Adjunct Assistant - Communication Studies

University of North Texas - Denton; Texas; On-site; USD 3,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Texas invites applications for an Adjunct Assistant in Communication Studies at the Denton campus. The position supports teaching in the UNT-Communication Studies program, supervising recitations, and providing timely feedback to students.

Adjunct Assistants work under the supervision of a lead instructor; MA or MS required; teaching experience preferred; the appointment varies by assignment. Salary commensurate with experience; benefits per university policy.

Qualifications

• MA or MS in Communication Studies or closely related field.
• Previous teaching experience in Communication Studies preferred.
• Terminal degree in the discipline is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead recitations, assess student performance and provide timely feedback.
• Adjunct Assistants work under the supervision of another instructor and do not create course syllabi.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

MA or MS in Communication Studies or closely related field

Job description

Title: Adjunct Assistant - Communication Studies

Employee Classification: Adjunct Faculty Asst

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Lib Arts & Soc Sci

Department: UNT-Communication Studies-121300

Job Location: Denton

Salary: commensurate with experience and qualifications

FTE: Varies based on assignment

Retirement Eligibility: Eligibility based on semesterly assignment, for more information visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/

Department Summary

The Department of Communication Studies cultivates communication scholarship and practice from various perspectives to foster creative, self-reflexive, and engaged leaders in their personal, professional, and civic lives. We study human communication. Our students master communication skills, research communication theories, and prepare for a variety of different careers.

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

The specific courses involved may vary from semester to semester and openings to teach these courses develop on a periodic basis, depending on department teaching needs.

Adjunct Assistants are not expected to create course syllabi or assignments. Adjunct Assistants work under the leadership of another instructor, leading recitations, assessing student performance, and offering timely student feedback as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

MA or MS in Communication Studies or closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience in Communication Studies or closely related field.
• Terminal degree in discipline is preferred.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

None specified.

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Varies based on assignment.

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Benefits

Information regarding benefits is available on the university website.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -and takes actions to prevent - discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate.