Adjunct Faculty - Speech Communication

Rider-University; Lawrenceville (NJ); On-site; USD 3,600 - 4,800; Part time

Job summary

Rider University is seeking an adjunct instructor to teach COM 104 Speech Communication for the Fall 2026 semester. The course examines basic principles and strategies of public speaking and contributes to essential competencies in the College of Arts and Sciences.

The position requires college-level teaching experience and the specified degree qualifications, with classes conducted in-person on Mon/Wed/Fri mornings.

Qualifications

• M.A. or higher in Communication Studies or related field.
• Experience in teaching Speech Communication at the college level.
• Satisfactory background and/or DMV checks required.
• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Communication Studies or related field.

Responsibilities

• Teach COM 104 Speech Communication for Fall 2026.
• In-person class meets Mon/Wed/Fri 10:20–11:20 a.m.
• Salary is $4,215.98 for a 3-credit course; prorated if enrollment is under 9.
• Course aligns with the Essential Competencies element of the Arts and Sciences curriculum.

Skills

College-level teaching

Education

Ma in Communication Studies

PhD in Communication Studies

Job description

The Department of Communication, Journalism and Media at Rider University seeks an adjunct instructor of Speech Communication for the Fall 2026 semester beginning Wednesday, September 9, 2026.

COM 104 Speech Communication. This course examines basic communication principles and strategies of public speaking.Candidates should have experience teaching outlining, basic research techniques, general communication theory and platform skills.This course counts towards the fulfillment of the Essential Competencies element of the College of Arts and Sciences general education curriculum.

The class meets IN-PERSON on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 10:20-11:20 a.m.

Salary is $4,215.98 for a 3-credit course. Please note that a full course is considered to have 9 students enrolled in the course. If a section is not full, 8 or fewer enrollees, the salary is prorated based on the number of students enrolled in the course.

• M.A. or higher in Communication Studies or related field.

• Experience in teaching Speech Communication at the college level.

• Satisfactory background and/or DMV checks required.

Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Communication Studies or related field.