Adjunct/Part-Time Instructor - Communications (2026-2027 Annual Pool)

College of Central Florida; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

College of Central Florida seeks qualified faculty to teach in the designated discipline and foster a supportive learning environment. The role emphasizes teaching excellence, student engagement, and service to the college and community.

Candidates should demonstrate strong communication, collaboration, and adaptability, with commitment to inclusive practices and ongoing professional development. Open pool for future openings in Florida campuses.

Qualifications

• Education from a regionally accredited institution is required.
• Two years of teaching experience preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the relevant discipline and support student learning.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Contribute to college service and public service objectives.
• Support diversity and inclusion in instruction.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Writing skills

Education

Master's degree in Speech, Oratory, or Communications

18 graduate semester hours in speech, oratory, communications, or speech-related theatre courses

Job description

PREREQUISITES FOR POSITION (Qualification Standards):

To develop a healthy and caring environment that offers a variety of options and opportunities for active participation of students in the learning process. Major responsibilities of faculty include five areas: teaching, professional development, college service, service to students and public service, as defined in the "Role and Responsibilities of Faculty," which is published in the Faculty Handbook.

At the College of Central Florida, our vision is to be "Your first choice for quality higher education." We aim to accomplish this by providing a caring and exceptional learning environment that fosters the success of our students and community. Candidates considering becoming part of the CF family must be able to embrace and model this philosophy in their day-to-day responsibilities and demonstrate our standards: professional, responsive, informative, dependable and engaged.

This is an open continuous applicant pool and positions are filled on an as-needed basis.

(Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.)

Education or training:

Master's degree with a major in Speech, Oratory, or Communications OR a Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in speech, oratory, communications, or speech-related theatre courses.

* Education must be received from a regionally accredited institution.

Years of experience in field:

Two years of teaching experience is preferred.

Commitment to the college objective of providing instruction for a diverse student population. Excellent interpersonal, oral communication and writing skills. Knowledge of learning and assessment theories and methods and the relationship to the pedagogy of teaching. Possess a high level of technical skills and subject matter knowledge as it relates to a specific discipline. Evidence of initiative, resourcefulness and adaptability.