Adjunct Faculty, Communication

SVSU Saginaw Valley State University; United States; On-site; USD 41,328 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

SVSU Saginaw Valley State University is seeking part-time Adjunct Faculty for the Department of Communication for the fall 2026 and winter 2027 semesters. Instructors will teach General Education courses in human communication, including Fundamentals of Communication and Public Speaking. The role requires in-person, on-campus teaching and is designed to cater to a diverse undergraduate student population.

Applicants must hold a Master's degree in Human Communication or a related field, with experience interacting positively within the campus community.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Communication or closely-related field with at least fifteen graduate hours in human communication.
• Experience and ability to positively interact with all members of the campus community.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Teach in-person General Education courses in human communication.
• Teach a broad spectrum of undergraduate students in courses like Public Speaking.

Job description

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty, Communication | Full or Part Time: Part time | Hours: 20 | Exempt: Yes | Supervisory Org: Communication (JM-AJ)

Job Summary

The Department of Communication at SVSU seeks part-time instructors for the fall semester 2026 and winter semester 2027 to teach General Education courses in human communication, including Fundamentals of Communication, Public Speaking, and Introduction to Argument. The expectation is for in-person, on-campus teaching and the ability to teach a broad spectrum of undergraduate students.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Communication or a closely-related field with at least fifteen graduate hours in human communication
• Experience and ability to positively interact with all members of the campus community
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations

Preferred Qualifications

• College-level teaching experience

Working Environment & Employment Conditions

Duties are generally performed inside and not exposed to adverse conditions. All work associated with this role must be performed within the state of Michigan. The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job, and is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his or her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.