications from qualified individuals for on-campus, face-to-face Adjunct Instructor of Communication Studies opportunities. Collegiality, professionalism, and a strong commitment to teaching excellence and the university mission are required.
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities
- Teach assigned course(s) such as Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, and Argumentation and Debate as specified in the course schedule and contract.
- Guide students to succeed through personal instruction and intellectual inquiry.
- Prepare and distribute to students a complete and comprehensive syllabus as per institutional guidelines for every course taught.
- Undertake and monitor initiatives to improve student learning.
- Respond to student work, communications, and requests in a timely manner.
- Maintain a positive, productive, and respectful classroom environment.
- Communicate, collaborate, and coordinate work with colleagues in a timely manner.
- Complete assigned or accepted responsibilities, including routine administrative tasks, with accuracy and attention to detail by established deadlines.
- Comply with all institutional policies, requirements, and procedures.
- Representative, but not all inclusive, of the essential job functions/responsibilities required for this position.
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in Communication Studies from an accredited institution required.
- Terminal degree in Communication Studies or a related field from an accredited institution preferred.
- Previous teaching experience in a college or university setting is preferred.
- In evaluating candidates for this position, a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position may be considered.
Physical Demands
- Stamina to teach classes as required.
- Ability to stand or sit for extended time periods.
- Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to engage in effective interactions with students, employees, alumni, and other stakeholders, including individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
- Ability to think critically and solve problems independently.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
- Ability to work effectively and independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to provide an unwavering example of professionalism.
- Working knowledge of Google Workspace preferred.
- Working knowledge of Canvas or an equivalent learning management system required.
- Representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position.
Work Environment
General classroom and office settings (on-campus Instructors)
Additional Information
As a pre-condition of employment, the applicant must be authorized to work in the United States. Employment at MVU is contingent upon satisfactory completion of background check. Compensation varies by course based on student enrollment and program type.
Application Instructions
Please send cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three professional references to Kelley McKay Fuemmeler at
mckayk@moval.edu.
References will not be contacted without prior knowledge and approval of candidates.