Adjunct - Communications

Leo Saint University Incorporated; Saint Leo (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Tuition for Employees and Dependents

Comprehensive Health Plans

Generous Paid Leave

403b Retirement Plan

Job summary

A private liberal arts university in Florida is seeking adjunct faculty for teaching within the Communications discipline. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Communications with 18 graduate credits in the field. The role requires teaching assigned courses, submitting grades in a timely manner, and supporting students' learning experiences. This position offers a chance to contribute to a community committed to student-centered education and may include additional benefits such as free tuition for family members.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution is required.
• Minimum of 18 graduate credits in Communications.
• Experience in teaching is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses as contracted.
• Submit final grades within three days after the end of the term.
• Meet all scheduled class meetings for the assigned period.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Communications

18 graduate semester credit-hours in Communications

Job description

## Job Description SummarySaint Leo University is currently seeking qualified candidates in the Saint Leo, Florida area to be cleared and added to our adjunct availability pool. Qualified applicants, transcripts, and materials will be reviewed and processed in preparation for assignment-based student enrollment needs for upcoming terms. Select adjuncts from the pool are contracted term-by-term based on course/section need and availability. Saint Leo University reserves the right to not schedule and/or cancel courses based on enrollment. Applications are processed upon the receipt of all official transcripts while the posting is active.## Job Description**Required Documents****In addition to your curriculum vitae, the following documents are required for consideration. Please be sure to check the email under which you applied for important instructions on completing remaining steps, including uploading documents in the second step of the application packet process as follows:*** ***Cover Letter**** ***Teaching Philosophy*** - (500 words or less), should highlight how your teaching philosophy and practices fit the Mission and Values of Saint Leo University.* ***Three (3) Letters of Recommendation*** – All letters of recommendation should be professional references and at least one (1) from a recent superior. If you do not have those documents at the time of application, please upload a text or word document stating, "Recommendations will be sent independently." Recommendation letters can be mailed to Academic Affairs at the address stated below**All official transcripts must be requested from the universities and/or colleagues attended and/or certified transcript evaluations/translations from World Education Services (WES) to be sent to the attention of Veronica Mantegna by email to [e-mail] or hardcopy to the following address:****ATTN: VERONICA MANTEGNA****ACADEMIC AFFAIRS – MC 2006****SAINT LEO UNIVERSITY****PO BOX 6665****SAINT LEO, FLORIDA 33574***Full-time faculty positions are pending final budget approval prior to start of the academic year***Instructors will be responsible for teaching within the Communications Discipline.**Adjuncts are required and agree to:* Teach assigned courses as contracted.* Provide all necessary information and teach materials as provided on the course syllabus.* Submit final grades within three (3) days after the end of the term.* Deliver in a professional manner course content for any assigned course(s) as specified by the master syllabus and/or as directed by the appropriate academic school dean, director, or chair.* Meet all scheduled class meetings for the assigned period.* Be available to students before and after class for individual consultation.* Cooperate in the dissemination of information to students.* Abide by and uphold University policies and core values.* Carry out instructor duties and responsibilities as provided on the website, handbook(s), and policies.**REPORTING:**Adjuncts are assigned to specific teaching locations and report to their location administrator as it pertains to daily operations as defined in the term-by-term contractual agreement, but ultimately have responsibility to their discipline specific department chair or director and/or school dean.**Required/Minimum Qualification(s):**A master’s degree and 18 graduate semester credit-hours in Communications from a regionally accredited institution.What it’s Like to Work Here: Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at Saint Leo University is “Community.” Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world. Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE!We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Saint Leo, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Available benefits based on employment status (Full Time vs Part Time).* FREE Tuition - Employee, Spouse, and Dependents\** Tuition Exchange Opportunity - Dependent of Employees\** Generous Paid Leave - Sick, Vacation, and Holidays* Comprehensive Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision)* Group Medical Plan includes Teledoc, Surgery Plus, Wellness Incentive Program and more!* 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account* 100% Employer-Paid Short Term Disability Insurance* 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program (healthcare and dependent options)* Employer-provided life insurance* Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans* Nationwide Pet Insurance* Flexible Spending Accounts* 403b Retirement Plan* Wellness Center\*Eligibility based on meeting required service period# Top WorkplaceEach year from 2012 to 2016, Saint Leo University was named one of Tampa Bay’s Top Workplaces by the *Tampa Bay Times*.# One of the Top-Ranked Universities in FloridaOne of the top-ranked universities in Florida, Saint Leo is a Catholic, liberal arts school serving learners of all faiths.### We are traditional, but we are cutting edgeEstablished in 1889 by the Order of Saint Benedict of Florida, the university seeks balanced growth in mind, body and spirit for all members of our community. Saint Leo has grown from a peaceful campus in the rolling hills of Central Florida to an institution of international consequence—ranked one of the best regional universities in the South by *U.S. News & World Report*Our Tampa-area campus remains committed as ever to student-centered liberal arts education, and is strengthened by the global reach of our regionally accredited online programs and Education Centers in seven states across the U.S., including on many military bases.### ### We are Catholic, but we are for everyoneOur determination to make higher education more accessible to all has made Saint Leo a world leader in redefining the 21st century university. Saint Leo now serves more than 16,000 students from 49 states and 86 countries—ranking us among the five largest Catholic higher education institutions in the United States. Saint Leo is also one of the nation's 10 leading providers of .While we are proudly , we teach students not because they are Catholic, but because we are Catholic. And our faith compels us to imagine and contribute to a more socially just society.# Non-Discrimination EEO StatementSaint Leo University has a strong commitment to principles of equal employment opportunity and equal access to education. Saint Leo University does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, ethic origin, genetic information, sex, gender, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law in its educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, employment, or other school administered programs.The policy is enforced by Saint Leo University and by applicable laws such as Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII and Title IX of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992.The Title IX Office**Office Location:** Benedictine Hall 3rd Floor**Email Address:** [e-mail]**Telephone Number:** [phone]**Mailing Address:** Saint Leo UniversityATTN: Title IX Office33701 C.R. 52, Saint Leo, FL 33574The Director of Accessibility Services and the Section 504 Coordinator, Michael Bailey, may be contacted at [e-mail].***Note: Questions regarding job application status can be sent to [e-mail].